Funder directory → Washington, DC → BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES
Private foundation · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 462026488BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$596,404–$1,950,000
median $600,000
Giving (latest FY)
$8,988,012
8 grants · FY2025
Assets
$1,458,740
gives in DC
Application form & materials: THE FOUNDATION MAKES THE CANDIDATE SUBMISSION FORM AND CRITERIA AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE: WWW.BREAKTHROUGHPRIZE.ORG > NOMINATIONS.
Deadlines: PLEASE VISIT WWW.BREAKTHROUGHPRIZE.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
Restrictions: NO PRIZE GRANTED BY THE FOUNDATION SHALL HAVE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS. ANY PRIZE OF THE FOUNDATION MAY BE RECEIVED MORE THAN ONCE. MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE NOMINATED TO RECEIVE THE 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.
Contact: BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES · 1900 N STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036 · 2023464293
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID LIU · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $3,000,000 |
| STEPHEN HAUSER · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $1,500,000 |
| ALBERTO ASCHERIO · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $1,500,000 |
| JENS JUUL HOLST · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $600,000 |
| LOTTE BJERRE KNUDSEN · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $600,000 |
| JOEL HABENER · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $600,000 |
| SVETLANA MOJSOV · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $600,000 |
| DANIEL DRUCKER · WASHINGTON, DC | 2025 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE IN LIFE SCIENCES | $588,012 |
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WASHINGTON, DC · median $100,000
THE MARK AND ANNE HANSEN FOUNDATION
WASHINGTON, DC · median $10,000
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Washington, DC · median $5,000
CONTINUING TO SERVE FOUNDATION
WASHINGTON, DC · median $20,000
MERCURY FOUNDATION
REDWOOD CITY, CA · median $3,000,000
The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · median $57,500
Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.