Breakthrough Energy Foundation
Kirkland, WA ·EIN 85-3672460 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Breakthrough Energy Foundation?
Breakthrough Energy Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by NEO Philanthropy Inc ($23.6M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($10.1M), Sergey Brin Family Foundation ($1.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $36.8M in grants to Breakthrough Energy Foundation between 2021–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEO Philanthropy Inc | $23,580,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $10,100,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Sergey Brin Family Foundation | $1,600,101 | 2 | 2023 |
| Trust for Energy Innovation | $1,200,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The International Council on Clean | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Windward Fund | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has Breakthrough Energy Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NEO Philanthropy Inc | Program Grant | $23,580,000 |
| 2024 | The International Council on Clean | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Sergey Brin Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING TO DECARBONIZE STEEL AND IRON ORE FACILITIES | $1,200,101 |
| 2023 | Trust for Energy Innovation | GENERAL EDUCATIONAL & ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES | $1,200,000 |
| 2023 | Sergey Brin Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING TO DECARBONIZE STEEL AND IRON ORE FACILITIES | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Windward Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $10,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Breakthrough Energy Foundation?
Breakthrough Energy Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by NEO Philanthropy Inc ($23.6M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($10.1M), Sergey Brin Family Foundation ($1.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $36.8M in grants to Breakthrough Energy Foundation between 2021–2024.
Who is Breakthrough Energy Foundation's largest funder?
NEO Philanthropy Inc is the largest recorded funder of Breakthrough Energy Foundation, with $23.6M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Breakthrough Energy Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $36.8M in grants to Breakthrough Energy Foundation across 8 grants from 6 funders between 2021–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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