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    Breakthrough Prize

    Breakthrough Prize is a set of prizes for work in life sciences, fundamental physics and mathematics. Each prize is $3 million. The Breakthrough Prize Foundation files Form 990-PF with the IRS, and its latest return covers the fiscal year ended May 2025.

    EIN: 46-0677985breakthroughprize.org

    Key facts

    Prize amount
    Each prize is $3 million and presented in the fields of Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics and Mathematics.source
    First award
    2012source
    Total assets (fiscal year ended May 2025)
    $13,386,127source
    Contributions (fiscal year ended May 2025)
    $25,350,000source
    Charitable disbursements (fiscal year ended May 2025)
    $29,097,593source
    Officer listed on Form 990-PF (fiscal year ended May 2025)
    Simon Peter Worden, Chairman, Division Executive Directorsource

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    Sources

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