Nonprofit · EIN 95-4288926
UPWARD BOUND HOUSE
Tax-exempt · SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,721,807 | $9,764,852 | -$43,045 | $13,781,845 | $2,475,558 | $11,306,287 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,022,323 | $8,525,680 | $496,643 | $13,380,928 | $2,117,163 | $11,263,765 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,360,104
- of which government grants
- $7,472,236
- Program service revenue
- $129,454
- Investment income
- $232,249
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $313,475
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,933,204
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,753,860
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $63,143
- Accounting fees
- $158,637
- Occupancy
- $1,358,075
- Travel
- $68,319
- Depreciation
- $189,436
- Program services (functional)
- $8,923,759
- Management and general (functional)
- $378,433
- Fundraising (functional)
- $462,660
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,380,928
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,781,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,475,558
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,306,287
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,884,417
- Publicly traded securities
- $140,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,600,422
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,705,865
- Gross receipts
- $9,721,807
- Employees
- 65
- Volunteers
- 95
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE MIRASY-GLASCO | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $249,217 | $11,829 |
| TARA BROWN | DIRECTOR OF ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,030 | $10,774 |
| ERIC SARKISYAN | CFO (AS OF 9/2024) Officer | 40 | $51,141 | $1,288 |
| BOOKER PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY MAROUN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY MCQUADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENDA MARTINEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE TIERNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE SPIEGEL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM DEFENDERFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KITTY WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REVEREND PATRICIA FARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL WHITTENBURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LEGGIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY EDWARDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GREGG BATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE MIRASY-GLASCO | CEO & PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $228,431 | $10,767 |
| TARA BROWN | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,238 | $9,576 |
| CINDY MAROUN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENDA MARTINEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY EDWARDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LEGGIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERT P VERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOOKER PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY MCQUADE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE TIERNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE SPIEGEL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM DEFENDERFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KITTY WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REVEREND PATRICIA FARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL WHITTENBURG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YSETTE WITTEVEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1104 WASHINGTON AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403-4119
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTINE MIRASY-GLASCO, 1104 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
- Signed the 990
- ERIC SARKISYAN, CFO
- Phone
- (310) 458-7779
- Website
- WWW.UPWARDBOUNDHOUSE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4288926 or by the name UPWARD BOUND HOUSE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS AMONG FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY. OUR CENTRAL GOAL IS TO EMPOWER EVERY HOMELESS FAMILY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND AND BARRIERS, TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LEAD PRODUCTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES. WE SEEK TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, WITH A FOCUS ON PROMOTING THE OBJECTIVES OF FAMILY STRENGTHENING, EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT, GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND PERMANENT HOUSING.
Program accomplishments
- PERMANENT HOUSING - SOUTH LOS ANGELES HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER (4 FACILITIES IN SOUTH LA) AND RAPID REHOUSING (RRH) SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ITS RRH SERVICES FROM OFFICES LOCATED WITHIN THE COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF COMPTON. THE 4 EMERGENCY SHELTERS OFFER 24-HOUR CRISIS HOUSING, AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES, FOR UP TO 4 TO 5 MONTHS PER FAMILY. RRH MOVES HOMELESS FAMILIES FROM SHELTERS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BY PROVIDING PROACTIVE LANDLORD OUTREACH AND HOUSING SEARCH ASSISTANCE, COUPLED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (E.G. SECURITY DEPOSITS, SHORT-TERM RENT SUBSIDIES). ONCE IN HOUSING, FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN TIME-LIMITED, INTENSIVE, IN-HOME SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS PARENT, CHILD AND FAMILY BARRIERS TO HOUSING AND SCHOOL STABILITY, ECONOMIC SECURITY AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION CLOSELY COLLABORATES WITH THE SPA 6 FAMILY SOLUTIONS CENTER OPERATED BY SSG/HOPICS TO ACCEPT REFERRALS AND COORDINATE SERVICES.Expenses $5,440,544
- INTERIM HOUSING - IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 450 FAMILIES (516 ADULTS AND 855 CHILDREN). OF THE 240 FAMILIES WHO EXITED THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS, 83% MOVED TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND 30% INCREASED THEIR INCOME THROUGH EMPLOYMENT. WESTSIDE HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FAMILY PLACE (SANTA MONICA), A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY (21 ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS) OFFERING PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES FOR UP TO 9 MONTHS, AND FAMILY SHELTER (CULVER CITY), AN EMERGENCY SHELTER (18-STUDIO UNITS) OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES FOR UP TO 4 OR 5 MONTHS.Expenses $3,456,524 · revenue $129,454
- HEALTH & WELLNESS - WELLNESS AND FARM PROGRAM - THE FARM PROGRAM, LOCATED IN SANTA MONICA, PROVIDES AND ENVIRONMENT FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO LEARN HOW TO GROW AND PREPARE THEIR OWN FOOD THROUGH FUN, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING FOOD SECURITY AND PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING HABITS. HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM USES AN URBAN FARM (OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION) AS A THERAPEUTIC OUTLET TO TEACH LIFE SKILLS, PROVIDE JOB TRAINING, AND BUILD CLIENT CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. PARENT AND THEIR CHILD(REN), DEPENDING ON AGE, PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION, PLANTING, CARE AND CULTIVATION OF CROPS AS WELL AS CLASSES IN NUTRITION, COOKING AND HEALTHY LIVING.Expenses $26,691
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4288926
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,781,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,721,807
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $9,721,807 | $9,764,852 | $13,781,845 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $9,022,323 | $8,525,680 | $13,380,928 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,035,116 | $6,600,027 | $12,850,498 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-4288926).
Questions about UPWARD BOUND HOUSE
- What is the EIN of UPWARD BOUND HOUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UPWARD BOUND HOUSE is 95-4288926.
- Is UPWARD BOUND HOUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to UPWARD BOUND HOUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UPWARD BOUND HOUSE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UPWARD BOUND HOUSE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UPWARD BOUND HOUSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of UPWARD BOUND HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRISTINE MIRASY-GLASCO.
- Who are the officers and directors of UPWARD BOUND HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $249,217 (CHRISTINE MIRASY-GLASCO, CEO & PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does UPWARD BOUND HOUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,721,807, expenses of $9,764,852 and total assets of $13,781,845 at year end.
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