Upeksa Inc
Preselected recipients only
Upeksa Inc is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $125,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 2 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 2 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 2 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Upeksa Inc 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.
What Upeksa Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 2 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Road Home | Homeless shelter care | $100,000 |
| The Road Home | Homeless shelter care | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Pardyjak
- Eric Pardyjak
Questions people ask
Does Upeksa Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Upeksa Inc give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs Upeksa Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Pardyjak (Pres Treas) and Eric Pardyjak (VP Secr).
What does Upeksa Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.