The Lucy & Eleanor S Upton Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderIselin, New Jersey · EIN 22-6074947 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Frank L Fekete CPA |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Wood Ave South Ste420, Iselin NJ 08830 |
| Phone | 2014346875 |
| Form and materials | No specific form is required. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Newark, NJ | General Use | $50,000 |
| Newark Museum | Newark, NJ | General Use | $35,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation | Edison, NJ | General Use | $30,000 |
| Kent Place School | Summit, NJ | For Kent Place Fund | $20,000 |
| Saint Peter's University | Jersey City, NJ | $20,000 | |
| The Craig School | Mountain Lakes, NJ | General Use | $20,000 |
| Adler Aphrasia Center | Maywood, NJ | General Use | $15,000 |
| Enfield Shaker Museum | Enfield, NH | Purchase and maintenance of La Salette property | $15,000 |
| House of Faith Inc | Jersey City, NJ | General Use | $15,000 |
| Mascoma Valley Preservation | Grafton, NH | General Use | $15,000 |
| Saint Vincent Academy | Newark, NJ | Donation to be used towards tuition and scholarships | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | Saint Paul, MN | General Use | $13,500 |
| New Jersey SEEDS | Newark, NJ | General Use | $12,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation | Mountainside, NJ | General Use | $10,000 |
| Community FoodBank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | General Use | $9,500 |
| Kiawah Island Community Association | Kiawah Island, SC | Stop Payment on Donation | $9,000 |
| Saint Benedict's Preparatory School | Newark, NJ | For support of the Music Department | $8,500 |
| Arts Etc | Johns Island, SC | General Use | $8,000 |
| Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network | North Charleston, SC | General use | $8,000 |
| John Cabot University | Rome, IT | General Use | $7,500 |
| Kiawah Island Conservancy | Kiawah, SC | General Use | $7,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | New London, NH | Support of new projects | $6,200 |
| Oasis Haven for Women and Children | Paterson, NJ | General Use | $6,000 |
| Faith's Lodge | Plymouth, MN | General Use | $5,000 |
| Lebanon Opera House | Lebanon, NH | General Use | $5,000 |
| Morris Museum | Morristown, NJ | General Use | $5,000 |
| Mercy House | Newark, NJ | General Use | $5,000 |
| Saint Aloysius Elementary Academy | Jersey City, NJ | General Use | $5,000 |
| Canaan Historical Society | Canaan, NH | General Use | $4,000 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | Lancaster, PA | General Use | $4,000 |
| Zoological Society of New Jersey | West Orange, NJ | Donation to be used for the Turtle Back Zoo | $4,000 |
| Your Grandmother's Cupboard | Toms River, NJ | General Use | $3,000 |
| Mascoma Music Boosters | Enfield, NH | General Use | $2,500 |
| Als Tdi | Watertown, MA | Donation for the support of the ALS Therapy Development Institute | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $399,200 | 34 |
| 2023 | $344,200 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523039349101387
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6074947
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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