Upswing Foundation
Upswing Foundation's mission is to catapult dreams and connect people, specifically by (I) providing first-rate resources & opportunities to underserved youth. (II) unifying diverse communities via education, whimsy & gathering. (III) building & maintaining sports facility that empowers & inspires all. (IV) supporting other nonprofit and foreign organizations that align both in mission and application of foundation's aim.
Upswing Foundation at a glance
In short: Upswing Foundation gave $326K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,631
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,126
- +37.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $26,117,523
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Upswing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Haven Charitable Trust ($158K). Together the top 5 received $326K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 21 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Upswing Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $326K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Haven Charitable Trust Sedalia, CO | Construction of Secondary School in Rwanda | $158,131 |
| Ace Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | Lower Income Education Support | $115,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Athlete Support | $35,000 |
| Restore International San Diego, CA | Human Rights Support | $10,000 |
| Irresistable Church Network Alpharetta, GA | Religious Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,117,523 | $915,746 | $3,367,336 | $325,631 | 5 | $636,388 |
| 2024 | $28,801,739 | $1,010,282 | $2,779,966 | $285,000 | 6 | $991,827 |
| 2023 | $29,390,588 | $915,309 | $1,829,147 | $326,000 | 6 | $915,309 |
| 2022 | $30,631,775 | $10,093,105 | $1,720,281 | $1,124,779 | 4 | $943,105 |
About Upswing Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Upswing Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Lakewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $326K. Net investment income was $636K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Upswing Foundation is led by Josh Wilson, CEO on every filing since 2023; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josh Wilson
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $146K (2025)
Harmony Myers
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hollern
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Detrick
Vice President Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$184K (2025)
Jason Myers
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ted Gerbick (2023–2024) — CMO
- Former: Brian Kula (2023) — Former CEO
- Former: Harold Andrews (2022) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Andrews (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $184K, to Kristy Detrick (Vice President Operations). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Upswing Foundation
How much does Upswing Foundation give each year?
Upswing Foundation gave $326K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $285K across 6 grants.
What is Upswing Foundation's typical grant size?
Upswing Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $65,126, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Upswing Foundation give grants?
Upswing Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (11%).
Does Upswing Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Upswing Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Upswing Foundation's largest grantees?
Upswing Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Haven Charitable Trust ($158,131), Ace Scholarships ($115,000) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Upswing Foundation?
Upswing Foundation reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $916K.
What is Upswing Foundation?
Upswing Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Lakewood, CO. It holds $26.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Upswing Foundation's EIN?
Upswing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3622275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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