Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 462026488 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences has awarded $37.5M across 24 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Jeffrey Friedman. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences funds
Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Friedman 2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3.0M | 2020 |
| Virginia Man-yee Lee 2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3.0M | 2020 |
| David Julius 2020 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | Washington, DC | $3.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
From Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences'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 in Life Sciences
- Does Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences accept grant applications?
- Yes — Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences fund?
- Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences's grants focus on scientific research. Example recipients include Jeffrey Friedman, Virginia Man-yee Lee, David Julius. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences give in grants?
- Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $9.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $37.5M over 24 grants.
- Where is Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences located?
- Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 462026488.
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