Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The XQ Institute, based in Oakland, California, is a prominent educational foundation focused on reimagining high school education in the United States. With assets totaling $4,904,857 and annual expenses of $73,486,092, the institute operates with a revenue of $64,656,700. It funds educational initiatives across numerous cities and states, including major urban areas like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The organization is led by a distinguished board and executive team, including Laurene Powell Jobs as Chair of the Board and Russlynn Ali as CEO. The institute's mission is supported by a diverse group of directors and officers, including notable figures such as Yo-Yo Ma and Geoffrey Canada. The XQ Institute is committed to transforming the American high school experience through innovative educational models and community engagement.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
24 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000,000 | CARNEGIE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING | SUPPORT TO RE-IMAGINE AND REDEFINE THE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE | Stanford, CA, US | 2023 |
| $4,986,763 | DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND | SUPPORT DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS | Washington, DC, US | 2024 |
| $4,793,500 | DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND | SUPPORT DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS | Washington, DC, US | 2023 |
| $3,500,000 | CARNEGIE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING | SUPPORT TO RE-IMAGINE AND REDEFINE THE HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCE | Stanford, CA, US | 2024 |
| $3,100,281 | DA VINCI SCHOOLS LA COUNTY | SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL. | El segundo, CA, US | 2022 |
| $2,272,935 | GRAND RAPIDS STUDENT ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION | SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL. | Grand rapids, MI, US | 2022 |
| $2,200,000 | FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC | SUPPORT NYDOE IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS. | New york, NY, US | 2022 |
| $2,158,600 | RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SUPPORT THE STATE IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOLS | Providence, RI, US | 2023 |
| $2,000,371 | BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL. | Brooklyn, NY, US | 2022 |
| $1,985,139 | WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL IN THEIR WORK TO RE-IMAGINE AND RE-DESIGN THEIR SCHOOL | Washington, DC, US | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MM
MOLLY MAUER
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $461,996 | 2024 |
JR
JEYACHANDRAN RATNAGOPAL
| CHIEF FINANCIAL AND BUDGET OFFICER | $367,753 | 2024 |
LP
LAURENE POWELL JOBS
| CHAIR OF THE BOARD | $0 | 2024 |
RA
RUSSLYNN ALI
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $0 | 2024 |
MK
MICHAEL KLEIN
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
LAURENE POWELL JOBS
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
RUSSLYNN ALI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MICHAEL KLEIN
DIRECTOR
GEOFFREY CANADA
TREASURER
YO-YO MA
DIRECTOR
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