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Xq Institute is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $10.8M. Annual income is reported at $69.4M. MOVEMENT BUILDING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. THROUGH OUR OWN ACTIVITIES AND BY SUPPORTING THE ALIGNED WORK OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, XQ SEEKS TO BUILD NATIONAL WILL FOR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION. WE PURSUE THAT GOAL THROUGH CREATIVE USE OF MEDIA (INCLUDING FILM, TELEVISION AND SOCIAL MEDIA), STORYTELLING, DONATED ADVERTISING, PUBLIC REPORTS ON KEY ISSUES IN HIGH SCHOOL REFORM, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING. According to available records, Xq Institute has made 117 grants totaling $110.9M, with a median grant of $377K. The foundation has distributed between $20.2M and $67M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $67M distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7M, with an average award of $948K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
MOVEMENT BUILDING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. THROUGH OUR OWN ACTIVITIES AND BY SUPPORTING THE ALIGNED WORK OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, XQ SEEKS TO BUILD NATIONAL WILL FOR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION. WE PURSUE THAT GOAL THROUGH CREATIVE USE OF MEDIA (INCLUDING FILM, TELEVISION AND SOCIAL MEDIA), STORYTELLING, DONATED ADVERTISING, PUBLIC REPORTS ON KEY ISSUES IN HIGH SCHOOL REFORM, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Expenses: $13.4M
SUPPORT FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL DESIGNS AND TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCATES TO ENGAGE IN HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN. XQ WORKS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, WITH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS AND ENTIRE SCHOOL SYSTEMS, TO HELP THEM DREAM BIG ABOUT WHAT HIGH SCHOOL COULD BE, TURN THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS INTO ACTION, AND CREATE MORE RIGOROUS AND EQUITABLE SCHOOLS. XQ SHARES WHAT'S WORKING WITH OTHER SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS, SO THEY CAN TAILOR NEW MODELS TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR OWN STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES. XQ CREATES AND SHARES OPEN-SOURCE TOOLS, BASED ON RESEARCH AND DESIGN THINKING, WHICH EMPOWER PEOPLE TO TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE OF TRANSFORMING THEIR HIGH SCHOOLS WITH A UNIFYING GOAL: UNLOCKING THE AMERICAN PROMISE OF A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE.
Expenses: $23.9M
MOVEMENT BUILDING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. THROUGH OUR OWN ACTIVITIES AND BY SUPPORTING THE ALIGNED WORK OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, XQ SEEKS TO BUILD NATIONAL WILL FOR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION. WE PURSUE THAT GOAL THROUGH CREATIVE USE OF MEDIA (INCLUDING FILM, TELEVISION AND SOCIAL MEDIA), STORYTELLING, DONATED ADVERTISING, PUBLIC REPORTS ON KEY ISSUES IN HIGH SCHOOL REFORM, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Xq Institute has distributed a total of $110.9M across 117 grants. The median grant size is $377K, with an average of $948K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7M.
Xq Institute is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (474422640) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Xq Institute is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Mauer | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $393K | $29K | $422K |
| Jeyachandran Ratnagopal | CHIEF FINANCIAL AND BUDGET OFFICER | $321K | $34K | $354K |
| Russlynn Ali | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurene Powell Jobs | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Klein | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$73.5M
Total Assets
$4.9M
Fair Market Value
$4.9M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$20.2M
Contributions
$64.4M
Net Investment Income
$936
Distribution Amount
$0
Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$110.9M
Average Grant
$948K
Median Grant
$377K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dc Public Education FundSUPPORT DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS | Washington, DC | $5M | 2023 |
| Carnegie Foundation For The Advancement Of TeachingSUPPORT TO RE-IMAGINE AND REDEFINE THE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE | Stanford, CA | $3.5M | 2023 |
| Fund For Public Schools IncSUPPORT NYDOE IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS | New York, NY | $1.9M | 2023 |
| New Harmony High InstituteSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | New Orleans, LA | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Education For ChangeSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL |
| Marc Ecko | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmy Iovine | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoffrey Canada | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yo-Yo Ma | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Oakland, CA |
| $1.6M |
| 2023 |
| Iovine And Young FoundationSUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEW SCHOOL, THE IOVINE AND YOUNG CENTER | Los Angeles, CA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Washington Leadership AcademySUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Washington, DC | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Crosstown High School IncSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Memphis, TN | $1M | 2023 |
| New Schools Fund Dba Newschools Venture FundTO ESTABLISH A LEARNING PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED ON DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATED HIGH SCHOOL MODELS | Oakland, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| The 74 Media IncGRANT IN SUPPORT OF JOURNALISTIC CONTENT, FOCUSED ON AMPLIFYING MESSAGE OF RETHINKING HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Los Angeles SchoolsSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School Of Indianapolis IncSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Indianapolis, IN | $250K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois UniversitySUPPORT INITIATIVE TO CREATE AN ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL MATH BADGING SYSTEM | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| Newshour ProductionsTO SUPPORT FUTURE OF EDUCATION PUBLIC MEDIA AND RELATED OUTREACH ACTIVITIES | Arlington, VA | $180K | 2023 |
| Elizabethton High SchoolSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Elizabethton, TN | $169K | 2023 |
| Northern Kentucky UniversitySUPPORT INITIATIVE TO CREATE MASTERY-BASED HIGH SCHOOL MATH BADGING SYSTEM ALIGNED TO KENTUCKY STATE STANDARDS | Highland Heights, KY | $160K | 2023 |
| Boise State UniversitySUPPORT INITIATIVE TO CREATE MASTERY-BASED HIGH SCHOOL MATH BADGING SYSTEM ALIGNED TO IDAHO STANDARDS | Boise, ID | $140K | 2023 |
| Council Of Chief State School OfficersSUPPORT ORGANIZING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AROUND EFFECTIVE USE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) FUNDING | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Seminole County Public Schools IncSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Sanford, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For South Central New York IncSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Johnson City, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Weta (Greater Washington Editorial Communications Association)SUPPORT PBS NEWSHOURS STUDENT REPORTING LABS STUDENT JOURNALISM CHALLENGE | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Gathering For JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Oceana IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Independent Arts And MediaGRANT IN SUPPORT OF INDEPENDENT ARTS AND MEDIA FOR OAKLAND STYLE LAB PROJECTS | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Rhode Island Community FoundationSUPPORT THE STATE IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS | Providence, RI | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Vista Foundation For Innovative LearningSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Vista, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Greater Houston Community FoundationSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Houston, TX | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Da Vinci Schools La CountySUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | El Segundo, CA | $1.3M | 2022 |
| Grand Rapids Student Advancement FoundationSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Grand Rapids, MI | $648K | 2022 |
| Tulsa Public SchoolsSUPPORT THE DISTRICT IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS | Tulsa, OK | $520K | 2022 |
| Charitable Ventures Of Orange CountySUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Santa Ana, CA | $377K | 2022 |
| Cedar Rapids Community Schools FoundationSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Cedar Rapids, IA | $153K | 2022 |
| Summitt Public SchoolsSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Redwood City, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Waterfire ProvidenceWATERFIRE SPONSORSHIP | Providence, RI | $60K | 2022 |
| Social Good FundDELIVER VOCAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS TO STUDENTS | Richmond, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Oakland Fund For Public InnovationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Eternal SeedsGENERAL SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2022 |
| The Gordon Parks FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Pleasantville, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Laboratory Charter SchoolSUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL. | Brooklyn, NY | $2M | 2020 |
| Powderhouse Studios LimitedGENERAL SUPPORT | Somerville, MA | $609K | 2020 |
| DonorschooseTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HOSTED ON DONORS CHOOSE | New York, NY | $400K | 2020 |
| Sncc Legacy ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Bethesda, MD | $150K | 2020 |
| Community Development FinanceSUBSIDIZE OAKLAND TEACHERS COST OF LIVING FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, ETC. | Oakland, CA | $115K | 2020 |
| Innovateedu IncSUPPORTING THE EDUCATING ALL LEARNERS IN ALL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS PROGRAM | Brooklyn, NY | $60K | 2020 |
| Downtown Oakland AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Community CoalitionGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2020 |
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