The David William Upham Foundation
The David William Upham Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 76 grants totaling $3,575,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
The David William Upham Foundation at a glance
In short: The David William Upham Foundation gave $3.6M across 76 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in California. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,575,000
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 76
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,039
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $96,233,647
- +15.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (24 of 74, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David William Upham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2049 Century Park East 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 315-6200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David William Upham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Master's Academy International ($350K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 287 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to Maryland (3%), Tennessee (2%), Georgia (1%), and Washington (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David William Upham Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 74 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 95% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $782K (2021) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 76 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Academy International Sun Valley, CA | To Support Pastor Training | $350,000 |
| The Master's Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | To Support Ministry Training | $350,000 |
| Grace Community Church Sun Valley, CA | General Support | $350,000 |
| Heart and Armor Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Support Veteran's Sleep Study | $250,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Mark Taper and Johnny Mercer Artists Program | $125,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | To Support the Hope Lodge Program | $100,000 |
| Camp Hess Kramer Los Angeles, CA | To support the rebuilding of the wilshire boulevard temple camps | $100,000 |
| La Dream Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Support the La Wildfire Victims | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center Los Angeles, CA | To support services for the elderly and providing housing for lgbt youth | $100,000 |
| Center Theater Group - Institutional Advancement Los Angeles, CA | Children's Educational Programming - Student Matinees | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,233,647 | $4,631,417 | $4,946,064 | $3,575,000 | 76 | $4,084,368 | $3,880,338 | $4,329,956 |
| 2024 | $83,306,353 | $5,958,749 | $4,316,091 | $3,193,705 | 65 | $3,615,444 | $5,237,602 | $3,888,978 |
| 2023 | $74,432,017 | $3,281,284 | $4,009,102 | $3,005,000 | 61 | $3,376,779 | $2,602,516 | $3,488,770 |
| 2022 | $65,834,312 | $-928,862 | $2,992,210 | $1,830,000 | 53 | $2,156,356 | $394,868 | $3,363,613 |
| 2021 | $78,108,119 | $73,488,381 | $1,131,121 | $782,450 | 32 | $925,061 | $1,229,511 | $3,090,107 |
| 2020 | $2,265,218 | $1,976,258 | $65,793 | — | — | — | $310,622 | $15,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David William Upham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including ministry training, veterans’ health, health care, arts and education, social services, and camp programs.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. The Master’s Academy International says it supports ministry training centers that provide Bible education and training. Heart and Armor Foundation says it aims to protect veterans’ health and connect civilians to military service experiences. Camp Hess Kramer describes its work as providing land for camp activities intended to support children’s development. Other recipients include the Los Angeles LGBT Center, which describes a mission of helping LGBT people thrive; the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, which says music transforms and connects people and should be accessible to all; and Project Angel Food, which says it addresses health and food insecurity through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 76 grants totaling $3,575,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $350,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $350,000 to Master’s Academy International for pastor training, $350,000 to The Master’s Seminary for ministry training, and $350,000 to Grace Community Church for general support. Other notable awards included $250,000 to Heart and Armor Foundation for a veterans’ sleep study; $125,000 to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for the Mark Taper and Johnny Mercer Artists Program; and $100,000 each to the American Cancer Society for its Hope Lodge program, Camp Hess Kramer for rebuilding the Wilshire Boulevard Temple camps, LA Dream Center Foundation for wildfire victims, and Los Angeles LGBT Center for services for the elderly and housing for LGBT youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A Harabedian and Willard M Reisz as directors, and Susan E Bender as secretary.
The David William Upham Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert A. Harabedian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$69K (2021) → $165K (2025)
Willard M. Reisz
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$69K (2021) → $165K (2025)
Susan E. Bender
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $39K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Robert a Harabedian (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The David William Upham Foundation
How much does The David William Upham Foundation give each year?
The David William Upham Foundation gave $3.6M across 76 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 65 grants.
What is The David William Upham Foundation's typical grant size?
The David William Upham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $47,039, across 76 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David William Upham Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does The David William Upham Foundation give grants?
The David William Upham Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (19 grants), Santa Cruz, CA (4 grants), Long Beach, CA (4 grants) and Mammoth Lakes, CA (3 grants).
Does The David William Upham Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of The David William Upham Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 76) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David William Upham Foundation's largest grantees?
The David William Upham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Master's Academy International ($350,000), The Master's Seminary ($350,000) and Grace Community Church ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David William Upham Foundation?
The David William Upham Foundation reported $96.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The David William Upham Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including ministry training, veterans’ health, health care, arts and education, social services, and camp programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David William Upham Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The David William Upham Foundation's EIN?
The David William Upham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4652179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The David William Upham Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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