Breakthrough Schools announced a $10 million commitment from Dee and Jimmy Haslam through the Haslam 3 Foundation today, the largest contribution in the public charter school network’s history. The lead gift in Breakthrough Schools’ $20 million growth fund serves a challenge to other area philanthropists to help provide over 7,000 Cleveland children with a high-quality college prep education. The Haslam 3 Foundation gift is in addition to the $1 million contribution they made earlier this year to Breakthrough Schools.
"The Haslams’ contribution is a powerful first step in our ability to open nine more high-performing schools,” said John Zitzner, President of Friends of Breakthrough Schools, the network's fundraising and advocacy organization.