Upstate United Inc
A nonpartisan education and advocacy coalition made up of businesses and trade organizations with the goal to achieve reforms in albany that make upstate New York a stronger place to do business.
Upstate United Inc at a glance
In short: Upstate United Inc reported $600 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $600 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $159,105
- +374.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $560,230
- +76.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $434,687
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Upstate United Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600 (2024) to $95K (2023). In 2024 it reported $600 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Binghamton, NY | To Support Digital Readiness and Inclusion Programs | $23,750 |
| Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Albany, NY | To Support Digital Readiness and Inclusion Programs | $23,750 |
| North Country Chamber of Commerce Plattsburgh, NY | To Support Digital Readiness and Inclusion Programs | $23,750 |
| Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Rochester, NY | To Support Digital Readiness and Inclusion Programs | $23,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,105 | $560,230 | $434,687 | $600 | Total only |
| 2023 | $33,562 | $316,927 | $364,287 | $95,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $80,922 | $131,751 | $303,698 | — | — |
| 2021 | $252,869 | $224,527 | $262,997 | — | — |
| 2020 | $291,339 | $254,901 | $203,440 | — | — |
| 2019 | $239,878 | $256,111 | $282,827 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Upstate United Inc
Based on IRS filings
Upstate United Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $159K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $600 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Upstate United Inc is led by Justin Wilcox, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Wilcox
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $112K (2024)
Brian Sampson
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garry F. Douglas
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Duncan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Duffy
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dottie Gallagher (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michael Kracker (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Bob Duffy (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Dottie Gallagher-Cohen (2019) — Vice Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $112K, to Justin Wilcox (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Upstate United Inc
How much does Upstate United Inc give each year?
Upstate United Inc reported $600 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $95K across 4 grants.
How large is Upstate United Inc?
Upstate United Inc reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $560K.
What is Upstate United Inc?
Upstate United Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $159K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Upstate United Inc operate?
Upstate United Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Upstate United Inc's EIN?
Upstate United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2547597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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