Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 06-01-2021 , and ending 05-31-2022
Name of foundation
BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1900 N STREET NW
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20036
A Employer identification number

46-0677985
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(202) 346-4293
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$10,581,357J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 48,294,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,693 1,693  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2 2  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 48,295,695 1,695  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 369,288 0   368,077
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,544,132 0   1,490,546
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 166,677 0   151,189
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 294,509 0   250,736
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 37,866 0   73,930
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,219,522 0   2,563,568
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 16,457 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 242,112 0   250,514
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 1,467,599 0   1,400,186
22 Printing and publications.......... 23,481 0   23,800
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,046,245 0   7,829,332
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 14,427,888 0   14,401,878
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 33,302,516 13,870,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 47,730,404 0   28,271,878
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 565,291
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,695
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 6,485,129 8,994,163 8,994,163
3 Accounts receivable bullet13,067
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   8,096 13,067 13,067
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 1,665,071 1,429,681 1,429,681
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet348,727
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet330,709 34,474 18,018 18,018
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment349,338 Click to see attachment126,428 Click to see attachment126,428
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,542,108 10,581,357 10,581,357
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,324,373 2,448,331
18 Grants payable................. 8,647 358,647
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,333,020 2,806,978
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 7,209,088 7,774,379
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 7,209,088 7,774,379
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,542,108 10,581,357
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
7,209,088
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
565,291
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
7,774,379
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
7,774,379
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 24
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 24
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 10
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 100
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 110
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 86
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet86 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletCA, DE
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
    Yes
     
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.BREAKTHROUGHPRIZE.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJAMES A HUTCHINSON Telephone no.bullet (202) 346-4293

    Located atbullet1900 N STREET NWWASHINGTONDC ZIP+4bullet20036
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
    No
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
    Yes
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    SIMON PETER WORDEN CHAIRMAN, DIVISION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		332,506 14,365 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    MARGOT MCGINNESS DIVISION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    10.00     		101,387 0 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    KARL JOHANSSON DIRECTOR
    2.00     		9,444 0 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    JAMES A HUTCHINSON DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    BRECK HANCOCK DIRECTOR, TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    YURI MILNER PRESIDENT
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    PETER D KLUPAR CHIEF ENGINEER
    40.00     		294,192 11,768 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    JAMIE P DREW CHIEF OF STAFF
    40.00     		245,923 9,206 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    LEONID SOLOVYEV DIRECTOR OF OPS
    40.00     		250,000 0 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    JAMES D SCHALKWYK PROGRAM MANAGER
    40.00     		210,077 7,880 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    MATTHEW A OOLEY CREATIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00     		199,654 1,477 0
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 4
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY SCI CONF & RESEARCH SVS 3,802,083
    1111 FRANKLIN ST 12TH FL
    OAKLAND,CA94607
    CENTAURUS A HOLDINGS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 522,614
    3000 SAND HILL ROAD BLDG 4 SUITE
    180
    MENLO PARK,CA94025
    RUBENSTEIN ASSOCIATES COMMUNICATION SERVICES 255,670
    825 EIGHTH AVENUE 34TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10019
    ENDLESS FRONTIER ASSOCIATES LLC CONSULTING SERVICES 250,000
    PO BOX 20705
    BOULDER,CO80308
    DSTG SERVICES LLC MANAGEMENT SERVICES 192,754
    3001 S LAMAR BLVD SUITE 240
    AUSTIN,TX78704
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet32
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION 13,010,470
    2 SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION 7,800,000
    3 SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION 641,983
    4 SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION 600,528
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    15,303,599
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    15,303,599
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    15,303,599
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    229,554
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    15,074,045
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    753,702
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    753,702
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    24
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    24
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    753,678
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    753,678
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    753,678
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 753,678
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 25,054,732
    b From 2017...... 22,570,783
    c From 2018...... 28,473,455
    d From 2019...... 25,796,353
    e From 2020...... 26,896,824
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 128,792,147
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 28,271,878
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 753,678
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 27,518,200
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 156,310,347
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		25,054,732
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		131,255,615
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 22,570,783
    b Excess from 2018.... 28,473,455
    c Excess from 2019.... 25,796,353
    d Excess from 2020.... 26,896,824
    e Excess from 2021.... 27,518,200
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036
    (202) 346-4293
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    THE FOUNDATION MAKES THE CANDIDATE SUBMISSION FORM AND CRITERIA AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE: WWW.BREAKTHROUGHPRIZE.ORG > NOMINATIONS
    cAny submission deadlines:
    PLEASE VISIT WWW.BREAKTHROUGHPRIZE.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE GRANTED BY THE FOUNDATION SHALL HAVE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS. AGE RESTRICTIONS DO APPLY TO JR CHALLENGE AWARDS. ANY BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE OF THE FOUNDATION MAY BE RECEIVED MORE THAN ONCE. MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE NOMINATED TO RECEIVE THE BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WILL GOVERN THE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH NOMINEES. ANY PRIZE OF THE FOUNDATION CAN BE SHARED BY A NUMBER OF PEOPLE, INCLUDING COLLABORATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE RULES OF ANY PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    TAKURO MOCHIZUKI
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS 3,000,000
    HIDETOSHI KATORI
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS 1,500,000
    JUN YE
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS 1,500,000
    AARON BROWN
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE 50,000
    JACOB TSIMERMAN
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE 100,000
    JACK THORNE
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE 100,000
    MANSI KASLIWAL
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    GREGG HALLINAN
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    RAFFAELLA MARGUTTI
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    NORMAN YAO
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    HARUKI WATANABE
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    DOMINIC ELSE
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    ALESSANDRA CORSI
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    VEDIKA KHEMANI
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 25,000
    SUCHITRA SEBASTIAN
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE 100,000
    HONG WANG
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 MARYAM MIRZAKHANI NEW FROINTERS PRIZE 50,000
    YILIN WANG
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 MARYAM MIRZAKHANI NEW FROINTERS PRIZE 50,000
    SARAH PELUSE
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 MARYAM MIRZAKHANI NEW FROINTERS PRIZE 50,000
    MARYAM TSEGAYE
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2020 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - STUDENT AWARD 250,000
    JEFFERY CHEN
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2019 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - STUDENT AWARD 250,000
    SHASTRI DOORGAH
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2021 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - TEACHER AWARD 50,000
    BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL
    1 MANGINI WAY
    BURLINGAME,CA94010     		  GOV 2019 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - SCHOOL AWARD 100,000
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 2,923,919
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 2,885,135
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 2,721,470
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 2,179,158
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 1,448,663
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 1,341,506
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 1,237,914
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 1,150,000
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 1,141,727
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 502,092
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  PF LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH 200,932
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    PO BOX 37839
    BOONE,IA500370839     		  PC TO SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS TO HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE 3,000,000
    NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    2101 CONSTITUTION AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20418     		  PC TO SUPPORT UKRAINE REFUGEES AND UKRAINIAN SCIENTISTS AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE 1,000,000
    AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY INC
    39 BROADWAY ROOM 1510
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		  PC TO SUPPORT UKRAINE REFUGEES AND UKRAINIAN SCIENTISTS AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE 500,000
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
    2200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 1500
    BERKELEY,CA94720     		  PC RESEARCH SUPPORT 1,920,000
    KHAN ACADEMY INC
    4153 EL CAMINO WAY
    PALO ALTO,CA94306     		  PC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 31,602,516
    bApproved for future payment
    SEBASTIAN HURTADO SALAZAR
    C/O GOODWIN PROCTER LLP 1900 N
    STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE I 2022 NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZE 50,000
    ECOLE MCTAVISH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    352 PARSONS CREEK DR
    FORT MCMURRAY,ALBERTAT9K 0C9
    CA     		  GOV 2018 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - SCHOOL AWARD 100,000
    LE BOCAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
    MOUNT ORY
    MOKA   80825
    MP     		  NC 2020 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - SCHOOL AWARD 100,000
    NATIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL KORAMANGALA
    NATIONAL GAMES VILLAGE COMPLEX 80
    FT ROAD KORAMANGALA
    BANGALORE,KARNATAKA560047
    IN     		  GOV 2021 BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE - SCHOOL AWARD 100,000
    ALL EUROPEAN ACADEMIES CO BERLIN BRANDENBURG ACADEMY OF SCIENCES & HUMAN
    JAGERSTR 22/23
    BERLIN   D-10117
    GM     		  NC TO SUPPORT UKRAINE REFUGEES AND UKRAINIAN SCIENTISTS AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE 1,350,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 1,700,000
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 1,693  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOTHER INCOME     		    01 2  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 1,695 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,695
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    46-0677985
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    46-0677985
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    BREAKTHROUGH GLOBAL FOUNDATION
     
    C/O CAVENDISH TRUST CO LTD 31-37 N
     
    DOUGLAS,   IM1 4LBIM

    		$ 47,694,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    E&SS FOUNDATION INC
     
    C/O VINITAS PARTNERS 1100 PEACHTREE
     
    ATLANTA, GA30309

    		$ 600,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    46-0677985
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
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    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
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    (See instructions)     		(d)
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    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
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    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    46-0677985
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
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    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 37,866 0   73,930

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    TY 2021 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-05-31 1,670,000 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 1,670,000   12/29/2021, 01/06/2023 2023-01-06 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-07-20 2,923,919 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 2,923,919   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-08-19 1,237,914 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 1,237,914   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-09-13 1,150,000 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 1,150,000   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-09-24 502,092 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 502,092   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-11-12 2,885,135 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 2,885,135   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-12-14 1,141,727 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 1,141,727   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2021-12-22 200,932 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 200,932   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2022-01-20 1,341,506 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 1,341,506   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2022-03-01 1,448,663 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 1,448,663   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2022-03-15 2,179,158 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 2,179,158   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
    MILKY WAY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
          		1900 N STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		2022-04-05 2,721,470 TO SUPPORT THE FURTHERANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH 2,179,903   01/05/23 2023-01-05 TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED UPON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANT RECIPIENT, NO PART HAS BEEN USED FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.

    TY 2021 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      FORM 990-PF, PART VIII-A, SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES PART VIII-A, LINE 1EXPENSES: $13,010,470THE BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS INITIATIVE TO STUDY LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE. THE INITIATIVE CONSISTS OF A SCIENTIFIC SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF LIFE BEYOND EARTH. EXPENSES INCURRED AS PART OF THIS INITIATIVE DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2022, RELATED TO RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND THE ORGANIZATION OF ACADEMIC CONFERENCES IN THIS FIELD. ACTIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS INCLUDE AN ASTRONOMICAL SURVEY OF THE MILLION CLOSEST STARS WITH THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL RADIO AND LASER TELESCOPES, THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EARTH - AND SPACE - BASED TELESCOPES, AND RESEARCH TO DEMONSTRATE PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR LAUNCHING ULTRA-FAST LIGHT-DRIVEN MINIATURE SPACE PROBES TO OUR NEIGHBORING STAR SYSTEM. THE INITIATIVES MAY FUND AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION TO GENERATE MESSAGES REPRESENTING HUMANITY AND PLANET EARTH, WHICH ONE DAY MIGHT BE SENT TO CIVILIZATIONS BEYOND EARTH. THE INITIATIVE IS INTENDED TO SPAN 10 YEARS AND EXPENSES ARE PLANNED TO TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $100,000,000.PART VIII-A, LINE 2 EXPENSES: $7,800,000THE FOUNDATION PAID DURING THE FISCAL YEAR PRIZES AWARDED TO SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS WHO DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AIMED AT FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS. THE BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS WAS AWARDED TO ONE INDIVIDUAL WHO MADE SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN MATHEMATICS. THE BREAKTHROUGH PRIZES IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS WERE AWARED TO TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO MADE ADVANCES IN FIELDS WITH DEEP CONNECTIONS TO PHYSICS. THE NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZES WERE AWARDED TO NINE YOUNG RESEARCHERS WHO PRODUCED SIGNIFICANT WORK IN FIELDS WITH CONNECTIONS TO PHYSICS. THE NEW HORIZONS IN MATHEMATICS PRIZES WERE AWARDED TO THREE YOUNG RESEARCHERS WHO PRODUCED SIGNIFICANT WORK IN FIELDS WITH CONNECTIONS TO MATHEMATICS. THE MARYAM MIRZAKHANI NEW FRONTIERS PRIZE WAS AWARDED TO THREE OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN THE FIELD OF MATHEMATICS. FOUR PRIZES WERE AWARDED FOR THE BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, AN ANNUAL GLOBAL COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS TO INSPIRE CREATIVE THINKING ABOUT SCIENCE, INCLUDING TWO POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS, ONE TEACHER PRIZE, AND ONE SCHOOL PRIZE.PART VIII-A, LINE 3 EXPENSES: $641,983 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES FOUNDATION, THE BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION AWARDS PRIZES AT THE ANNUAL PRIZE CEREMONY. THE INTENT OF THE CEREMONY IS TO HELP CREATE AND STIMULATE INTEREST AND DISCOVERIES IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS, AND TO CREATE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND A SENSE OF EXCITEMENT IN THOSE FIELDS. AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE CEREMONY WAS CANCELLED. THE FOUNDATION INCURRED EXPENSES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2022 IN PREPARATION OF THE CEREMONY PRIOR TO CANCELLATION. THE CEREMONY FEATURES CELEBRITY PRESENTATIONS, FILMS, COMEDY, AND LIVE MUSIC FROM MAJOR ARTISTS AND IS AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN MAJOR OUTLETS.PART VIII-A, LINE 3 EXPENSES: $600,528BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE PROGRAM (BJC):THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED THE BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE PROGRAM (BJC), WHICH IS AN ANNUAL GLOBAL COMPETITION FOR SCIENCE AND MATH STUDENTS TO INSPIRE CREATIVE THINKING ABOUT FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES, PHYSICS OR MATHEMATICS. STUDENTS AGES 13 TO 18 ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AND ARE ASKED TO CREATE AND SUBMIT VIDEOS THAT BRING TO LIFE A CONCEPT OR THEORY IN THE LIFE SCIENCES, PHYSICS, OR MATHEMATICS. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CONTEST, THE BJC WILL DECLARE ONE OVERALL CHALLENGE WINNER. THE WINNER OF THE BJC WILL BE AWARDED A $250,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP, $50,000 FOR THE SCIENCE TEACHER WHO INSPIRED THEM, AND A STATE-OF-THE-ART SCIENCE LAB FOR THEIR SCHOOL, VALUED AT $100,000. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTERING OF THE CHALLENGE IN THE MAY 31, 2022 TAX YEAR TOTALED $600,528.
    LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES FORM 990-PF, PART VII SIMON PETER WORDENIN ACCORDANCE WITH AN AGENCY AGREEMENT, BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION PAID AN ADDITIONAL $35,571 TO THE INDIVIDUAL ABOVE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES FOUNDATION, A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES FOUNDATION REIMBURSES BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION ON A PERIODIC BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGENCY AGREEMENT. THE INDIVIDUAL SERVES AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE DIVISION OF BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION.KARL JOHANSSONTHIS INDIVIDUAL WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR HIS ROLE AS A DIRECTOR. THE INVIDIUAL INCURRED AN AVERAGE OF 2 HOURS A WEEK OF CONSULTING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES, AND THOSE SERVICES WERE UNRELATED TO HIS ROLE AS A DIRECTOR.MARGOT MCGINNESSTHIS INDIVIDUAL SERVES AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LIFE SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, AND JUNIOR CHALLENGE DIVISIONS OF BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION. THE INDIVIDUAL WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR HER ROLE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE INDIVIDUAL INCURRED AN AVERAGE OF 10 HOURS A WEEK OF CONSULTING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES, AND THOSE SERVICES WERE UNRELATED TO HER ROLE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 294,509 0   250,736


    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    DUE FROM RELATED PARTY 318,450 95,540 95,540
    SECURITY DEPOSITS 30,888 30,888 30,888


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE - RESEARCH EXPENSES 4,988,093 0   4,987,209
    LEASING OF TELESCOPES 2,601,186 0   2,338,566
    JUNIOR PRIZE EXPENSES 366,176 0   367,270
    LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE - PROGRAM EXPENSES 21,022 0   60,708
    OFFICE EXPENSES 69,768 0   75,579


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER INCOME 2 2 0


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    46-0677985
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 1,785,329 0   2,055,098
    CEREMONY EXPENSE 270,063 0   307,877
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 125,114 0   125,114
    FILM PRODUCTION FEES 23,886 0   28,053
    EVENT PRODUCTION 15,130 0   47,426