Virginia Lee Upham and Chester R Upham Jr Foundation
Historical FunderMineral Wells, Texas · EIN 26-3899233 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY KATHLEEN UPHAM |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 ENERGY AVENUE, MINERAL WELLS TX 76067 |
| Phone | 9403254491 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Palo Pinto County Inc | Mineral Wells, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Palo Pinto Area Foundation Inc | Mineral Wells, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Grace House Ministries Inc | Weatherford, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Mineral Wells Center of Life | Mineral Wells, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Hope Inc | Mineral Wells, TX | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611029349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3899233
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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