XL Foundation
XL Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports 51 grants totaling $65,952. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
XL Foundation at a glance
In short: XL Foundation gave $66K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,952
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,293
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,035
- Total assets
- $548,376
- +21.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (29% 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 XL Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6364 Adelaide Place, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Phone: (323) 839-0390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who XL Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ipas (International Pregnancy ($3K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (29%), New York (23%), the District of Columbia (13%), North Carolina (7%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is XL Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 50 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 302% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ipas (International Pregnancy Chapel Hill, NC | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $3,186 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,591 |
| Earth Justice San Francisco, CA | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,581 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,500 |
| Pasa (Pan African Santuary Alliance Portland, OR | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,500 |
| Unhcr Washington, DC | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,200 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy New York, NY | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,136 |
| Virgunga National Park Brooklyn, NY | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,105 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center LA San Pedro, CA | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,073 |
| Save the Chimps Fort Pierce, FL | To Fund Exempt Purpose Activity | $2,073 |
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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 | $548,376 | $241,662 | $74,510 | $65,952 | 51 | $67,265 | $234,417 | $22,252 |
| 2024 | $451,385 | $55,269 | $66,001 | $57,245 | 50 | $59,395 | $48,663 | $11,598 |
| 2023 | $239,894 | $58,656 | $41,925 | $33,779 | 38 | $36,091 | $12,921 | $16,930 |
| 2022 | $246,596 | $29,024 | $43,898 | $33,652 | 39 | $35,986 | $9,520 | $16,609 |
| 2021 | $260,190 | $52,088 | $49,705 | $38,188 | 38 | $40,646 | $43,229 | $20,722 |
| 2020 | $256,439 | $118,599 | $35,490 | $25,337 | 40 | — | $7,120 | $18,007 |
| 2019 | $204,003 | $124,592 | $20,714 | $14,150 | 35 | — | $18,761 | $10,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, XL Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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
The foundation’s website describes its aim as reaching people in need with hope, clothing, and food, and says it is concerned with young people, including orphans and vulnerable children and young people who feel neglected or rejected.
Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Carter Center says it works to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. Save the Chimps says it provides sanctuary and care to chimpanzees, while Stray Paws Animal Haven describes work to reduce stray-animal populations and support cat colonies. The Wilderness Society says it works to protect public lands. Other 2025 recipients included KCRW Foundation, Hollywood Food Coalition, Polar Bears International, and World Central Kitchen.
Grantmaking
In 2025, XL Foundation made 51 grants totaling $65,952. Grants ranged from $313 to $3,186, with a median of $1,035. Among the largest reported grants were $3,186 to IPAS, $2,591 to Planned Parenthood, $2,581 to Earthjustice, and $2,500 each to the Carter Center and PASA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lesley Meyer as president, Gwen Meyer as secretary, and Rober Siltanen as treasurer.
XL Foundation is led by Lesley Meyer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lesley Meyer
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gwen Meyer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rober Siltanen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 XL Foundation
How much does XL Foundation give each year?
XL Foundation gave $66K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 50 grants.
What is XL Foundation's typical grant size?
XL Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,035, and its average grant was $1,293, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from XL Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does XL Foundation give grants?
XL Foundation's top state is California, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Chapel Hill, NC (2 grants).
Who are XL Foundation's largest grantees?
XL Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ipas (International Pregnancy ($3,186), Planned Parenthood ($2,591) and Earth Justice ($2,581), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is XL Foundation?
XL Foundation reported $548K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does XL Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its aim as reaching people in need with hope, clothing, and food, and says it is concerned with young people, including orphans and vulnerable children and young people who feel neglected or rejected. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from XL Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is XL Foundation's EIN?
XL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3049072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does XL Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). XL Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/xl-foundation-morg_ce97b2ca8699498bb67b9406e18522d8
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