X Prize Foundation Inc is located in Culver City, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, X Prize Foundation Inc employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. X Prize Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, X Prize Foundation Inc generated $19.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO BRING ABOUT RADICAL BREAKTHROUGHS FOR THE BENEFITS OF HUMANITY, THEREBY INSPIRING THE FORMATION OF NEW INDUSTRIES AND THE REVITALIZATION OF MARKETS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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X PRIZE FOUNDATION, INC. ("X PRIZE") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) DELAWARE CORPORATION FOSTERING AND SPONSORING COMPETITION TO CREATE INNOVATIVE BREAKTHROUGHS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS COMPETITIONS IN EIGHT PRIZE GROUPS: BIODIVERSITY & CONSERVATION; CLIMATE & ENERGY; DEEP TECH & QUANTUM; FOOD, WATER & WASTE; GLOBAL VISIONEERING; HEALTH; LEARNING & SOCIETY; AND SPACE & EXPLORATION. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AND OPERATES EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATED TO ITS MISSION. THESE ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF SPEECHES, VISUAL PRESENTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KEY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AS WELL AS RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Amir Ansari Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anousheh Ansari Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $913,292 |
Anu Jain Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Avi Reichental Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Blundin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Walker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Signature Analytics Llc Accounting Services | 12/30/22 | $370,183 |
Amy Shratter Phillips Recruiting Services | 12/30/22 | $238,023 |
Mas Event Design Event Production Services | 12/30/22 | $232,376 |
Pure Energy Partners Consulting | 12/30/22 | $205,500 |
Daniel L Kraft Consulting | 12/30/22 | $180,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,820,496 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,027,486 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,847,982 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $305,896 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $19,767,291 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,207,359 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,081,808 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,572,158 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,347 |
Other employee benefits | $1,553,570 |
Payroll taxes | $713,481 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $136,662 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $84,071 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,623,767 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,685,882 |
Office expenses | $94,766 |
Information technology | $498,078 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,349,613 |
Travel | $393,702 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,333 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $391,513 |
Insurance | $98,196 |
All other expenses | $138,478 |
Total functional expenses | $23,441,589 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,992,923 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,120,822 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,774,851 |
Accounts receivable, net | $360,208 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $39,689 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $179,080 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $112,319 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $68,579,717 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $8,389 |
Other assets | $523,145 |
Total assets | $103,691,143 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,844,833 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,020,921 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $59,177,047 |
Total liabilities | $71,042,801 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,176,000 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,472,342 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $103,691,143 |
Over the last fiscal year, X Prize Foundation Inc has awarded $55,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ICV EVENTS LLC PURPOSE: ICV EVENTS | $5,000 |
FOUNDATION FOR INSPIRATION & RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: 2017 FIRST GLOBAL INNOVATION AWARD SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
YOUNG PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: 08-2017 YPO SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |