Upside Down Foundation
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 20-3701540 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$245K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epicentre Church | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Robert and Pearl Allen Missionaries in China | Mokelumne Hill, CA | Mission work | $40,000 |
| Jason Kerner Missionary Middle East | Aloha, OR | Charity | $20,000 |
| International Childcare Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | Charity | $13,680 |
| Having a Home | Garrison, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Upward Bound Study | Monterey Park, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Gabriela Ziolkowski Co Marvela Gomez | Pasadena, CA | Mission work | $10,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Madison, WI | Charity | $8,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Thru the Bible | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Barbara Alatorre Missionary | Pasadena, CA | Mission work | $5,000 |
| Jenice Sampson Missionary | Pasadena, CA | Mission work | $5,000 |
| Aadap Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $3,000 |
| Avenues Pregnancy Clinic | Glendale, CA | Charity | $3,000 |
| Heavenly Treasures | Glendora, CA | Charity | $2,500 |
| Convalescent Aid Society | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Menifield, VA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Crestview Prepatory School | LA Canada, CA | Mission work | $1,000 |
| Linda Wolfe | Pasadena, CA | Mission work | $1,000 |
| Romeo Pelongco Missionary | Los Angeles, CA | Mission work | $500 |
| Pathway Sfv | Northridge, CA | Mission work | $300 |
| Military Womens Memorial Foundation | Washington, DC | Charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245,080 | 22 |
| 2024 | $183,899 | 22 |
| 2023 | $158,880 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602409349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3701540
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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