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Breakthrough Prize Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is James A Hutchinson Esq. It holds total assets of $19.7M. Annual income is reported at $60.8M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2012 to $20.8M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Celebrating individual achievement and honoring scientists as heroes of society, inspiring the next generation of scientists, and championing science for the benefit of all as a global, apolitical organization. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Global. According to available records, Breakthrough Prize Foundation has made 376 grants totaling $110M, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has grown from $9M in 2020 to $69.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $758 to $20M, with an average award of $293K. The foundation has supported 354 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, California, Virginia, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$225K
Average Grant
$832K
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Award recognizing fundamental achievements in physics.
Award recognizing achievements in the life sciences.
Award recognizing achievements in mathematics.
Celebrating individual achievement and honoring scientists as heroes of society, inspiring the next generation of scientists, and championing science for the benefit of all as a global, apolitical organization. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 376 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CA, VA.
Breakthrough Prize Foundation has distributed a total of $110M across 376 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $293K. Individual grants have ranged from $758 to $20M.
The application deadline is April. No breakthrough prize granted by the foundation shall have any age restrictions. Age restrictions do apply to jr challenge awards. Any breakthrough prize of the foundation may be received more than once. Members of the selection committee are eligible to be nominated to receive the breakthrough prize and the conflict of interest policy will govern the procedures for such nominees. Any prize of the foundation can be shared by a number of people, including collaborations. Additional information about the rules of any program can be found on the foundation website.
Breakthrough Prize Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Peter Worden | CHAIRMAN, DIVISION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $367K | $5K | $372K |
| Margot Mcginness | DIVISION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $130K | $0 | $130K |
| Karl Johansson | DIRECTOR | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Yuri Milner | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Breck Hancock | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James A Hutchinson | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$91.4M
Total Assets
$20.8M
Fair Market Value
$20.8M
Net Worth
$15.1M
Grants Paid
$72.1M
Contributions
$98.7M
Net Investment Income
$7K
Distribution Amount
$466K
Total Grants
376
Total Giving
$110M
Average Grant
$293K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
354
Most Common Grant
$9K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milky Way Research FoundationLIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH | Washington, DC | $4.4M | 2023 |
| Charles Bennett2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| AirbnborgTECH FOR REFUGEES | San Francisco, CA | $20M | 2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation AmericaTECH FOR REFUGEES | Alexandria, VA | $8M | 2023 |
| Daniel Spielman2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS | Washington, DC | $3M | 2023 |
| National Academy Of SciencesTO SUPPORT UKRAINE REFUGEES AND UKRAINIAN SCIENTISTS AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE | Washington, DC | $3M | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeTECH FOR REFUGEES | Albert Lea, MN | $1.9M | 2023 |
| All European AcademiesTO SUPPORT UKRAINE REFUGEES AND UKRAINIAN SCIENTISTS AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE | Berlin | $1.4M | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsTECH FOR REFUGEES | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| David Deutsch2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| Gilles Brassard2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| Peter Shor2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| Australian Academy Of SciencePROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SHORT-TERM RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN UKRAINIAN SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCH FACILITIES IN AUSTRALIA AND EFFORTS TO PROVIDE UKRAINIAN SCIENTISTS ACCESS TO AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH FACILITIES FOR SAMPLE ANALYSIS. | Acton | $500K | 2023 |
| Social Impact FundSUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN STEAM EDUCATION (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS) TO STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Amber Kwok2021 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - STUDENT AWARD | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Ronen Eldan2023 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Anna Grassellino2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Ana Caraiani2023 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| James Maynard2023 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| David Simmons-Duffin2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Ecole Mctavish Public High School2018 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - SCHOOL AWARD | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Le Bocage International School2020 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - SCHOOL AWARD | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| National Public School Koramangala2021 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - SCHOOL AWARD | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Jinyoung Park2023 MARYAM MIRZAKANI NEW FRONTIERS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Sebastian Hurtado Salazar2022 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Dianne Dunn2022 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - TEACHER AWARD | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Vera Traub2023 MARYAM MIRZAKANI NEW FRONTIERS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Maggie Miller2023 MARYAM MIRZAKHANI NEW FRONTIERS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Seti InstituteSUPPORT OF BIG PICTURE SCIENCE, A WEEKLY RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST PRODUCED BY RECIPIENT | Mountain View, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| NeedsmapTECH FOR REFUGEES | Istanbul | $25K | 2023 |
| Hannes Pichler2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Kang-Kuen Ni2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Jeff Thompson2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Manuel Endres2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Hannes Bernien2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Adam Kaufman2023 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE | Washington, DC | $17K | 2023 |
| Consulate General Of Israel San FranciscoTECH FOR REFUGEES | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Takuro Mochizuki2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS | Washington, DC | $3M | 2022 |
| American Red CrossTO SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS TO HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE | Boone, IA | $3M | 2022 |