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Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Margaret D Comfort. It holds total assets of $418K. Annual income is reported at $167K. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut. According to available records, Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $101K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $63K in 2023 to $39K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $13K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, New York, Oregon, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 17 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.
Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, NY, OR.
Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $101K across 66 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $13K.
Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Comfort | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lyn Comfort | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret D Comfort | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$418K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$418K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$101K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Foundation For The BlindTO EXPANDPOSSIBILITIES FORPEOPLE WITH VISION LOSS | New York, NY | $250 | 2024 |
| Sailing Foundation Of New YorkEDUCATION | Rye, NY | $13K | 2024 |
| National Sailing Hall Of FameEDUCATION | Newport, RI | $10K | 2024 |
| Iyrs School Of Technology & TradesEDUCATION | Newport, RI | $3K | 2024 |
| Sail NewportEDUCATION | Newport, RI | $2K | 2024 |
| Martin Luther King CenterEDUCATION | Newport, RI | $1K | 2024 |
| Aquidneck Community TableEDUCATION | Middletown, RI | $1K | 2024 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolEDUCATION ANDLEADERSHIP | Lander, WY | $1K | 2024 |
| Center Against Rape & Domestic ViolenceEDUCATION ANDLEADERSHIP | Corvallis, OR | $1K | 2024 |
| Farm Fresh RiEDUCATION | Providence, RI | $1K | 2024 |
| Better Bay AllianceEDUCATION | Newport, RI | $1K | 2024 |
| Herreshoff Marine MuseumHISTORY ANDEDUCATION | Bristol, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Aquidneck Land TrustCONSERVATION ANDMANAGEMENT | Middletown, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Potter League For AnimalsANIMAL PROTECTIONAND WELFARE | Newport, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Seaman'S Church InstituteWELL-BEING OFSEAFARERS | Newport, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| College Of Charleston SailingEDUCATION | Charleston, SC | $500 | 2024 |
| Clagett Clinic & RegattaSUPPORTS SAILINGWITHDISABILITIES | Portsmouth, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Sail To PrevailSUPPORTS SAILINGWITHDISABILITIES | Newport, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| St ClareHEALTH ANDWELFARE | Newport, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Coast Guard FoundationWELL-BEINGEDUCATION | Stonington, CT | $500 | 2024 |
| The Preservation Society Of NewportTO SUPPORTARCHITECTURALPRESERVATION | Newport, RI | $500 | 2024 |
| Newport Historical SocietyTO SUPPORT HISTORICPRESERVATION | Newport, RI | $500 | 2024 |
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
PROVIDENCE, RI
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