The Breakthrough Institute
Berkeley, CA ·EIN 81-4526660 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The Breakthrough Institute?
The Breakthrough Institute is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($6.7M), Bernard and Anne Spitzer ($3.9M), Breakthrough Energy Foundation ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to The Breakthrough Institute between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $6,721,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer | $3,900,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Breakthrough Energy Foundation | $3,023,604 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| The Rodel Foundation | $625,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ptsrk Foundation | $500,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $160,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $115,472 | 1 | 2024 |
| Third Way | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Humane America Animal Foundation | $62,970 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Mclane Family Charitable Foundation | $48,826 | 1 | 2024 |
| Humanity United | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Muller Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Electra Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Serve to Lead Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Analog Devices Foundation | $309 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has The Breakthrough Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,400,000 |
| 2024 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | GENERAL PURPOSE | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, PUBLICATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF A REPORT ON NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT LAWSUITS. | $115,472 |
| 2024 | The Rodel Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Ptsrk Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $80,000 |
| 2024 | The Mclane Family Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION FOR GLOBAL RESEARCH-IDENTIFIES TECH SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRON CHALLENGES | $48,826 |
| 2024 | Humanity United | Human Rights | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,821,000 |
| 2023 | Breakthrough Energy Foundation | POLICY DEVELOPMENT | $1,261,802 |
| 2023 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | FOOD & FARMING PROGRAM | $700,000 |
| 2023 | The Rodel Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Ptsrk Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE | $100,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Muller Family Foundation | FUNDS ARE DONATED WITHOUT RESTRICTION ON USAGE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Serve to Lead Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2023 | Analog Devices Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $309 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $2,450,000 |
| 2022 | Breakthrough Energy Foundation | FED AGRICULTURE & NUCLEAR POLICY | $1,261,802 |
| 2022 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | FOOD & FARMING PROGRAMGENERAL PURPOSE | $900,000 |
| 2022 | Breakthrough Energy Foundation | ASSESSING & ADVANCING CLIMATE-SMART AG R&D | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Ptsrk Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Humane America Animal Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,970 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | FOOD & FARMING PROGRAM - $400,000GENERAL PURPOSE - $500,000 | $900,000 |
| 2021 | The Rodel Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Ptsrk Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE | $100,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Breakthrough Institute?
The Breakthrough Institute is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($6.7M), Bernard and Anne Spitzer ($3.9M), Breakthrough Energy Foundation ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to The Breakthrough Institute between 2020–2024.
Who is The Breakthrough Institute's largest funder?
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is the largest recorded funder of The Breakthrough Institute, with $6.7M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Breakthrough Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to The Breakthrough Institute across 40 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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