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Upside Down Foundation is a private corporation based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Jerry Wada. It holds total assets of $570K. Annual income is reported at $232K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Upside Down Foundation has made 69 grants totaling $679K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $127K in 2020 to $159K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $231K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $55K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Oregon, Indiana, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$48K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Upside Down Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 69 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR, IN.
Upside Down Foundation has distributed a total of $679K across 69 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $55K.
Upside Down Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Upside Down Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Wada | SECRETARY & DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jerry Wada | PRESIDENT & DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$159K
Total Assets
$550K
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$550K
Grants Paid
$159K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$123K
Distribution Amount
$132K
Total: $544K
Total Grants
69
Total Giving
$679K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thru The BibleCHARITY | Pasadena, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Epicentre ChurchCHARITY | Pasadena, CA | $47K | 2023 |
| Robert And Pearl Allen Missionaries In ChinaMISSION WORK | Mokelumne Hill, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Jason Kerner Missionary Middle EastCHARITY | Aloha, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| International Childcare MinistriesCHARITY | Indianapolis, IN | $14K | 2023 |
| Upward Bound StudyCHARITY | Monterey Park, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| I Planted A SeedCHARITY | Ft Meyers, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Jews For JesusCHARITY | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Having A HomeCHARITY | Garrison, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Aadap IncCHARITY | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Avenues Pregnancy ClinicCHARITY | Glendale, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Convalescent Aid SocietyCHARITY | Pasadena, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Prison FellowshipCHARITY | Menifield, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bible Study FellowshipCHARITY | San Antonio, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Overseas Missionary FellowshipMISSION WORK | Littleton, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of AmericaCHARITY | Topeka, KS | $500 | 2023 |
| Heavenly TreasuresCHARITY | Glendora, CA | $17K | 2022 |
| Development Associates InternationalCHARITY | Colorado Springs, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Flintridge Prep SchoolCHARITY | La Canada, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Millennium Relief & Development ServicesCHARITY | Bellaire, TX | $600 | 2021 |