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Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust is a private trust based in FALLS CHURCH, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Paul A Obrien. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $787K. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2011 to $2.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust has made 12 grants totaling $603K, with a median grant of $52K. The foundation has distributed between $132K and $162K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $162K distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $44K to $54K, with an average award of $50K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Maryland. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$52K
Median Grant
$52K
Average Grant
$52K
Largest Grant
$52K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD.
Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust has distributed a total of $603K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $52K, with an average of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $44K to $54K.
Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust is headquartered in FALLS CHURCH, VA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa M O'Brien | TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$144K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$132K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$47K
Distribution Amount
$131K
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$603K
Average Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$52K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$52K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Andrew White SchoolDIRECT EDUCATION TUITION ASSISTANCE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED | Leonardtown, MD | $44K | 2023 |
| St Johns Catholic SchoolDIRECT EDUCATION TUITION ASSISTANCE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED | Hollywood, MD | $44K | 2023 |
| Little Flower SchoolDIRECT EDUCATION TUITION ASSISTANCE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED | Great Mills, MD | $44K | 2023 |