Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation (EIN 853677542) - 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 Catalyst Foundation, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $8.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 98% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $53.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 547% operating deficit.

Mission

Breakthrough Energy is accelerating transformation by supporting cutting-edge research and development,investing in companies that turn green ideas into clean products, and (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

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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 $1,272,558

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,937,818

Other Revenue $2,428

TOTAL REVENUE $8,212,804

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $52,972,463

Other Expenses $3,134,255

TOTAL EXPENSES $53,134,255

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$8,212,804	$358,545,515	-1.0%
Expenses	$53,134,255	$3,160,591	+15.8%
Net Income	$-44,921,451	$355,384,924	-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	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	SECRETARY, TREASURER & COO	8.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	VICE PRESIDENT	20.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	EVP	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	2.0	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	$8,212,804	$53,134,255	$408,064,858	$-44,921,451
2022	$358,545,515	$3,160,591	$452,252,817	$355,384,924
2021	$65,047,000	$606,437	$65,047,000	$64,440,563
2021	$34,510,785	$2,737,906	$96,543,339	$31,772,879

Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation