The Breakthrough Institute

Environment organization based in Berkeley, CA. 33 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionThe Breakthrough Institute is a research center that identifies and promotes technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges.

Financial snapshot · TY 2024

$7.5M
Total revenue
$5.5M
Total expenses
$6.5M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

47
Moderate financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
32
5.8 months of expenses
Program efficiency
83
83.1% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
7
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

Ronald Nordhaus
Executive Dir.
$305,506
91th percentile vs. peers
Alex Trembath
Deputy Director
$199,509
75th percentile vs. peers
Ann Wang
Dir. of Operations
$158,242
75th percentile vs. peers

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