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Upshot Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Orlando, Florida · EIN 842619549

Upshot Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $26,500 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$26,5005$24,740
2024$27,0004$22,811

How to apply

Upshot Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Upshot Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida2$20,000
District of Columbia1$5,000
Connecticut1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Orlando Ballet Inc
Orlando, FL
Support for fine arts$15,000
Special Olympics Florida Inc
Washington, DC
Contribute equipment, attire and health supplies that can help transform an athlete's life$5,000
United Arts of Central Florida Inc
Orlando, FL
Support for fine arts$5,000
Prea Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Support for real estate advancement$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Upshot Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Upshot Foundation Inc give?

$27,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Upshot Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Socarras (President), Raul Socarras (Treasurer) and Juan Carlos Gomez (Secretary).

What does Upshot Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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