Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation deploys large, catalytic capital to accelerate commercialization of climate technologies — in this case making a single, substantial investment to scale sustainable aviation fuel production. Their funding priorities appear focused on high-impact, climate-focused industrial decarbonization projects that can attract follow-on private investment and demonstrate commercial viability. The foundation targets technology commercialization rather than general program support or small grants.
$50M
$380.6M
$12.4M
$40.9M
Most grants fall between $50M and $50M, with a median of $50M.
25th Percentile
$50M
Median
$50M
75th Percentile
$50M
About 0% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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Highly concentrated, single large strategic grant aimed at catalytic impact — prefers big, one-off investments to de-risk and scale a specific climate technology rather than dispersed or repeated small grants.
Notable grantees: LanzaJet / Freedom Pines Fuels (sustainable aviation fuel commercialization)
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANZAJET FREEDOM PINES FUELS LLC | DEERFIELD, IL | $50,000,000 | 2024 | SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL |
LANZAJET FREEDOM PINES FUELS LLC
$50,000,000SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL