Breakthrough Prize Foundation

Breakthrough Prize Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California with $13.4M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$13.4Mtotal assets
2015IRS ruling year
Educationfocus area

Grants Breakthrough Prize Foundation has awarded

15 grantees · $62.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Airbnborg $20M
  • Milky Way Research Foundation $20M
  • Charities Aid Foundation America $14M
  • National Academy Of Sciences $3M
  • International Rescue Committee $1.9M
  • All European Academies $1.4M
  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors $1M
  • Australian Academy Of Science $500K
  • Social Impact Fund $250K
  • National Public School Koramangala $100K
  • Ecole Mctavish Public High School $100K
  • Le Bocage International School $100K
  • Seti Institute $50K
  • Needsmap $25K
  • Consulate General Of Israel San Francisco $8K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$9M
  • FY2020$12.9M
  • FY2021$31.6M
  • FY2022$69.4M

About Breakthrough Prize Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusEducation
  • HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
  • EIN460677985
  • IRS ruling2015

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Education area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Breakthrough Prize Foundation?

Breakthrough Prize Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California with $13.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Breakthrough Prize Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Education (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Breakthrough Prize Foundation?

Breakthrough Prize Foundation's EIN is 460677985. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Breakthrough Prize Foundation?

Private foundations like Breakthrough Prize Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Education) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Breakthrough Prize Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.