Xcel Energy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Xcel Energy Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 1,820 grants; the typical grant was $512 and the largest $619,552. 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$7.7 million
- Number of grants1,820
- Typical grant$512
- Largest grant$619,552
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.5 million the year before.
33% 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 | $7.5 million | 1,872 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 1,820 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Xcel Energy Foundation 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 Xcel Energy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 45 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 598 | $2.9 million |
| Colorado | 425 | $2.4 million |
| Texas | 161 | $1.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 185 | $569,554 |
| North Dakota | 49 | $212,881 |
| New Mexico | 28 | $152,899 |
| South Dakota | 30 | $146,210 |
| California | 39 | $43,508 |
| Missouri | 10 | $34,442 |
| Montana | 6 | $22,280 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Uw grant | $619,552 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Match payroll deduction (501(c)(3) grant, match payroll deduction (higher ed) grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant, volunteer energy | $529,417 |
| The United Way Inc | Dollars for doing grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $496,117 |
| West Texas A & M University Foundation | Match payroll deduction (higher ed) grant, STEM career pathways | $70,886 |
| United Way of Pueblo County Colorado Inc | Match credit card donation (501(c)(3) grant, match payroll deduction (501(c)(3) grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $60,355 |
| Lubbock Area United Way Inc | Match payroll deduction (higher ed) grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $59,216 |
| Community Food Share | Disaster reliefvolunteer energy | $51,000 |
| United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Inc | Dollars for doing grant, match credit card donation (501(c)(3) grant, match payroll deduction (higher ed) grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $48,417 |
| Wright County Area United Way | Match uw credit card donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $44,680 |
| United Way of Goodhue Wabasha & Pierce Counties | Match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant, match credit card donation (501(c)(3) grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $40,971 |
| Sherburne County Area United Way | Match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $40,577 |
| United Way of Hastings | Match credit card donation (501(c)(3) grant, match payroll deduction (higher ed) grant, match uw credit card donation grant, match uw match previous donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $35,592 |
| United Way of Washington County East Inc | Match uw credit card donation grant, match uw payroll deduction grant | $32,298 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Environmental sustainability, match a previous donation (higher ed) grant, match credit card donation (higher ed) grant, match payroll deduction (501(c)(3) grant, STEM career pathways | $32,076 |
| The Greenway Foundation Inc | Environmental sustainabilitymatch a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant | $30,510 |
| Veterans Community Project | Community vitality volunteer energy | $30,500 |
| The Park People | Dollars for doing grantenvironmental sustainability, match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant | $30,350 |
| Amarillo College Foundation Inc | Stem career pathways | $30,000 |
| Colorado Enterprise Fund Inc | Community vitality | $30,000 |
| Foundation for Black Entrepreneurship | Community vitality | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Economic Development Association | Community vitality | $30,000 |
| Sabathani Community Center | Environmental sustainability | $30,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation Inc | Stem career pathways | $30,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver | Match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant, STEM career pathwaysuw grant, volunteer energy | $29,250 |
| People Serving People Inc Charities | Community vitality match payroll deduction (501(c)(3) grant, volunteer energy | $26,600 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Inc | Environmental sustainability, volunteer energy, match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant | $26,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys | Dollars for doing grant, match credit card donation (501(c)(3) grant, STEM career pathways | $25,860 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | Community vitality match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant | $25,750 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | Community vitality match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant | $25,750 |
| Minndependent | Dollars for doing grant, STEM career pathways | $25,600 |
| Thorne Ecological Institute | Environmental sustainability, match payroll deduction (501(c)(3) grant | $25,500 |
| Year One Inc | Community vitality match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant | $25,500 |
| Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St Croix & Namekagon | Environmental sustainabilitymatch a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant | $25,100 |
| The Colorado Museum of Natural History | Match a previous donation (501(c)(3) grant, STEM career pathways | $25,071 |
| Colorado Education Initiative | Stem career pathways | $25,000 |
| Eureka McConnell Science Museum | Stem career pathways | $25,000 |
| HCC Contractor Academy | Community vitality | $25,000 |
| Latino Leadership Institute | Community vitality | $25,000 |
| McA Denver | Community vitality | $25,000 |
| Public Education & Business Coalition | Stem career pathways | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Frenzel
- Esther Ledesma Pumarol
- Todd Wehner
- Amy Schneider
- Patricia Correa
- Karl Hoesly
- Robert Kenney
- Ryan Long
- Adrian Rodriguez
- Amanda Rome
- Brian van Abel
- Paul Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Xcel Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Xcel Energy Foundation give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 1,820 grants, with a typical grant of $512.
Who runs Xcel Energy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Frenzel (Chair and President), Esther Ledesma Pumarol (Executive Director), Todd Wehner (Treasurer) and Amy Schneider (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Xcel Energy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.