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Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is James A Hutchinson Esq. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $12.7M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2013 to $3.4M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $49.5M, with a median grant of $1.5M. Annual giving has decreased from $12M in 2020 to $7.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $18M distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1M to $3M, with an average award of $1.9M. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1M
Median Grant
$1.3M
Average Grant
$1.5M
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC.
Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences Foundation has distributed a total of $49.5M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $1.5M, with an average of $1.9M. Individual grants have ranged from $1M to $3M.
Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (462026488) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Peter Worden | FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN | $44K | $659 | $45K |
| Karl Johansson | DIRECTOR | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| James A Hutchinson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Zuckerberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Breck Hancock | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Huda Zoghbi | DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne Wojcicki | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Yuri B Milner | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$13.8M
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$9M
Contributions
$14.8M
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$210K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$49.5M
Average Grant
$1.9M
Median Grant
$1.5M
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1.5M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demis Hassabis2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2023 |
| John Jumper2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Emmanuel Mignot2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Anthony Hyman2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Clifford Brangwynne2023 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Jeffery W Kelly2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2022 |
| Drew Weissman2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Katalin Kariko2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Pascal Mayer2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| David Klenerman2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| Shankar Balasubramanian2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| Catherine Dulac2021 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2021 |
| Yuk Ming Dennis Lo2021 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2021 |
| David Baker2021 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2021 |
| Richard Youle2021 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2021 |
| Jeffrey Friedman2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2020 |
| David Julius2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2020 |
| Virginia Man-Yee Lee2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3M | 2020 |
| Franz Ulrich Hartl2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2020 |
| Arthur Horwich2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2020 |