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Xq Institute

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 474422640  ·  Private foundation

Xq Institute is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $23.8M in grants paid and $15.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 177 individual grants from this funder — $128.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$23.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.7M
Total assets
177
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Xq Institute funds

Xq Institute's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, k-12 education.

Arts & CultureEducationK-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Xq Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
SUPPORT TO RE-IMAGINE AND REDEFINE THE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Stanford, CA$7.0M2022
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
SUPPORT TO RE-IMAGINE AND REDEFINE THE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Stanford, CA$6.9M2024
Dc Public Education Fund
SUPPORT DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS
Washington, DC$5.0M2023
Dc Public Education Fund
SUPPORT DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS
Washington, DC$4.8M2022
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
SUPPORT TO RE-IMAGINE AND REDEFINE THE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Stanford, CA$3.5M2023
Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Grand Rapids, MI$2.7M2020
Dc Public Education Fund
SUPPORT DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS
Washington, DC$2.4M2024
Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Grand Rapids, MI$2.4M2018
Education for Change
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Oakland, CA$2.3M2020
Rhode Island Community Foundation
SUPPORT THE STATE IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS
Providence, RI$2.2M2022
Crosstown High School Inc
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Memphis, TN$2.1M2020
Washington Leadership Academy
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Washington, DC$2.0M2018
Vista Foundation for Innovative Learning
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Vista, CA$2.0M2018
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Brooklyn, NY$2.0M2018
Digital Promise
SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL.
Washington, DC$2.0M2017

Xq Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$16.6M
2018$20.2M
2020$23.8M
2022$33.5M
2023$20.2M
2024$14.1M

How to apply for funding from Xq Institute

Xq Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at xqsuperschool.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Xq Institute

Does Xq Institute accept grant applications?
Xq Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Xq Institute fund?
Xq Institute's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Dc Public Education Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Xq Institute give in grants?
Xq Institute reported $23.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $128.3M over 177 grants.
Where is Xq Institute located?
Xq Institute is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 474422640.
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About this profile. This page is built from Xq Institute'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 Xq Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.