The Uplands Center Foundation
The Uplands Center Foundation is a private foundation, based in Verona, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.0M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.2M.
The Uplands Center Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,488,870
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,548,788
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,037,749
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,141,636
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Uplands Center Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $322 (2021) to $5K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Townsend Elementary School PTA Walton, NY | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,488,870 | $1,548,788 | $1,141,636 | — | — | $1,037,749 | $1,187,014 |
| 2023 | $17,312,385 | $1,013,297 | $1,131,590 | $3,000 | 1 | $1,006,730 | $702,858 |
| 2022 | $15,347,264 | $318,145 | $1,118,267 | $5,000 | 1 | $843,460 | $591,062 |
| 2021 | $18,508,198 | $1,883,897 | $1,560,092 | $322 | 1 | $1,281,018 | $1,611,758 |
| 2020 | $18,039,834 | $685,027 | $2,611,942 | — | — | — | $671,050 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Uplands Center Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Morrell Rasmussen
Trustee See Also Statement
Trustee → Trustee See Also Statement, 2023
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $83K (2024)
Christopher David Cerf
Trustee See Also Statement
Trustee → Trustee See Also Statement, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $83K (2024)
Leah Rasmussen Cerf
Trustee See Also Statement
Trustee → Trustee See Also Statement, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Nathan Rasmussen Cerf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Rasmussen Cerf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $83K, to Christopher David Cerf (Trustee See Also Statement 13). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Uplands Center Foundation
How large is The Uplands Center Foundation?
The Uplands Center Foundation reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
Where does The Uplands Center Foundation operate?
The Uplands Center Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is The Uplands Center Foundation's EIN?
The Uplands Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4848898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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