Frederick S. Upton Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “With a mission rooted in community love and cultural awareness, the foundation welcomes grant applications annually from agencies serving the region.”
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Geography
- In Berrien County, Michigan
- Serving Berrien County, Michigan
Other requirements
- Agencies are allowed one grant application per year.
- Grantees must contact the Foundation prior to submitting a grant.
Overview
The Frederick S. Upton Foundation offers grants to enhance the quality of life in Berrien County, Michigan. With a mission rooted in community love and cultural awareness, the foundation welcomes grant applications annually from agencies serving the region. Interested applicants must consult the foundation prior to submission. Established in 1954, the foundation reflects the philanthropic legacy of Frederick Stanley Upton, emphasizing dedication, hard work, and a commitment to giving back.
Upton Foundation has three grant cycles each year. To request a grant application email or call the Foundation.
Eligibility
The focus for the grants is agencies serving Berrien County, Michigan.Agencies are allowed one grant application per year.Grantees must contact the Foundation prior to submitting a grant.
What Berrien Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 201
- Total given
- $9.24M
- Median grant
- $18K
- Range
- $5,290–$872K
- By dollars: Michigan 76%, Ohio 6%, Indiana 4%. Top recipient cities: Benton Harbor, MI; St Joseph, MI; Stevensville, MI.
- 46% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
St Joseph Community Park Foundation · St Joseph, MI
General support, kaleidoscope playground at kiwanis park
$872K
Curious Kids' Museum · St Joseph, MI
General support, capital campaign, curious kids' museum on main street, outdoor garden…
$578K
The University of Toledo Foundation · Toledo, OH
Capital campaign
$575K
New Buffalo Area Schools · New Buffalo, MI
Gelli printmaking art project, empowering young students: access to feminine hygiene…
$365K
Project Hope - the People to People Health Foundat · Washington, DC
General operations
$350K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Foundation
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