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Also known as: C/O SUZANNE MUSIKANTOW-HOLSTER
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Upstart Foundation is a private corporation based in MT PLEASANT, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Suzanne Musikantow. It holds total assets of $354K. Annual income is reported at $147K. Total assets have decreased from $457K in 2010 to $324K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina, Illinois and Indiana. According to available records, Upstart Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $21K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $10K and $11K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, New York, Illinois, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Upstart Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NY, IL.
Upstart Foundation has distributed a total of $21K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $5K.
Upstart Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Upstart Foundation is headquartered in MT PLEASANT, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Musikantow-Holster | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Sanders | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Tam | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$324K
Fair Market Value
$421K
Net Worth
$324K
Grants Paid
$11K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$16K
Distribution Amount
$20K
Total: $315K
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$21K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading PartnersGENERAL | North Charleston, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Orphan ReliefGENERAL | North Charleston, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Chicago Foundation For WomenGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Florence Crittenton Programs Of South CarolinaGENERAL | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Food BankGENERAL | Charleston, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Children'S Organ Transplant AssociationGENERAL | Bloomington, IN | $1K | 2022 |
| The Hunger ProjectGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| The Representation ProjectGENERAL | Sacramento, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Girls In The GameGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2020 |
| Blue Sky BakeryGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2020 |
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