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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 95-4652179

The David William Upham Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 76 grants and $3.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,575,000

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $96,233,647

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,193,705

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $83,306,353

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,005,000

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $74,432,017

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,830,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $65,834,312

  • Tax year 2021

    $782,450

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $78,108,119

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $2,265,218

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $354,753

  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $39,394

Grants paid in 2025

76 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Master's Academy InternationalSun Valley, CA

    To support pastor training

    $350,000
  2. The Master's SeminarySanta Clarita, CA

    To support ministry training

    $350,000
  3. Grace Community ChurchSun Valley, CA

    General support

    $350,000
  4. Heart and Armor FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To support veteran's sleep study

    $250,000
  5. Children's Hospital of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Mark taper and johnny mercer artists program

    $125,000
  6. American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD

    To support the hope lodge program

    $100,000
  7. Camp Hess KramerLos Angeles, CA

    To support the rebuilding of the wilshire boulevard temple camps

    $100,000
  8. La Dream Center FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To support the la wildfire victims

    $100,000
  9. Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CA

    To support services for the elderly and providing housing for LGBT youth

    $100,000
  10. Center Theater Group - Institutional AdvancementLos Angeles, CA

    Children's educational programming - student matinees

    $75,000
  11. Intervention Center for Early ChildhoodIrvine, CA

    To fund a touch activated tech assistance device for the aac department and group scholarships

    $75,000
  12. Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    To provide community support

    $75,000
  13. Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CA

    To provide food delivery for the ill

    $65,000
  14. Temple Beth ElAptos, CA

    To provide relevant and meaningfull programs to the congregation and beyond

    $60,000
  15. Children's Hospital of Orange CountyOrange, CA

    Cherese mari laulhere child life dept general donation

    $50,000
  16. Helping Hands MinistriesSarasota, FL

    To support the poor and needy

    $50,000
  17. LA Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CA

    To provide meals to people in need

    $50,000
  18. Southeast Community FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Fund tutoring programs

    $50,000
  19. Heart of Los Angeles Youth IncLos Angeles, CA

    To support after-school programs

    $40,000
  20. Jewish Family Service of LALos Angeles, CA

    To support the food insecure, low-income seniors, domestic violence victims and mental health services

    $40,000
  21. Pacific Collegiate SchoolSanta Cruz, CA

    General support

    $40,000
  22. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    To support pancreatic cancer research

    $40,000
  23. San Diego Zoological SocietySan Diego, CA

    To purchase two electric carts for the horticulture team

    $40,000
  24. LA Family Housing FoundationHollywood, CA

    To support housing for homeless

    $35,000
  25. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    To support children with debilitating illness

    $35,000
  26. Girls on the RunLos Gatos, CA

    To support after school programming and provide support to girls in need

    $30,000
  27. Lakewood High School AsbLakewood, CA

    To support lakewood asb

    $30,000
  28. Lupus LA FoundationEncino, CA

    To support lupus research

    $30,000
  29. Phase One FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To support cancer research

    $30,000
  30. Tannery World Dance & Cultural CenterSanta Cruz, CA

    To support the youth scholarship program

    $30,000
  31. Shakespeare Play on DBA Santa Cruz ShakespeareSanta Cruz, CA

    General support

    $30,000
  32. Gardena Carson YMCAGardena, CA

    Food distribution program

    $25,000
  33. Hoag Hospital Foundation Melanoma & Skin Cancer ProgramNewport Beach, CA

    To support the melanoma and skin cancer program

    $25,000
  34. Los Angeles Residential Community FoundationSanta Clarita, CA

    To support residential care for challenged adults

    $25,000
  35. The StoreorgNashville, TN

    To help feed the food insecure

    $25,000
  36. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    To support multiple sclerosis research

    $25,000
  37. YMCAWilmington, CA

    To provide afterschool care to elementary school children

    $25,000
  38. Gardena Carson YMCAGardena, CA

    Youth and government program

    $25,000
  39. Friends of the Santa Cruz LibrariesSanta Cruz, CA

    Support of the library

    $25,000
  40. Cabrillo College FoundationAptos, CA

    For emergency grants for students

    $25,000
  41. Long Beach State FoundationLong Beach, CA

    For the student emergency services - basic needs program

    $25,000
  42. End Brain Cancer InitiativeRedmond, WA

    To support the chris elliot fund to fund the brain tumor patient advocacy and access program

    $25,000
  43. Student Lunch BoxLos Angeles, CA

    Support for the mobile food pantry

    $25,000
  44. Mammoth Ski Patrol Alumni AssociationMammoth Lakes, CA

    For general support

    $25,000
  45. Mono County Sheriff Search & Rescue TeamMammoth Lakes, CA

    For rescue training

    $25,000
  46. Summit High School AsbFontana, CA

    To support girls softball

    $22,000
  47. Csulb Lauren Chalmers '83 Beach PantryLong Beach, CA

    To support food insecure csulb students

    $20,000
  48. Disabled Sports Eastern SierraMammoth Lakes, CA

    To allow disabled persons to experience outdoor mountain sports

    $20,000
  49. Fish for LifeSan Clemente, CA

    To support fishing trips for children with special needs

    $20,000
  50. UCLA Foundation - Veterans Legal ClinicPasadena, CA

    To provide legal support for veterans

    $20,000
  51. Wallace Rheumatic Diseases FoundationWest Hollywood, CA

    To support treatments for autoimmune rheumatic diseases

    $20,000
  52. Bay Area Wheelchair TennisSan Jose, CA

    General support

    $20,000
  53. Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA

    For the student pantry

    $20,000
  54. Food on FootLos Angeles, CA

    For the jobs & housing program

    $20,000
  55. Anti-Defamation LeagueLos Angeles, CA

    To support anti-defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all

    $15,000
  56. United in HarmonyLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $15,000
  57. Long Beach Rescue MissionLong Beach, CA

    General support for food bank

    $15,000
  58. Redondo Union High School AsbRedondo Beach, CA

    To support the girls basketball and volleyball programs

    $11,000
  59. Assistance League of La - Operation School BellLos Angeles, CA

    To provide support for school childrens uniforms, under garments and school supplies

    $10,000
  60. California Hockey Officials - Brandon Blumberg FoundationLong Beach, CA

    To offer financial support for start costs for hockey officials and educational scholarships

    $10,000
  61. Frenship Booster ClubWolforth, TX

    To support football program and team food bank

    $10,000
  62. Live Like Jojo FoundationLaguna Niguel, CA

    To provide support for children with chronic health issues

    $10,000
  63. SharsheretorgTeaneck, NJ

    To fund research for ovarian cancer

    $10,000
  64. South Tamarind Elementary SchoolFontana, CA

    To support character counts program

    $10,000
  65. The Asher HouseSalem, OR

    To support winston's healthcare

    $10,000
  66. Safe Parking LALos Angeles, CA

    Support of general operations

    $10,000
  67. Loyola Marymount University Water PoloLos Angeles, CA

    Support men's water polo team scholarships

    $10,000
  68. Outta the CageLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $10,000
  69. The Help GroupSherman Oaks, CA

    To support mental health and clinical programs

    $10,000
  70. Scarritt FoundationTucson, AZ

    General support for animal care

    $10,000
  71. Labradors & Friends Dog Rescue GroupSan Diego, CA

    General support for animal care

    $10,000
  72. Our City ForestSan Jose, CA

    For tree planting

    $10,000
  73. Logan Basketball AcademyLos Angeles, CA

    For scholarship athletes

    $10,000
  74. Frenship ISD - Bennett ElementaryWolfforth, TX

    To fund elementary pe supplies

    $5,000
  75. New VoiceLynwood, CA

    To support immigration services for under served communities

    $4,500
  76. Jessie Rees FoundationIrvine, CA

    To support children with childhood cancer

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion1 grant $350,00025% of the total
  2. Veterans and military1 grant $250,00018% of the total
  3. Health6 grants $245,00017% of the total
  4. Education6 grants $180,00013% of the total
  5. Human services5 grants $130,0009% of the total
  6. Arts and culture2 grants $105,0007% of the total
  7. 5 other causes10 grants $145,00010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California64 grants $3,250,000
  2. Maryland1 grant $100,000
  3. Tennessee2 grants $60,000
  4. Georgia1 grant $50,000
  5. Washington2 grants $45,000
  6. New York1 grant $25,000
  7. Texas2 grants $15,000
  8. Arizona1 grant $10,000
  9. New Jersey1 grant $10,000
  10. Oregon1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert A HarabedianDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $165,000
  • Willard M ReiszDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $165,000
  • Susan E BenderSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $38,900

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