UpMobility Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
UpMobility Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Little Falls, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.1 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
56% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.2 million | 43 | $15.3 million |
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 45 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 55 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
UpMobility 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What UpMobility Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $4.8 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $400,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $350,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $152,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $134,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $117,000 |
| California | 4 | $103,333 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Cnty | General Charitable Purposes | $1.2 million |
| Little Falls City School District | General Charitable Purposes | $1.1 million |
| Herkimer County Children's Center | General Charitable Purposes | $450,000 |
| Right to Start | General Charitable Purposes | $400,000 |
| Unite America Institute | General Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Civics Unplugged Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Blacque Acres | General Charitable Purposes | $216,000 |
| Upstate Venture Connect | General Charitable Purposes | $200,000 |
| Little Falls Youth & Family Center | General Charitable Purposes | $185,612 |
| The Resolution Project | General Charitable Purposes | $175,000 |
| Herkimer Next Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $136,500 |
| UATX University of Austin | General Charitable Purposes | $134,500 |
| Water Mission | General Charitable Purposes | $117,000 |
| Students for Liberty | General Charitable Purposes | $102,500 |
| Focus on the Family | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| America On Tech | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts | General Charitable Purposes | $82,884 |
| War Dog Memorial | General Charitable Purposes | $81,948 |
| Catholic Charities of Herkimer County | General Charitable Purposes | $69,280 |
| Rescue Mission of Utica | General Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Government Justice Center | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Wells of Life Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Million Dollar Women Fund | General Charitable Purposes | $45,000 |
| Music Heals International | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| First Tech Fund Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Rank the Vote | General Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Holy Family Parish | General Charitable Purposes | $32,825 |
| The Masonic Medical Research Institute | General Charitable Purposes | $32,500 |
| The Project Fibonacci Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $27,750 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care | General Charitable Purposes | $27,064 |
| Abraham House | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| YWCA of the Mohawk Valley | General Charitable Purposes | $12,500 |
| Community Foundation of Otsego County | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension - Herkimer | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida County | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| BizWorld Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Current | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Babinec
- Michael Sciotti
- Peggy O'Shea
- Kevin Crosley
- Randall VanWagoner
Questions people ask
Does UpMobility Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does UpMobility Foundation Inc give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs UpMobility Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Babinec (Director/President/Treasurer), Michael Sciotti (Chief Financial Officer), Peggy O'Shea (Interim Executive Director) and Kevin Crosley (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does UpMobility Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.