The RW Upson Family Foundation
The RW Upson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $475K in total assets. In 2024, it made $9K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $58K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$475K
+236.6% YoY
Revenue
$344K
+143.6% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$9K
Expenses
$10K
About The RW Upson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The RW Upson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $475K in total assets. In 2024, it made $9K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $58K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $475,342 | $141,238 |
| Revenue | $344,010 | $141,238 |
| Expenses | $9,906 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,006 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,396 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $18,326 | $392 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
0 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candace Bignell | Dir | 1 | — |
| Christopher Bignell | Dir | 1 | — |
| Derek Upson | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | 1 | — |
| Gilbert Upson | Dir | 1 | — |
| Wendy Upson | Dir | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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