XQ Institute
Preselected recipients only
XQ Institute is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $286,750 and the largest $6.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$286,750
- Largest grant$6.9 million
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $20.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20.2 million | 24 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $18.2 million | 14 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
XQ Institute says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What XQ Institute funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $8.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $120,295 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $38,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $930 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching | Support to re-imagine and redefine the high school learning experience | $6.9 million |
| DC Public Education Fund | Support dc public schools in their work to re-imagine and re-design their schools | $2.4 million |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | Support nydoe in their work to re-imagine and re-design their schools | $1.8 million |
| Iovine and Young Foundation | Support the creation of new school, the iovine and young center | $1.0 million |
| Education for Change | Support the high school in their work to re-imagine and re-design their school | $643,875 |
| United Negro College Fund (Uncf) | Support development of a redesigned high school to be a model exemplar. | $350,000 |
| Bureau of Indian Education | Support high school math badging system within bie funded schools. | $323,500 |
| Crosstown High School Inc | Support school implementation of xq tools and professional learning to drive innovative, student-centered improvement. | $250,000 |
| The 74 Media Inc | Grant in support of journalistic content, focused on amplifying message of rethinking high school education | $150,000 |
| Idaho State University Foundation Inc | Support the professional development of math badging initiatives at schools | $70,200 |
| Boise State University | Support initiative to create mastery-based high school math badging system aligned to idaho standards | $50,095 |
| Northern Illinois University Education Systems Center | Support implementation of mastery-based high school math badging in illinois | $50,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Support initiative to create mastery-based high school math badging system aligned to kentucky state standards | $38,000 |
| Santa Fe Indian School Inc | Support pilot mastery-based math badging system in bie-funded high schools. | $930 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurene Powell Jobs
- Russlynn Ali
- Michael Klein
- Geoffrey Canada
- Yo-Yo Ma
- Marc Ecko
- Jimmy Iovine
- Molly Mauer
- Jonathan Dooley
- Jeyachandran Ratnagopal
Questions people ask
Does XQ Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does XQ Institute give?
$18.2 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $286,750.
Who runs XQ Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurene Powell Jobs (Chair of the Board), Russlynn Ali (Chief Executive Officer), Michael Klein (Director) and Geoffrey Canada (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does XQ Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.