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THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC

THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC

Sierra Madre, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4688722
Regional Funder
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THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC

Sierra Madre, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4688722
Regional Funder

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Heads Up Youth Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California and Hawaii, having distributed a total of $46.5K across seven grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORTING DISADVANTAGED, AT-RISK, AND FOSTER YOUTH IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA.
Total Funding Given

$46.5K

2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Debbie Ishihara
Board Member
C
Calvin Higashigawa
Board Member
R
Robert Fukuzaki
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC give?
THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California and Hawaii. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $46 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include ETM-LA INC, HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and READING IS FUNDAMENTAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC?
THE HEADS UP YOUTH FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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