XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$7.7M+3% YoY
Grants
1,820
Median Grant
$513
Organizations Funded
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Xcel Energy Foundation's mission is to use the collective knowledge, resources, and skills of our staff and colleagues to make a positive impact; The Energizing the Future grant program offers funding to nonprofit organizations and programs that support STEM career pathways (science, technology, engineering and math), environmental sustainability and community vitality
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Foundation increased annual grant funding in 2022 to $4.4 million, Employee Choice Grants program has directed nearly $450,000 since 2015, recent 2025 winners include Food for Thought Denver $20,000, The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico $10,000, Amarillo Children's Home $10,000
How to Apply
Grant applications are accepted by invitation only. Unsolicited proposals or letters of intent will not be considered. Organizations that are deemed eligible may be contacted by a regional corporate giving representative for further discussion and may then be invited to submit an application through their online application system
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$7.7M
Grants
1,820
Median
$513
States
45
$7.5M
Grants
1,872
Median
$500
States
48
$7.4M
Grants
1,856
Median
$500
States
47
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.