2024-11-14T18:52:09+00:00 2023-12-31 346565596 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 1101 NEW YORK AVENUE NW Washington DC 20005 990 2023-01-01 853694865 Breakthrough Energy Action Inc BREA 4254974300 PO BOX 563 KIRKLAND WA 98083 Cindy Leeper Secretary/Treasurer 2022162050 2024-11-15 true Amber N Doane P01391011 2023276000 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z RODI GUIDERO PO BOX 563 KIRKLAND WA 98083 1350335 false X https://www.breakthroughenergy.org X 2020 DE Breakthrough Energy is accelerating transformation by supporting cutting-edge research and development, investing in companies that turn green ideas into clean products, and advocating for policies that speed innovation from lab to market. Through philanthropic programs, policy and advocacy efforts, and other initiatives, Breakthrough Energy works with a global network of partners to accelerate the technologies we need to build a carbon-free economy. 2 2 0 0 0 0 49539547 153484 0 0 362951 1173262 156214 23589 50058712 1350335 34793663 17990191 0 0 0 0 0 0 3466462 1129588 38260125 19119779 11798587 -17769444 72047302 51744346 2778637 245125 69268665 51499221 The world's economic and energy policies are built around technologies that emit greenhouse gases. That must change. 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This guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can only be recognized in the financial statements if the position is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The assessment of the tax position is based solely on the technical merits of the position, without regard to the likelihood that the tax position may be challenged. The Organization is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, though it would be subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, should such revenues exist. The Organization has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. 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