Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance is a charitable, educational and public service organization in NE Los Angeles. Founded in 1983 after the murder of a local gay man, UGLA provides visibility and support systems for the LGBTQ+ community through community-based programs and events.
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc gave $36K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $36K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $36,230
- +34.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $36,230
- +34.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $36,230
- Total assets
- $1,461,546
- -3.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
UGLA Bill Bailey Matching Funds Program
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
UGLA Community Grants Program
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
UGLA Scholarship Program - Community College (Two-Year/Vocational)
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
Amount
$500 - $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was One Institute ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $109K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Institute Los Angeles, CA | — | $36,230 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,461,546 | $88,024 | $141,578 | $36,230 | 1 | $58,223 |
| 2025 | $1,515,100 | $86,705 | $134,049 | $27,000 | 1 | $51,514 |
| 2024 | $1,562,444 | $125,342 | $147,346 | $109,447 | Total only | $73,177 |
| 2023 | $1,584,448 | $61,628 | $116,816 | $94,347 | Total only | $22,441 |
| 2022 | $1,639,636 | $1,080,148 | $87,374 | $55,800 | Total only | $1,045,991 |
| 2021 | $646,862 | $86,341 | $77,302 | $39,823 | Total only | $37,530 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $58K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc is led by Carl Matthes, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carl Matthes
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul McDermott
Outreach Chair
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan E Potter
Director at Large
Treasurer → Director at Large, 2026
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Rose
Director at Large
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Field
Director at Large
On filings since 2025
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Johnson
Director at Large
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tac Phung
Secretary
Director at Large → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin M Bank
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Ben Bank (2025) — Director at Large
- Former: Ken Saltzman (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ruth Riley (2021–2024) — Director at Large
- Former: Richard Curoso (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Carlos Avalos (2021–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Debra Waz (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Debbie Waz (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc
How much does Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc give each year?
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc gave $36K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc?
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $88K.
Where does Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc operate?
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc's EIN?
Uptown Gay & Lesbian Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4129759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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