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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3672460

BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · KIRKLAND, WA 98083

Financials

$115.2M$107.7M2023$32.5M$109.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$32,501,173$109,280,588-$76,779,415$75,179,533$7,192,770$67,986,763
December 31, 2023990$115,229,753$107,742,439$7,487,314$149,387,605$4,426,555$144,961,050
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,180,250
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,246,808
Net gain from sales of assets
$236,775
Other revenue
$74,115

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$101,832,574
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$171,878
Accounting fees
$65,367
Travel
$1,022,490
Program services (functional)
$109,006,623
Management and general (functional)
$273,965

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$149,387,605
Total assets, end of year
$75,179,533
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,192,770
Net assets, end of year
$67,986,763
Net assets without donor restrictions
$61,786,763
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,200,000
Gross receipts
$86,279,100
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RODI GUIDEROMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GREG NELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY LEEPERSECRETARY & TREASURER
Officer
6$0
MICHAEL BOOTSEVP
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RODI GUIDEROMANAGING DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GREG NELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CINDY LEEPERSECRETARY & TREASURER
Officer
6$0
MICHAEL BOOTSEVP
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 563, KIRKLAND, WA 98083-0563
In care of
% ANGIE FIDLER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Rodi Guidero, PO BOX 563, KIRKLAND, WA 98083
Signed the 990
Cindy Leeper, Secretary/Treasurer
Phone
(425) 497-4300
Return prepared by
ERNST & YOUNG US LLP

Mission

Working with our world-class network of innovators, business and industry leaders, and policy experts, we accelerate the innovation of climate technologies at every stage - from discovery to development to deployment.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The world's economic and energy policies are built around technologies that emit greenhouse gases. That must change. We develop and advocate for smart policies that public and private sector leaders can implement to support clean energy solutions.
    Expenses $64,278,391 · grants $59,117,567
  • Many of the solutions we need to build a clean energy future are either in their infancy or do not yet exist. So, the first step in out-innovating climate change is to support solutions where they start: discovery. Our global Breakthrough Energy Fellows Program offers early-stage innovators support to bridge the gap from lab to market.
    Expenses $44,728,232 · grants $42,715,007

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3672460
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$75,179,533
Income (IRS master file)
$86,279,100

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$32,501,173$109,280,588$75,179,533IRS
990December 2023$115,229,753$107,742,439$149,387,605XML
990December 2022$5,356,937$124,246,345$151,460,317IRS
990December 2021$53,009,802$63,309,136$272,263,093IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-3672460).

Questions about BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION is 85-3672460.
Is BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Rodi Guidero.
Who are the officers and directors of BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $32,501,173, expenses of $109,280,588 and total assets of $75,179,533 at year end.

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