Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation funds the critical development and demonstration phases of new emissions-reduction technologies to help transform research-stage innovation into real-world impact, producing significant and measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation at a glance
In short: Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation reported $37.8M in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $37,803,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $380,609,008
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $12,378,697
- +50.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $10,696,835
- +54.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $40,879,386
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37.8M (2024) to $50.0M (2023). In 2024 it reported $37.8M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
*2021: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lanzajet Freedom Pines Fuels LLC Deerfield, IL | Sustainable Aviation Fuel | $50,000,000 |
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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 | $380,609,008 | $12,378,697 | $40,879,386 | $37,803,500 | Total only | $10,696,835 |
| 2023 | $408,064,858 | $8,212,804 | $53,134,255 | $50,000,000 | 1 | $6,937,818 |
| 2022 | $452,252,817 | $358,545,515 | $3,160,591 | — | — | $2,349,730 |
| 2021* | $96,543,339 | $99,557,785 | $3,344,343 | — | — | $-546,528 |
*2021: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kirkland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $380.6M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $37.8M in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $10.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation is led by Rodi Guidero, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rodi Guidero
Executive Director
Managing Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Nelson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Sargent
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Hossfeld
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Leeper
Secretary, Treasurer & COO
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & COO, 2023
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Fernandez
Vice President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Boots (2021–2023) — Executive Vice President
- 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 Catalyst Foundation
How much does Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation give each year?
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation reported $37.8M in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $50.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation?
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation reported $380.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.4M.
What is Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation?
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kirkland, WA. It holds $380.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation operate?
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation's EIN?
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3677542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 23, 2022)
- 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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