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Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 412007734  ·  Private foundation

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Xcel Energy Foundation has awarded $31.3M across 7,508 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Greater Twin Cities United Way. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$8.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.1M
Total assets
7,508
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Xcel Energy Foundation funds

Xcel Energy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, financial empowerment.

Disaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFinancial Empowerment

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Xcel Energy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Twin Cities United Way
2020 COVID GRANT/MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION
Minneapolis, MN$865K2020
Greater Twin Cities United Way
MATCH UW CREDIT CARD DONATION MATCH UW MATCH PREVIOUS DONATION MATCH UW PAYROLL DEDUCTION
Minneapolis, MN$817K2023
Greater Twin Cities United Way
MATCHING FUNDS
Minneapolis, MN$660K2022
Greater Twin Cities United Way
UW GRANT
Minneapolis, MN$620K2024
Mile High United Way Inc
MATCHING FUNDS/ RETIREE ISSUE / VOLUNTEER ENERGY
Denver, CO$583K2022
Mile High United Way
MATCH PAYROLL DEDUCTION (501(C)3) MATCH UW CREDIT CARD DONATION MATCH UW MATCH PREVIOUS DONATION MATCH UW PAYROLL DEDUCTION VOLUNTEER ENERGY
Denver, CO$567K2023
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 PREV
Denver, CO$529K2024
Colorado Restaurant Foundation
2020 STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPHY
Denver, CO$500K2020
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
Amarillo, TX$496K2024
Mile High United Way Inc
MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION
Denver, CO$351K2020
Mile High United Way Inc
MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION
Denver, CO$314K2020
The United Way Inc
DOLLARS FOR DOING MATCH UW CREDIT CARD DONATION MATCH UW MATCH PREVIOUS DONATION MATCH UW PAYROLL DEDUCTION DISASTER RELIEF
Amarillo, TX$217K2023
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon
MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION
Amarillo, TX$208K2020
The United Way Inc
MATCHING FUNDS
Amarillo, TX$181K2022
American Red Cross
DISCRETIONARY
Denver, CO$100K2022

Xcel Energy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$8.7M
2022$7.4M
2023$7.5M
2024$7.7M

How to apply for funding from Xcel Energy Foundation

From Xcel Energy Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FUNDING OPENS IN THE SPRING. SEE DETAIL AT HTTPS://MY.XCELENERGY.COM/S/COMMUNITY/FOCUS-AREA-GRANTS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at my.xcelenergy.com/s/community.

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Frequently asked questions about Xcel Energy Foundation

Does Xcel Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Xcel Energy Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Xcel Energy Foundation fund?
Xcel Energy Foundation's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Recent recipients include Greater Twin Cities United Way, Greater Twin Cities United Way, Greater Twin Cities United Way. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Xcel Energy Foundation give in grants?
Xcel Energy Foundation reported $8.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.3M over 7,508 grants.
Where is Xcel Energy Foundation located?
Xcel Energy Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 412007734.
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About this profile. This page is built from Xcel Energy Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Xcel Energy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.