XQ INSTITUTE

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-4422640
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
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Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-4422640
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The XQ Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, Washington D.C., and New York, with a total of $14.1 million awarded to 118 grantees in 2024. Engagement with this funder is relationship-based and by invitation only, as they do not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$14.1M

2024
Grantees funded
118
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$45K
Median 2nd year grant
$463K
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Geoffrey Canada
Board Member
Y
Yo-Yo Ma
Board Member
M
Michael Klein
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to XQ INSTITUTE?
No. XQ INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does XQ INSTITUTE give?
XQ INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are XQ INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from XQ INSTITUTE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does XQ INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, XQ INSTITUTE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $14.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did XQ INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, XQ INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include CARNEGIE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING, DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND, and CROSSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to XQ INSTITUTE?
XQ INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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