Upward Scholars provides adult immigrants the boost they need to move up the economic ladder through education and career development support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-9.7% YoY
Revenue
$1.2M
-31.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$32K
+27.1% YoY
Expenses
$1.3M
-0.8% YoY
About Upward Scholars
Based on IRS filings
Upward Scholars is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in REDWOOD CITY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,300,455 | $1,439,965 | $1,033,994 |
| Revenue | $1,152,558 | $1,688,819 | $1,190,906 |
| Expenses | $1,310,899 | $1,321,450 | $1,040,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $31,867 | $25,070 | $6,726 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Upward Scholars
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Prieto | Executive Dir. | 40 | $178,938 |
| Erika Pretell | President | 15 | — |
| Marilyn Ezrin | Vice President | 2.5 | — |
| Eric Takaha | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Beth Harrison | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Amado Flores Rentera | Director | 1 | — |
| Angelica Elizondo Bryant | Director | 1 | — |
| Anuj Gaggar | Director | 1 | — |
| David Moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeannie Karl | Director | 1 | — |
| Oliver Araque | Director | 1 | — |
| Rodrigo Espinosa | Director | 1 | — |
| Stefani Jacobson Willis | Director | 1 | — |
| Sangita Jayaraman | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Susanna Tang | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Min | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upward Scholars?
Upward Scholars is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in REDWOOD CITY, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Upward Scholars?
As of 2024, Upward Scholars holds $1.3M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue.
Where does Upward Scholars operate?
Upward Scholars has awarded grants in California.
What is Upward Scholars's EIN?
Upward Scholars's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4128140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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