Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc is a private foundation filing Form 990-PF and based in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. In 2024, it gave $116,000 through 18 grants to charitable organizations, most of them in North Carolina.
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc gave $116K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,000
- +48.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +157.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,444
- -42.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $973,390
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3141, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Phone: (704) 840-4744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carteret County Humane Society ($25K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 9% to recipients in Florida, and 1% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 231% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $116K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carteret County Humane Society Newport, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Akita Rescue Society of Florida Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Urban Promise Charlotte Charlotte, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hope Mission of Carteret County Morehead City, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pitt County Schools Education Foundation Greenville, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Winterville, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Camp Lurecrest Lake Lure, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Coastal Women's Shelter New Bern, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Saving Grace Animals for Adoption Wake Forest, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Adoption First Animal Rescue Jacksonville, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $973,390 | $57,499 | $136,117 | $116,000 | 18 | $116,000 | $46,964 | $52,088 |
| 2023 | $1,052,008 | $697,630 | $86,101 | $78,000 | 7 | $78,005 | $689,338 | $42,584 |
| 2022 | $440,479 | $1,005,946 | $45,000 | $44,000 | 3 | $44,500 | $122 | $4,399 |
| 2021 | $55,226 | $50,004 | $35,600 | $35,000 | 7 | $35,000 | — | $1,681 |
| 2020 | $40,822 | $40,016 | $79,629 | $79,000 | 11 | — | — | $3,189 |
| 2019 | $80,435 | $70,083 | $44,100 | $43,500 | 10 | — | — | $4,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Carteret County Humane Society describes its mission as protecting and sheltering homeless animals, promoting adoption, and supporting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs. UrbanPromise Charlotte says it works to support the academic, spiritual, and social development of low-income children and youth. Carteret County Domestic Violence Program describes its work as providing support, counseling, and related assistance to people affected by domestic violence.
Other 2024 grantees included educational organizations. Pitt County Educational Foundation describes its mission as transforming the community through excellence in public education, while Carteret County Public School Foundation says it supports students, educators, schools, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $116,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest reported grants were $25,000 to Carteret County Humane Society; $10,000 each to Akita Rescue Society of Florida, Urban Promise Charlotte, Hope Mission of Carteret County, and Pitt County Schools Education Foundation; and $5,000 each to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain, Camp Lurecrest, Coastal Women’s Shelter, Saving Grace Animals for Adoption, Adoption First Animal Rescue, Camp Grier, and Carteret County Domestic Violence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edith H Upchurch as president and treasurer, and Sallie Harris Glover as vice president and secretary.
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc is led by Edith H. Upchurch, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edith H. Upchurch
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sallie Harris Glover
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc
How much does Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc give each year?
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc gave $116K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 7 grants.
What is Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,444, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc give grants?
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morehead City, NC (2 grants) and Beaufort, NC (2 grants).
Does Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Carteret County Humane Society ($25,000), Akita Rescue Society of Florida ($10,000) and Urban Promise Charlotte ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc?
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc reported $973K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8115216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Harris Upchurch Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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