The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,370 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,085 and the largest $10,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,370
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,085
- Largest grant$10,100
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $119,100 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,040 | 11 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $119,100 | 12 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $85,370 | 16 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $21,170 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $16,100 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,100 |
| New York | 3 | $10,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| Feeding the Orphans | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Halfthestory | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Open Hearts for Orphans Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $5,170 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Docs International Health and Rescue Alliance LTD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Open Door Shelter Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Impact 100 Palm Beach County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Woofgang and Co | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ken Clark
- Kevin Clark
- Katheryn Clark Fortunato
Questions people ask
Does The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation give?
$85,370 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,085.
Who runs The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ken Clark (Sec), Kevin Clark (Dir, Treas) and Katheryn Clark Fortunato (Dir, Pres).
What does The Onward and Upward Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.