Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 46-2026488
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $9MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 8Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION AWARDED PRIZES TO SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS WHO DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AIMED AT UNDERSTANDING LIVING SYSTEMS, CURING INTRACTABLE DISEASES AND EXTENDING HUMAN LIFE. THE BREAKTHROUGH PRIZES IN LIFE SCIENCES WERE AWARDED TO SIX INDIVIDUALS WHO MADE SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THESE AREAS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| David Liu | $3M | 2025 |
| Alberto Ascherio | $1.5M | 2025 |
| Stephen Hauser | $1.5M | 2025 |
| Jens Juul Holst | $600K | 2025 |
| Joel Habener | $600K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (8 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.breakthroughprize.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.