Breakthrough Energy Action Inc
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc is a public charity based in Kirkland, Washington. Its 2024 filing describes an organization that develops and advocates for policies supporting clean energy solutions, and reports grantmaking to organizations advocating for policies intended to reduce greenhouse gases.
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc at a glance
In short: Breakthrough Energy Action Inc gave $29.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $893K), mostly in District of Columbia. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,479,864
- +63.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $893,329
- +44.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $24,490,334
- -52.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (10 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Breakthrough Energy Action Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 563, Kirkland, WA 98083
Phone: (425) 497-4300
Website: https://breakthroughenergy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Breakthrough Energy Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was League of Conservation Voters Inc ($10.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $25.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 32 grants of 120 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states: 75% went to recipients in Washington, DC; 8% to New York; 7% to North Carolina; 4% to Massachusetts; and 2% to Minnesota. These figures describe recipient locations, not necessarily where grant-funded work took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Breakthrough Energy Action Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 29 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $365K; repeat grants $1.4M. How we count
Medians: $175K first-time, $311K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18.0M (2023) to $33.8M (2021, 15 months). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $29.5M.
*2021: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | Policy Implementation | $10,500,000 |
| Climate Power Washington, DC | Policy Development | $4,000,000 |
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | Policy Implementation | $3,000,000 |
| Climate Jobs National Resource Center Inc New York, NY | Policy Development | $2,000,000 |
| Clearpath Action for Conservative Clean Energy Inc Charlotte, NC | Policy Development | $1,919,480 |
| Catf Action Inc Boston, MA | Policy Implementation | $1,305,000 |
| Rainey Center Freedom Project Washington, DC | Policy Implementation | $600,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Action Inc Washington, DC | Policy Development | $517,884 |
| Counterspark Inc Washington, DC | Policy Development | $400,000 |
| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions Inc Washington, DC | Policy Implementation | $370,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,490,334 | $4,748,389 | $32,195,829 | $29,479,864 | 33 | $573,591 |
| 2023 | $51,744,346 | $1,350,335 | $19,119,779 | $17,990,191 | 29 | $1,173,262 |
| 2022 | $72,047,302 | $50,058,712 | $38,260,125 | $32,276,226 | 32 | $362,951 |
| 2021* | $60,032,686 | $101,737,655 | $44,267,577 | $33,822,591 | 26 | $1,452,896 |
*2021: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to develop and advocate for smart policies that public- and private-sector leaders can implement to support clean energy solutions. Its filing describes grants to organizations that advocate for policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gases and promoting candidates it characterizes as environmental champions.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The League of Conservation Voters says it works to advance environmental priorities, advocate for environmental laws and policies, hold elected officials accountable, and elect pro-environmental candidates. ClearPath Action says it advocates for clean energy innovation, permitting and regulatory reform, manufacturing competitiveness, and unlocking American resources. Climate Jobs National Resource says it educates workers and the public about clean-energy policies, union jobs, and more equitable communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not Breakthrough Energy Action’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Breakthrough Energy Action reported 33 grants totaling $29,479,864. Grants ranged from $75,000 to $10,500,000, with a median of $250,000.
The largest reported grants included $10,500,000 to the League of Conservation Voters for policy implementation; $4,000,000 to Climate Power for policy development; $3,000,000 to Future Forward USA Action for policy implementation; $2,000,000 to Climate Jobs National Resource Center for policy development; and $1,919,480 to ClearPath Action for Conservative Clean Energy for policy development. Other recipients included CATF Action ($1,305,000), the Rainey Center Freedom Project ($600,000), and Bipartisan Policy Center Action ($517,884).
The filing says grant selection may vary. The organization maintains grant proposals and other evaluation information, grant agreements, grantee reports on use of funds and project status, and follow-up information for grants considered at risk. It says it makes a grant only after a written determination that the recipient is suitable and the grant will further its charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rodi Guidero as managing director, Greg Nelson as director, Cindy Leeper as secretary and treasurer, and Michael Boots as EVP.
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc is led by Rodi Guidero, Managing Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rodi Guidero
Managing Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Nelson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Leeper
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Boots
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jonah Goldman (2021–2022) — Managing Director -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Breakthrough Energy Action Inc
How much does Breakthrough Energy Action Inc give each year?
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc gave $29.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18.0M across 29 grants.
What is Breakthrough Energy Action Inc's typical grant size?
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $893,329, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Breakthrough Energy Action Inc that year got $365K on average.
Where does Breakthrough Energy Action Inc give grants?
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (19 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Breakthrough Energy Action Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Breakthrough Energy Action Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Policy Development" (20 grants) and "Policy Implementation" (13 grants).
Who are Breakthrough Energy Action Inc's largest grantees?
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc's largest 2024 grantees include League of Conservation Voters Inc ($10,750,000 across 2 grants), Climate Power ($4,250,000 across 2 grants) and Future Forward USA Action ($3,250,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Breakthrough Energy Action Inc?
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Breakthrough Energy Action Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to develop and advocate for smart policies that public- and private-sector leaders can implement to support clean energy solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Breakthrough Energy Action Inc?
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check breakthroughenergy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Breakthrough Energy Action Inc's EIN?
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3694865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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