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Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-3677542

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.BREAKTHROUGHENERGY.ORG
PO Box 563Kirkland, WA 98083

(425) 497-4300

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

4th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

1st percentile

-547%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

3rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 3% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-9.8%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-98%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $250M-$1B nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets4th percentile

Assets

Down

$408,064,858

Down $44,187,959 (-9.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$406,676,915

Down $44,921,451 (-9.9%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,387,943

Up $733,492 (+112%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue18th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$8,212,804

Down $350,332,711 (-98%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$53,134,255

Up $49,973,664 (+1581%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$44,921,451

Down $400,306,375 (-113%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600M$400M$200M$0Assets 2021: $96,543,339Liabilities 2021: $329,897Net Assets 2021: $96,213,4422021Assets 2022: $452,252,817Liabilities 2022: $654,451Net Assets 2022: $451,598,3662022Assets 2023: $408,064,858Liabilities 2023: $1,387,943Net Assets 2023: $406,676,9152023Assets 2024: $380,609,008Liabilities 2024: $2,432,782Net Assets 2024: $378,176,2262024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$408,064,858
Liabilities$1,387,943
Net Assets$406,676,915
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400M$200M$0-$200MRevenue 2021: $34,510,785Expenses 2021: $2,737,906Net Income 2021: $31,772,8792021Revenue 2022: $358,545,515Expenses 2022: $3,160,591Net Income 2022: $355,384,9242022Revenue 2023: $8,212,804Expenses 2023: $53,134,255Net Income 2023: -$44,921,4512023Revenue 2024: $12,378,697Expenses 2024: $40,879,386Net Income 2024: -$28,500,6892024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$8,212,804
Expenses$53,134,255
Net Income-$44,921,451
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$8,212,804
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Breakthrough energy catalyst foundation funds the critical development and demonstration phases of new emissions-reduction technologies to help transform research-stage innovation into real-world impact, producing significant and measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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)

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$276,182,326$182,454,884▼ $93,727,442
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$158,323,815$165,263,652▲ $6,939,837
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,931,783$55,030,770▲ $39,098,987
Accounts Receivable$1,814,893$5,315,552▲ $3,500,659
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$452,252,817$408,064,858▼ $44,187,959
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$654,451$1,387,943▲ $733,492
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$654,451$1,387,943▲ $733,492
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$175,416,040$224,222,031▲ $48,805,991
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$276,182,326$182,454,884▼ $93,727,442
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$451,598,366$406,676,915▼ $44,921,451
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$452,252,817$408,064,858▼ $44,187,959
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay3rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
-Vice President
-Director
-Executive Director
-Evp
-Secretary, Treasurer & COO

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rhodium Group LLCResearch Provider5 Columbus Circle, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10019$2,400,000
Ropes & Gray LLPLegal services800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199$901,624
Hogan Lovells US LLPLegal services100 International Drive, Baltimore, MD 21202$309,385
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,272,558
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,937,818
Other Revenue
$2,428
All Other Contributions
$1,272,558
Change in Net Assets
$-44,921,451
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$50,000,000
Other Expenses$3,134,255
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$50,000,000--$50,000,000
Fees for Services Other$2,509,010$4,791$0$2,513,801
Fees for Services Legal$463,453$20,475$0$483,928
Fees for Services Accounting$0$87,880$0$87,880
Office Expenses$0$47,024$0$47,024
Other Expenses$0$1,622$0$1,622
Total Functional Expenses$52,972,463$161,792$0$53,134,255
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Lanzajet Freedom Pines Fuels LLCDeerfield, IL-Sustainable Aviation Fuel$50,000,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
10
Spending
$722,041

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
Yes
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Program ServicesAdmin/consulting010$722,041
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders

“The foundation has two members”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body

“The members of the foundation have the right to appoint and remove the directors of the foundation”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders

“Members have the power to appoint successor members”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body

“The draft return is reviewed by the finance and legal functions and approved by the secretary and treasurer. A final version of the form is provided to the board after filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy

“The conflict of interest policy applies to directors, officers and key employees. They are required to disclose potential conflicts with respect to any transaction to the board of directors, or a committee thereof, which determines if there is a conflict. If there is a conflict, the person with the conflict must refrain from attempting to influence decisions regarding the transaction and is not permitted to participate in discussions of the transaction except to respond to requests for information about the transaction. Directors, officers and key employees are required to annually complete statements disclosing family members and related entities who may do business with the organization. These statements are reviewed by the organization's legal counsel and are available for inspection by members of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

“These documents are not available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation
EIN
85-3677542
Phone
4254974300
Address
PO BOX 563, KIRKLAND, WA 98083

Signing Officer

Name
Cindy Leeper
Title
Secretary/Treasurer
Phone
2022162050
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Ernst & Young US Llp
Address
1101 NEW YORK AVENUE NW, Washington, DC 20005
Preparer
Amber N Doane
Phone
2023276000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“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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IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd0X
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IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
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IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentExpenseAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt06937818
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt06937818
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
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IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt011
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IRS990/LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0true
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
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IRS990/MissionDesc0BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY CATALYST FOUNDATION FUNDS THE CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PHASES OF NEW EMISSIONS-REDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES TO HELP TRANSFORM RESEARCH-STAGE INNOVATION INTO REAL-WORLD IMPACT, PRODUCING SIGNIFICANT AND MEASURABLE REDUCTIONS IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
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IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt00
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IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0224222031
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt00
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
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IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt047024
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0BUSINESS LICENSE & REGISTRATION
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01622
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01622
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0CURRENCY RE-EVALUATION GAIN
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IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02428
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt02428
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0182454884
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
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IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0356182326
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
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IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt013459
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt03160591
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0358545515
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
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IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-44921451
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0true
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0true
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IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/PersonalAmt00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0165263652
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING A SHORT YEAR IN COLUMN (B) FOR THE PERIOD 10/16/2020-6/60/2021.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING A SHORT YEAR IN COLUMN (C) FOR THE PERIOD 7/1/2021-12/31/2021.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2DESCRIPTION - CURRENCY RE-EVALUATION GAIN, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - 16989.0, COLUMN D - 13459.0, COLUMN E - 2428.0, COLUMN F - 32876.0;
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule A, Part II COLUMN B

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Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$408,064,858
Liabilities
$1,387,943
Net assets
$406,676,915
Revenue
$8,212,804
Expenses
$53,134,255
Net income
-$44,921,451
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$381$2.43$378$12.4$40.9$28.5
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$408$1.39$407$8.21$53.1$44.9
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$452$0.65$452$359$3.16$355
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$96.5$0.33$96.2$34.5$2.74$31.8