X Prize Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

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 12/2021, X Prize Foundation Inc employed 101 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

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 SEVEN PRIZE GROUPS: LEARNING & HUMAN POTENTIAL, ENERGY & RESOURCES; SPACE & NEW FRONTIERS; CIVIL SOCIETY; HEALTH & WELLNESS; PLANET & ENVIRONMENT; AND SHELTER & INFRASTRUCTURE.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anousheh Ansari
Chief Executive Officer
$774,327
Jay Kossifos
Chief Marketing Officer
$332,890
Amir Banifatemi
Chief Strategy Officer
$304,674
Chanda Gonzalez-Mowrer
Chief Prize Officer
$293,734
Zenia Tata
Chief Impact Officer
$286,404
Ose Ugochukwu
General Counsel
$237,335

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Full Picture Llc
Marketing & Mgmt Services
$261,515
Expo Convention Contractors Inc
Event Production Services
$251,136
James L Knight Center
Event Location Expense
$224,610
Kraft
Consulting
$195,000
Mas Event Design
Event Production Services
$183,337
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, X Prize Foundation Inc has awarded $55,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FOUNDATION FOR INSPIRATION & RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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Manchester, NH

PURPOSE: 2017 FIRST GLOBAL INNOVATION AWARD SPONSORSHIP

$25,000

YOUNG PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION

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Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: 08-2017 YPO SPONSORSHIP

$25,000

ICV EVENTS LLC

PURPOSE: ICV EVENTS

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that X Prize Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $59,884,133.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Musk Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CARBON REMOVAL

$54,000,000
Alana Usa Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SPONSOR A COMPETITION THROUGH XPRIZE FOUNDATION TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF TROPICAL RAINFORESTS AROUND THE WORLD BY INCENTIVIZING INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS TO INNOVATE RAPID AND AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS TO EXPEDITE THE MONITORING OF BIODIVERSITY.

$3,000,000
New Profit Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: PRIZE AWARD

$2,400,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Education

$300,000
Elbaz Family Foundation Tr

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: TO BRING ABOUT RADICAL BREAKTHROUGHS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY.

$75,000
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
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