Breakthrough Energy Action Inc (EIN 853694865) - 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 Action Inc, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 97% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $19.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1316% 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 advocating for policies that speed innovation from lab to market. Through 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 $153,484

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,173,262

Other Revenue $23,589

TOTAL REVENUE $1,350,335

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,990,191

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $19,055,839

Other Expenses $1,129,588

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,119,779

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,350,335	$50,058,712	-1.0%
Expenses	$19,119,779	$38,260,125	-0.5%
Net Income	$-17,769,444	$11,798,587	-2.5%

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	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	SECRETARY & TREASURER	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0
N/A	EVP	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	$1,350,335	$19,119,779	$51,744,346	$-17,769,444
2022	$50,058,712	$38,260,125	$72,047,302	$11,798,587
2021	$61,027,137	$763,646	$60,943,660	$60,263,491
2021	$40,710,518	$43,503,931	$60,032,686	$-2,793,413

Breakthrough Energy Action Inc