Speak up
Speak up is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sebastopol, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Speak up at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $27,982
- -83.8% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $39,304
- -77.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Speak up funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Speak up Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Speak up foundation supported education programs conducted by its related organization.speak up. The grant to speak up foundation''s was used solely for the purpose of furthering the foundation's mission and engaging in charitable and educational programs. | $239,845 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $27,982 | $39,304 | — | — |
| 2022 | $11,454 | $172,453 | $177,528 | — | — |
| 2021 | $17,144 | $1,038,852 | $1,141,039 | $239,845 | 1 |
| 2020 | $122,544 | $1,349,286 | $1,384,030 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Speak up is led by Katie Braude, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Katie Braude
Chair
Executive Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $1K (2023)
Christian Esperias
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gold
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Austin Dragon (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Landers (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Russell Altenburg (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Aida Rodriguez (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mary Najera (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $1K, to Katie Braude (Chair).
Frequently asked questions about Speak up
What is Speak up?
Speak up is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sebastopol, CA.
Where does Speak up operate?
Speak up has awarded grants in California.
What is Speak up's EIN?
Speak up's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0487626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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