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EIN 85-3677542

Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Kirkland
State
Washington
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
Description
Breakthrough Energy funds development and demonstration of new emissions-reduction tech, supporting early adoption and advocating for innovation policies.
Total revenues
$8,212,804
2023
2020202120222023$0$0.2b$0.4b
Total expenses
$53,134,255
2023
2020202120222023$0$40m
Total assets
$408,064,858
2023
2020202120222023$0$0.2b$0.4b
Num. employees
0
2023
202020212022202300.51

Program areas at Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

The Foundation supports high-potential demonstration projects and early adoption of transformational emissions reduction technologies by providing funding for first-of-a-kind climate projects at critical phases in their development. To date, the Foundation focuses on funding the development and demonstration of four specific areas: -sustainable aviation fuel -clean hydrogen -direct air capture -long duration Energy storage -manufacturing

Who funds Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustSupport To Accelerate the Deployment of Clean Technologies$30,000,000
The Blackrock Charitable FoundationLow-Carbon Transition$20,000,000

Personnel at Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Cindy LeeperSecretary and Treasurer$0
Kate MikesellChief Communications Officer
Aliya HaqVice President, U.s Policy
Ann MettlerVice President, Europe
Ashley GroshVice President
...and 53 more key personnel

Financials for Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,272,558
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$6,937,818
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,428
Total revenues$8,212,804

Form 990s for Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-12-23990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF

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Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000,000 from The Blackrock Charitable Foundation
December 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 563
Kirkland, WA 98083
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
breakthroughenergy.org/ 
Phone
(425) 497-4300
IRS details
EIN
85-3677542
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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