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The Upbeat Foundation

Preselected recipients only Westlake Village, California · EIN 954457104

The Upbeat Foundation is a private foundation in Westlake Village, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $900 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $900 and the largest $900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $600 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$1,5002$19,129
2023$6001$16,797
2024$9001$13,526

How to apply

The Upbeat Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Upbeat Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$900

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red Cross
Santa Monica, CA
Unrestricted$900

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Upbeat Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Upbeat Foundation give?

$900 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $900.

Who runs The Upbeat Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stacy Allen (President & CEO) and Jack Kaplan (Treasurer).

What does The Upbeat Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services.

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