From public IRS filings
The Breakthrough Institute
BERKELEY, CA · Environment
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Mission
The Breakthrough Institute is a research center that identifies and promotes technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$7.5M
Total expenses
$5.5M
Total assets
$6.5M
Program expense ratio
83%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds The Breakthrough Institute
$19.6M in foundation grants on record from 30 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $9.3M | 4 |
| Breakthrough Energy Foundation | $3M | 3 |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust | $2.1M | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.9M | 4 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | $1.2M | 4 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $449K | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $320K | 4 |
| Ptsrk Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| Rodel Foundation | $200K | 2 |
Leadership
Ronald Nordhaus — Sec/Treasury (Principal officer)
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