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Private Foundation
WAKING UP FOUNDATION
WAKING UP FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in ENCINO, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $1.4M, expenses of $714K, total assets of $1.3M. Imperigo tracks 24 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $3.8M.
EIN: 261643643
ENCINO, CA
Education N.E.C.
NTEE: B99
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.4M
Total Expenses$714K
Total Assets$1.3M
Grants Given24
Grant Total$3.8M
Filing Years2018–2024
Sample Grants Given
SAFE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FORUM INSTITUTE
TO SUPPORT MISSION OF MINIMIZING EXTREME AI RISKS.
$300,000
THE RAND CORPORATION
TO SUPPORT RESEARCH THAT DEVELOPS SOLUTIONS TO PUBLIC POLICY CHALLENGES TO HELP MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFER, MORE SECURE, HEALTHIER, AND MORE PROSPEROUS.
$250,000
EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION USA INC
RESEARCH TO INFORM AI POLICY, TRAINING AI POLICY RESEARCHERS AND PRACTITIONERS.
$100,000
GIVEDIRECTLY INC
IN SUPPORT OF PEOPLE IN POVERTY.
$50,000
LOTUS TREASURE
IN SUPPORT OF THE TULKU URGYEN RINPOCHE DZOGCHEN COMPILATION PROJECT.
$4,700
Showing up to 5 of 24 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
SECRETARY
Annaka Harris
PRESIDENT
Sam Harris
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.4M | $714K | $1.3M |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $673K |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $655K |
| 2019 | — | $2K | $18K |
| 2018 | $10 | $2K | $21K |
Between 2018 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $10 to $1.4M (+13672630%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CO, DC, MA, MD, NY, and 1 other state.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.