Breakthrough Energy Foundation (EIN 853672460) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Phone

4254974300

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Breakthrough Energy Foundation, founded in 2020, is a major nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $115.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 2051% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $107.7M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Breakthrough Energy is accelerating transformation by supporting cutting-edge research and development, investing in companies that turn green ideas into clean products, and advocating for policies that speed innovation from lab to market. Through investment vehicles, philanthropic programs, policy and advocacy efforts, and other initiatives, Breakthrough Energy works with a global network of partners to accelerate the technologies we need to build a carbon-free economy.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $110,900,255

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,201,447

Other Revenue $128,051

TOTAL REVENUE $115,229,753

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $96,480,930

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $82,583

Program Expenses $107,251,412

Other Expenses $11,261,509

TOTAL EXPENSES $107,742,439

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$115,229,753	$5,356,937	+20.5%
Expenses	$107,742,439	$124,246,345	-0.1%
Net Income	$7,487,314	$-118,889,408	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	MANAGING DIRECTOR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	SECRETARY & TREASURER	6.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	EVP	4.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$115,229,753	$107,742,439	$149,387,605	$7,487,314
2022	$5,356,937	$124,246,345	$151,460,317	$-118,889,408
2021	$265,222,424	$798,762	$265,129,750	$264,423,662
2021	$53,009,802	$63,309,136	$272,263,093	$-10,299,334

Breakthrough Energy Foundation