The Upward Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$260K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
17
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Upward Project?
The Upward Project is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc ($80K), Boston Foundation Inc ($73K), The Lenny Zakim Fund ($34K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $260K in grants to The Upward Project between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | $80,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $73,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Lenny Zakim Fund | $34,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| MFS Investment Management Foundation Inc | $22,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Carl & Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Trefler Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Foley Hoag Foundation | $5,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $87K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $76K.
What grants has The Upward Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $41,000 |
| 2025 | Carl & Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | MFS Investment Management Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Eastern Bank Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $16,000 |
| 2024 | The Lenny Zakim Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | MFS Investment Management Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Foley Hoag Foundation | Internship and Career Development Program | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Lenny Zakim Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Trefler Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $6,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Lenny Zakim Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Upward Project?
The Upward Project is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc ($80K), Boston Foundation Inc ($73K), The Lenny Zakim Fund ($34K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $260K in grants to The Upward Project between 2021–2025.
Who is The Upward Project's largest funder?
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Upward Project, with $80K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has The Upward Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $260K in grants to The Upward Project across 17 grants from 10 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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