Our Team.

You stand for something. We stand with you. Our impact-driven team aims to create real change, together.

Led by experienced philanthropic experts, our team provides advisor and management support to help clients amplify their social impact.

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Meet a few of our changemakers.

Our collaborative leadership team combines strategic philanthropy, operational excellence, and legal and financial oversight to scale client impact.

Leah Barr

VICE PRESIDENT

Leah Barr

Vice President of Social Impact

leah@foundation-x.org

612.230.3177

Sarah Rushford

TAX LEAD

Sarah Rushford

Tax Lead

sarah@foundation-x.org

612.876.9838

Gina Bathe

Manager

Gina Bathe

Manager, Social Impact

gina@foundation-x.org

612.230.3161

Michael Vedders

MARKETING LEAD

Michael Vedders

Marketing Lead

michael@foundation-x.org

612.367.8815

Taylor Moore

OPERATIONS LEAD

Taylor Moore

Operations Lead

taylor@foundation-x.org

612.367.8837

Photo Leah Barr & Emily Vennerstrom standing in a warehouse representing Foundation X

Women Operated.  Community Minded.

Our team’s unique perspectives on generosity are supported by our combined experience working across the philanthropic sector, paired with being women-led and operated. By blending lived experience, philanthropic management expertise, and community-centered values, we deliver tailored nonprofit and foundation solutions.