Exponential Impact
To develop the best entrepreneurs humanly possible. XI advances its mission through a dual focus on emerging technology and community impact. Each track serves a distinct group of businesses and entrepreneurs in the pikes peak region with programs that address each group's unique challenges and opportunities for growth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+30.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$105K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$21K
About Exponential Impact
Based on IRS filings
Exponential Impact is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,295,573 | $4,055,793 | $3,778,747 |
| Revenue | $2,153,332 | $652,358 | $3,043,599 |
| Expenses | $800,507 | $591,959 | $1,979,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $108,459 | $9,859 | $5,445 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Exponential Impact
Survive & Thrive SPICE Program
Exponential Impact
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
XI Accelerator - SCALE Cohort
Exponential Impact
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
XI Accelerator - START Cohort
Exponential Impact
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Westside Cantina LLC ($40,000), Taste of Brasil LLC ($25,000), Circle Back Tap LLC ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carefree Bar and Grill LLC Colorado Springs, CO | Low interest loan forgiven | $10,000 |
| Circle Back Tap LLC Colorado Springs, CO | Low interest loan forgiven | $15,000 |
| Taste of Brasil LLC Colorado Springs, CO | Low interest loan forgiven | $25,000 |
| Use What You Got LLC Colorado Springs, CO | Low interest loan forgiven | $15,000 |
| Westside Cantina LLC Colorado Springs, CO | Low interest loan forgiven | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Brown | Executive Director, Member | 40 | $48,782 |
| Jay Jesse | President | 1 | — |
| Maureen Lawrence | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Leif Ullman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Sarah Jane Maxted | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Angela Mader Hartshorn | Member | 1 | — |
| Yemi Mobolade | Member | 1 | — |
| Hannah Parsons | Member (part year) | 1 | — |
| Betsy Brown | Member (part year) | 1 | — |
| Chris Jenkins | Member | 1 | — |
| Max Cupp | Executive Director | 40 | $50,167 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exponential Impact?
Exponential Impact is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Exponential Impact?
As of 2024, Exponential Impact holds $5.3M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $105K in 2024.
Where does Exponential Impact operate?
Exponential Impact has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Exponential Impact award?
In 2024, Exponential Impact awarded 5 grants totaling $105K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Exponential Impact's EIN?
Exponential Impact's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2707012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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