Foundation XNL
Foundation XNL is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada (EIN 86-3389057). Its stated purpose is to address societal issues locally and nationally, including education, healthcare, disaster relief, homelessness, and other public concerns.
Foundation XNL at a glance
In short: Foundation XNL gave $211K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Nevada. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,949
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,068
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,689,454
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foundation XNL
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7195 Advanced Way, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: (702) 740-5327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation XNL funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spread the Word ($58K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 68 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 6% to Georgia, 5% to Colorado, 1% to Missouri, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Foundation XNL open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2021) to $262K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spread the Word Henderson, NV | General Donation | $57,845 |
| Community in Schools Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $54,357 |
| Junior League of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $22,445 |
| Help Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $18,787 |
| NSPCA Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | General Donation | $12,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Colorado Denver, CO | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Future Path Kansas City, MO | General Donation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,689,454 | $1,564,525 | $222,291 | $210,949 | 14 | $212,857 | $605,248 | $162,525 |
| 2024 | $4,412,980 | $1,778,851 | $277,073 | $245,791 | 14 | $246,992 | $282,881 | $142,481 |
| 2023 | $2,202,947 | $1,656,684 | $190,019 | $184,411 | 12 | $184,411 | $846,104 | $78,917 |
| 2022 | $1,090,177 | $445,630 | $279,460 | $261,804 | 18 | $261,804 | $35,972 | $90,863 |
| 2021 | $2,075,897 | $2,076,754 | $98,034 | $98,000 | 10 | $98,000 | $56,720 | $18,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation XNL reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described its purpose as addressing societal issues locally and nationally, including education, healthcare, disaster relief, homelessness, and other acute and endemic public concerns.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Junior League of Las Vegas describes its mission as advancing women’s leadership for community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Three Square says it provides food to people experiencing hunger and pursues a hunger-free community. Silver State Education Foundation describes its work as supporting teacher pipeline programs in Nevada. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $210,949 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $57,845, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $57,845 to Spread the Word and $54,357 to Communities In Schools, both in Nevada. Other notable grants were $22,445 to Junior League of Las Vegas, $18,787 to HELP, and $15,000 to NSPCA. Each was listed as a general donation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Xin Nick Liu, DO, as president and treasurer.
Foundation XNL is led by Xin Nick Liu DO, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Xin Nick Liu DO
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 XNL
How much does Foundation XNL give each year?
Foundation XNL gave $211K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $246K across 14 grants.
What is Foundation XNL's typical grant size?
Foundation XNL's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,068, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foundation XNL that year got $5K on average.
Where does Foundation XNL give grants?
Foundation XNL gives mostly in Nevada: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (8 grants).
Does Foundation XNL give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Foundation XNL's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Foundation XNL's largest grantees?
Foundation XNL's largest 2025 grantees include Spread the Word ($57,845), Community in Schools ($54,357) and Junior League of Las Vegas ($22,445), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation XNL?
Foundation XNL reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foundation XNL fund?
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described its purpose as addressing societal issues locally and nationally, including education, healthcare, disaster relief, homelessness, and other acute and endemic public concerns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation XNL?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foundation XNL's EIN?
Foundation XNL's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3389057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Foundation XNL accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Foundation XNL funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/foundation-xnl-morg_f8e2482ded5d41e2b2067b8dee627558
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