Breakthrough Foundation
Also known as: Milner Foundation
The provision of grants to the US charities, Breakthrough Prize Foundation and Breakthrough Prize in Life Science Foundation, having primarily scientific and educational objects, in the USA, UK and Israel.
Activities & Mission
The provision of grants to the US charities, Breakthrough Prize Foundation and Breakthrough Prize in Life Science Foundation, having primarily scientific and educational objects, in the USA, UK and Israel.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £50,048,344 | £51,620,336 | £51,620,336 | £1,282,438 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £85,418,138 | £89,858,295 | £89,858,295 | £2,806,445 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £51,969,213 | £46,295,963 | £46,262,228 | £6,681,466 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £49,017,229 | £46,054,003 | £46,001,080 | £3,376,611 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £27,466,936 | £25,552,629 | £25,552,629 | £8,461,227 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Breakthrough Foundation
What does Breakthrough Foundation do?
The provision of grants to the US charities, Breakthrough Prize Foundation and Breakthrough Prize in Life Science Foundation, having primarily scientific and educational objects, in the USA, UK and Israel.
How much income did Breakthrough Foundation report in 2024?
Breakthrough Foundation reported total income of £50.05m and reported expenditure of £51.62m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Breakthrough Foundation?
Breakthrough Foundation has a program ratio of 103.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Breakthrough Foundation registered as a charity?
Breakthrough Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2015 as charity number 1162536. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Breakthrough Foundation?
Breakthrough Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Svetlana Pavlova. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Breakthrough Foundation operate?
Breakthrough Foundation operates across 3 areas: Israel, United States and City Of London.
Is Breakthrough Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Breakthrough Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162536.
Details
4 HILL STREET
LONDON
W1J 5NE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Milner Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated