2024-04-25T16:29:16-07:00 2023-12-31 812982825 Shelby Malvoso 360 Vernon St Unit 303 Oakland CA 94610 990 2023-01-01 454128140 Upward Scholars UPWA 6502546109 855 Jefferson Ave Box 506 Redwood City CA 94064 Linda Prieto Executive Director 2024-04-25 true Linda Prieto 999009999 true Shelby Malvoso P01968972 5104736240 X 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Linda Prieto 855 Jefferson Ave Box 506 Redwood City CA 94064 1688819 false X www.upwardscholars.org X 2009 CA Upward Scholars provides adult immigrants the boost they need to move up the economic ladder through education and career development support. 15 15 10 0 1184180 1663749 0 6726 25070 0 1190906 1688819 361946 322322 0 537433 818411 19656 24180 275160 121891 156537 1040926 1321450 149980 367369 1033994 1439965 17674 46057 1016320 1393908 Upward Scholars provides adult immigrants the boost they need to move up the economic ladder through education and career development support. false false 786951 322322 Upward Scholars fulfills its purpose by offering academic, financial, holistic, and career development programs to adult immigrant community college students throughout San Mateo County and Alameda Countys Peralta Community College District. Our four pillars of support are: Financial Support to lessen the burden of attending college, including free textbooks, course materials, and laptops, transportation assistance, grocery gift cards, and support for other college costs, as well as a Safety Net Fund that assists students with basic living expenses. Academic Support, including community and peer tutors, opportunities to improve English skills, peer learning facilitators, assistance with scholarship applications and applications for transfer to four-year universities, and an annual Graduation Celebration. Career Development, including vocational and entrepreneurship programs to foster students careers as interpreters, nannies, business owners, and teachers, and mentoring. Holistic Support to foster students physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, including counseling, resource navigation, and written references. In 2023, our goal was to serve 400 students; however, we served 477 students. 786951 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 true 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X Linda Prieto 6502546109 855 Jefferson Ave Box 506 Redwood City CA 94064 Linda Prieto Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 171833 0 14395 Erika Pretell President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marilyn Ezrin Vice President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Takaha Treasurer 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gabriel Swank Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Beth Harrison Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Amado Flores Rentera Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anglica Elizondo Bryant Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anuj Gaggar Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Moore Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeannie Karl Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Oliver Araque Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rodrigo Espinosa Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stefani Jacobson Willis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sangita Jayaraman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 171833 14395 1 false true false 0 15000 1648749 9561 1663749 0 25070 25070 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1688819 25070 4500 4500 317822 317822 0 0 187237 65533 56171 65533 0 508226 311670 52874 143682 10838 5411 1306 4121 48636 25117 9752 13767 63474 28288 19394 15792 0 1773 1773 24571 24571 0 24180 24180 0 33682 21987 11045 650 1343 1303 40 27604 5658 15336 6610 12776 12034 742 0 13831 965 12866 1300 1257 43 0 29792 29792 0 0 1880 1880 7985 7985 0 1321450 786951 259339 275160 361577 328944 0 289500 0 0 0 0 0 4654 11291 5641 1880 5641 3761 662122 806469 0 0 0 0 1033994 1439965 17674 46057 17674 46057 X 1008320 746340 8000 647568 1016320 1393908 1033994 1439965 367369 10219 X false false false X 378737 707380 956857 1184180 1663748 4890902 0 0 378737 707380 956857 1184180 1663748 4890902 333517 4557385 4718 926 87 6727 25071 37529 0 0 4928431 0.92470 0.88940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 662121 109057 35290 806468 305395 350000 6726 662121 305323 72 1670 303725 306043 950 306993 200009 100025 6009 306043 1.00000 false false false 5641 1880 3761 3761 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Held in reserve to use in emergency. X X true Kevin Walsh 2531 15th St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94114 Grant Writer false 24180 24180 CA true 0 0 Scholarships 418 27000 76040 Actual cost Books, food vouchers, etc Student Support 89 25133 5202 Actual cost Caps & gowns and stipends Student Safety Net 106 184447 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The non cash scholarships are handled through the bookstore or admin office of the community college. Students are registered with Upward Scholars and provide their account number when they need books, parking passes and food vouchers. The school sends a bill to Upward Scholars and we reimburse the school directly. Bus passes are purchased by Upward Scholars staff and made available to students. Cash scholarships are monitored as follows Speakers Bureau- paid after a student gives a talk about their experience. Car stipend- the two students who receive this award are required to send a picture with themselves and the car. Completer awards- given to students who complete their studies and submit documentation showing this. Gas allowance and books & parking- reimbursed directly to students after they submit receipts. X X X X false false false false false false false false false Linda Prieto Executive Dir. 171833 5212 9183 186228 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is sent to all board members. At the next board meeting the Treasurer or accountant is available to review and answer questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are required to review, sign and date the policy on an annual basis, indicating that they understand the policy and will comply with it. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Board reviews compensation for Executive Director annually and makes the decision about compensation using the Fair Pay Northern CA Nonprofits survey from Nonprofit Compensation Associates. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.