Private foundation · EIN 84-1730205 · Luquillo, Puerto Rico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Upshot

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1,000 total, median $1,000. 100% of grants stayed in Puerto Rico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1,000
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in PR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tia Scheible Dog RescureRincon, PRDonation to dog rescue$1,000

About this foundation

Upshot is a private grantmaking foundation in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, administered in care of Stuart Bernsen, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Upshot accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Upshot give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1,000 across 1 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Upshot give?

Puerto Rico (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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