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Comer Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WAUKESHA, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is Neal Gerber & Eisenberg. It holds total assets of $10.7M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $6.8M in 2011 to $10.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Comer Foundation Inc. has made 13 grants totaling $395K, with a median grant of $22K. Annual giving has grown from $35K in 2020 to $151K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $172K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $150K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois, California, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Comer Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, IL, CA.
Comer Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $395K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $22K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $150K.
Comer Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Comer Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WAUKESHA, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Pounder | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $111K | $26K | $137K |
| Stephanie Comer | PRESIDENT | $46K | $29K | $75K |
| William Schleicher | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vicki Kalnins | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Guy Comer | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$10.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$10.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$395K
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$22K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Teens Take On ClimateGENERAL SUPPORT | Waukesha, WI | $150K | 2023 |
| Aids Foundation Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Direct ReliefGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Facets MultimediaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| First Tee- Southest WisconsinPLANNING GRANT AND FEMALE AMBASSADOR GRANT | West Allis, WI | $22K | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Art CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2021 |
| Gary Comer Youth CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2021 |
| Ghetto Film SchoolGeneral Support | Bronx, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| The People'S Harm Reduction AlliancGeneral Support | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2020 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabGeneral Support | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2020 |
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WAUKESHA, WI
MILWAUKEE, WI