Frederick S Upton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frederick S Upton Foundation is a private foundation in St Joseph, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.0 million and the largest $2.0 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.0 million
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$52.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $2.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 1 | $46.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 1 | $48.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 1 | $52.3 million |
How to apply
Frederick S Upton 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 Frederick S Upton Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien Community Foundation | Program support | $2.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie Vill
- Jeff Upton
- Thomas Fowler
- Ben Upton
- Melinda O' Brien
- Fred Upton
- Margaret Trumbull
- Sarah Dupont
Questions people ask
Does Frederick S Upton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frederick S Upton Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.0 million.
Who runs Frederick S Upton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carrie Vill (Chair), Jeff Upton (Vice Chair), Thomas Fowler (Treasurer) and Ben Upton (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Frederick S Upton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.