Upstart Foundation
Invitation OnlyMount Pleasant, South Carolina · EIN 36-4456462 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$27K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$651K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Lowcountry Orphan Relief | North Charleston, SC | General | $3,000 |
| Hibben United Methodist Church | Mount Pleasant, SC | General | $2,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | North Charleston, SC | General | $2,500 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Mount Pleasant, SC | General | $2,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Charleston, SC | General | $2,000 |
| Reading Partners | North Charleston, SC | General | $2,000 |
| Children's Organ Transplant Association | Bloomington, IN | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $11,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $10,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103264
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4456462
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.