Foundation X
To achieve a greater good for all through effective philanthropy that advances long-term and sustainable community change.
Foundation X at a glance
In short: Foundation X gave $280K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,849
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $55,970
- Median grant
- $18,532
- Total assets
- $146,002
- +888.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation X funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The McDonough Institute ($210K). Together the top 5 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation X gives
- Giving grew 270% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $280K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $280K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The McDonough Institute Washington, DC | General Purposes | $210,000 |
| Bright Funds Foundation San Jose, CA | General Purposes | $33,764 |
| Foster Love Brea, CA | General Purposes | $18,532 |
| Matter Minneapolis, MN | General Purposes | $9,750 |
| Wildflyer Coffee Minneapolis, MN | General Purposes | $7,803 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,002 | $436,443 | $305,892 | $279,849 | 5 | $741 |
| 2023 | $14,766 | $215,881 | $234,760 | $230,358 | Total only | $-119 |
| 2022 | $34,325 | $-1,717 | $49,981 | $25,809 | 1 | $-1,819 |
| 2021 | $87,588 | $208,885 | $120,073 | $75,650 | 3 | $1,183 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Foundation X
Based on IRS filings
Foundation X is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $741.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation X is led by Emily Vennerstrom, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Vennerstrom
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Nelson
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Moser
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ward Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Baenen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jessica Huggenvik (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sumit Mehta (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation X
How much does Foundation X give each year?
Foundation X gave $280K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $230K in grants paid.
What is Foundation X's typical grant size?
Foundation X's median grant in 2024 was $18,532, and its average grant was $55,970, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation X give grants?
Foundation X gives mostly in District of Columbia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Foundation X give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Foundation X's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Foundation X's largest grantees?
Foundation X's largest 2024 grantees include The McDonough Institute ($210,000), Bright Funds Foundation ($33,764) and Foster Love ($18,532), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation X?
Foundation X reported $146K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $436K.
What is Foundation X's EIN?
Foundation X's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1331226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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