Virginia Lee Upham and Chester R Upham Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Virginia Lee Upham and Chester R Upham Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Mineral Wells, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $65,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $55,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Kathleen Upham 999 Energy Avenue, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (940) 325-4491 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted on requesting entity letterhead, with specific details of the charitable, religious, scientific or educational purposes in which the entity is involved, in addition the amount of the request should be set out in full detail. |
| Deadlines | There are no specific submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, and educational purposes and for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Palo Pinto County Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Palo Pinto Area Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Grace House Ministries Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Mineral Wells Center of Life | General support | $10,000 |
| Hope Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Lee Upham
- Mary Kathleen Upham
- Chester R Upham III
- Katherine Michelle Garrett Gear
- Mary Melinda Mayes Kelly
- Ashley Cameron Steormann
- Slade Charless Upham
- Olivia Beck Upham Jennings
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Lee Upham and Chester R Upham Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no specific submission deadlines.
How much does Virginia Lee Upham and Chester R Upham Jr Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Virginia Lee Upham and Chester R Upham Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Lee Upham (Secretary), Mary Kathleen Upham (President/Chairman), Chester R Upham III (Director) and Katherine Michelle Garrett Gear (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.