Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC is a Hartford, Connecticut, private foundation that reported $18,610 in grants to 12 organizations in 2024. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC at a glance
In short: Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC gave $19K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. 92% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,610
- +202.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,551
- +202.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $505
- Total assets
- $62,030
- +432.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 92% first-time grantees (11 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 Asylum St 20Th Fl, Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 548-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Affairs Counsel of CT ($9K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining reported shares were Maine (3%), Massachusetts (3%), Arizona (3%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC open to new grantees?
92%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 12 grantees (92%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 272% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $620 (2022) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Affairs Counsel of CT Hartford, CT | General Operations of Organization | $8,600 |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | General Operations of Organization | $4,300 |
| The Friendship Service Center Inc Hartford, CT | General Operations of Organization | $1,000 |
| CT Breast Health Initiative New Britain, CT | General Operations of Organization | $1,000 |
| Miracle League of Southeastern CT Niantic, CT | General Operations of Organization | $1,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | General Operations of Organization | $510 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | General Operations of Organization | $500 |
| Make-a-Wish America Pheonix, AZ | General Operations of Organization | $500 |
| Protectors of Animals Inc East Hartford, CT | General Operations of Organization | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New H New Haven, CT | General Operations of Organization | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,030 | $69,000 | $18,610 | $18,610 | 12 | $18,610 | $1,814 |
| 2023 | $11,640 | — | $6,150 | $6,150 | 12 | $6,150 | $725 |
| 2022 | $17,790 | — | $620 | $620 | 3 | $620 | $891 |
| 2021 | $18,410 | — | $5,000 | $5,000 | 7 | $5,000 | $1,030 |
| 2020 | $23,410 | — | $4,475 | $4,475 | 4 | — | $1,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 went to organizations including a hospital, cancer-health and animal-protection organizations, youth-serving groups, and organizations focused on international affairs, veterans, and other causes. For example, Hartford Hospital describes its mission as improving the health and healing of the people and communities it serves; the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative says it works locally against breast cancer through education and research; and Protectors of Animals says it rescues cats and dogs and promotes spay/neuter in its community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $18,610. Grants ranged from $200 to $8,600, with a median grant of $505. The largest awards were $8,600 to World Affairs Council of CT and $4,300 to Hartford Hospital. Other notable grants included $1,000 each to The Friendship Service Center Inc, CT Breast Health Initiative, and Miracle League of Southeastern CT.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Martino as president, John F Wolter as secretary, and David J Monz as assistant secretary.
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC is led by Robert J. Martino, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Martino
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Monz
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John F. Wolter
Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC
How much does Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC give each year?
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC gave $19K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 12 grants.
What is Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC's typical grant size?
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC's median grant in 2024 was $505, and its average grant was $1,551, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC that year got $2K on average.
Where does Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC give grants?
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC gives mostly in Connecticut: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC's largest grantees?
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC's largest 2024 grantees include World Affairs Counsel of CT ($8,600), Hartford Hospital ($4,300) and The Friendship Service Center Inc ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC?
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC reported $62K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospital, cancer-health and animal-protection organizations, youth-serving groups, and organizations focused on international affairs, veterans, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC's EIN?
Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1409387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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