Breakthrough Prize Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 460677985 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Breakthrough Prize Foundation has awarded $151.7M across 414 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Airbnborg. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Breakthrough Prize Foundation funds
Breakthrough Prize Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbnborg TECH FOR REFUGEES | San Francisco, CA | $20.0M | 2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America TECH FOR REFUGEES | Alexandria, VA | $8.0M | 2023 |
| Milky Way Research Foundation LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH | Washington, DC | $6.6M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Breakthrough Prize Foundation
From Breakthrough Prize Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at breakthroughprize.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Breakthrough Prize Foundation
- Does Breakthrough Prize Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Breakthrough Prize Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Breakthrough Prize Foundation fund?
- Breakthrough Prize Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Airbnborg, Charities Aid Foundation America, Milky Way Research Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Breakthrough Prize Foundation give in grants?
- Breakthrough Prize Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $12.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $151.7M over 414 grants.
- Where is Breakthrough Prize Foundation located?
- Breakthrough Prize Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460677985.
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