Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$109,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $101,000 | 20 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 22 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $109,000 | 23 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust 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 Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 23 | $109,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Operations | $12,000 |
| Community Healing Centers | Operations | $10,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association | Operations | $10,000 |
| Family & Children Services | Operations | $9,000 |
| Ministry With Community of Kalamazoo | Operations | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | Operations | $5,000 |
| Disability Network Southwest Michigan | Programs & services | $5,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Operations | $5,000 |
| Housing Resourcesinc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Milestone Senior Services | Operations | $5,000 |
| New Genesis | Operations | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | Integrated education and scholarships | $5,000 |
| Aacorn Farm Inc | Operations | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Drop in Child Care Center | Operations | $4,000 |
| Residential Opportunities Inc | Operations | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | Operations | $3,000 |
| Urban Alliance | Operations | $3,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Operations | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lending Hands of Michigan Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
| SLD Read | Programs & supports | $1,000 |
| El Concilio | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Upjohn Mason
- Florence U Orosz
- Amy Upjohn
- Henry L Upjohn II
- Martha Means Upjohn
- Joel J Orosz
- Bradley E Vandenberg
- Caroline Robbins
- Elizabeth K Brey
- Margaret J L Upjohn
Questions people ask
Does Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust give?
$109,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Upjohn Mason (Trustee), Florence U Orosz (Trustee), Amy Upjohn (Trustee) and Henry L Upjohn II (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.