Speak up Foundation
The foundation supports charitable and educational programs and activities that provide California's public school parents and other stakeholders with the tools and information they need to engage on issues of educational excellence. By promoting these activities, the Speak up Foundation will help ensure that all californian public school children have an equal opportunity to receive outstanding educations.
Speak up Foundation at a glance
In short: Speak up Foundation gave $900K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $900K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $900,000
- -27.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $900,000
- -27.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $900,000
- Total assets
- $6,295
- -95.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Speak up Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Speak up ($900K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $900K (2021) to $1.2M (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $900K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Speak up Los Angeles, CA | Assist in parent education efforts for excellence and equity in schools | $900,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,295 | $1,101,347 | $1,138,939 | $900,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $132,903 | $1,278,333 | $1,334,827 | $1,234,261 | 1 |
About Speak up Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Speak up Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $900K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Speak up Foundation is led by Katie Braude, Board Member & Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Katie Braude
Board Member & Chair
Secretary → Board Member & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$26K (2021)
Richard Landers
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Kohav
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russ Altenburg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angel Tyree
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Angelica Solis-Montero
Board Member
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $26K, to Katie Braude (Board Member/Chair).
Frequently asked questions about Speak up Foundation
How much does Speak up Foundation give each year?
Speak up Foundation gave $900K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Speak up Foundation?
Speak up Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Speak up Foundation?
Speak up Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Speak up Foundation operate?
Speak up Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Speak up Foundation's EIN?
Speak up Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1844813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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