The Comisky Family Foundation Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7747091
Foundation Overview
Based in Philadelphia, PA, The Comisky Family Foundation Trust has awarded 155 grants totaling $638,500 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Indiana and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $92,500, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 26 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
86% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (77%), Wynnewood (6%), Elkins Park (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 15% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation | $10,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Congregation Beth Or | $2,000 | Maple Glen, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Lafayette College | $3,000 | Easton, PA, US | Integrative Engineering | 2025 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | $6,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Jewish National Fund | $6,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | $2,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $3,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Temple University | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Marvin | 2025 |
| The Franklin Institute | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Stem Scholars And Pacts | 2025 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lightweight Rowing | 2025 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Heavyweight Rowing | 2025 |
| Beyond Literacy | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Hillel Foundation At Indiana University | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Lankenau Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | In Honor Of Drs. Shapiro, | 2025 |
| Penn Hillel | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support For Penn | 2025 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus | $1,000 | Clayton, MO, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Einstein Physical Medicine | 2025 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Abramson Cancer Center | 2025 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2025 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Memory Of Julian Rackow | 2025 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation | $10,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | In Memory Of Marvin And | 2024 |
| Congregation Beth Or | $2,000 | Maple Glen, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Lafayette College | $2,000 | Easton, PA, US | Integrative Engineering | 2024 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia Foundation | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | $10,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Jewish National Fund | $3,500 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $3,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Robotics Program | 2024 |
| Mikveh At Temple Beth Hillel - Beth El | $1,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Temple University | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Marvin | 2024 |
| The Franklin Institute | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Stem Scholars And Pacts | 2024 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Cardiology | 2024 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Lightweight | 2024 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Heavyweight | 2024 |
| Beyond Literacy | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Hillel Foundation At Indiana University | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| American Association For Cancer Research | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Memory Of Marlene Dubin | 2024 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Lankenau Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | In Honor Of Drs. Shapiro, | 2024 |
| Marlboro School Of Music | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For Marlboro Music | 2024 |
| Penn Hillel | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball Inc | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Philly Up | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Temple Beth Hillel - Beth El | $1,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Honor Of Dr. Maurits Boon | 2024 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvan | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Abramson Cancer Center | 2024 |
| Albert Einstein Healthcare Network | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Honor Of Dr. Steven | 2023 |
| Anti Defamation League | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation | $10,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | In Memory Of Marvin And | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Or | $3,000 | Maple Glen, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Lafayette College | $1,000 | Easton, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia Foundation | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund | $3,500 | Rockville Centre, NY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $3,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Futures | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Temple Beth Hillel - Beth El | $2,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| The Franklin Institute | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Stem Scholars And Pacts | 2023 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Cardiology | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Lightweight | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Heavyweight | 2023 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Law School | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support The Marvin Comisky | 2023 |
| American Jewish Committee | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Beyond Literacy | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Chabad Of Bloomington | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Hillel Foundation At Indiana University | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Albert Einstein Healthcare Network | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Honor Of Dr. Steven | 2022 |
| Anti Defamation League | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation | $10,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | In Memory Of Marvin And | 2022 |
| Center For Literacy | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Or | $3,500 | Maple Glen, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $1,000 | Easton, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia Foundation | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Kelley School Shareholders | 2022 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Futures | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Robotics Program | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Hillel - Beth El | $5,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Seeds Campaign | 2022 |
| Temple University | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Marvin | 2022 |
| The Franklin Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Stem Scholars And Pacts | 2022 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Lightweight And | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Law School | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support The Marvin Comisky | 2022 |
| William Penn Charter School | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Band Program | 2022 |
| Albert Einstein Healthcare Network | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Honor Of Dr. Steven | 2022 |
| Anti Defamation League | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation | $10,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | In Memory Of Marvin And | 2022 |
| Center For Literacy | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Or | $3,500 | Maple Glen, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $1,000 | Easton, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia Foundation | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Kelley School Shareholders | 2022 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Futures | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Robotics Program | 2022 |
| Temple Beth Hillel - Beth El | $5,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Seeds Campaign | 2022 |
| Temple University | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Marvin | 2022 |
| The Franklin Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Stem Scholars And Pacts | 2022 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Lightweight And | 2022 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Law School | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support The Marvin Comisky | 2022 |
| William Penn Charter School | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Band Program | 2022 |
| Albert Einstein Healthcare Network | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | In Honor Of Dr. Steven | 2021 |
| Anti Defamation League | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation | $15,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | In Memory Of Marvin And | 2021 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Greater | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Center For Literacy | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth Or | $3,500 | Maple Glen, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth Solomon | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Synagogue & | 2021 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia Foundation | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Helene G Simon Hillel Center | $1,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $2,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Kelley School Shareholders | 2021 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $500 | Bloomington, IN, US | Iu Parents Fund | 2021 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | $12,000 | Deerfield Beach, FL, US | Playing For Peace | 2021 |
| Jewish National Fund | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | $2,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Louis D Brandeis Law | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Area Neighborhood | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Philabundance | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Futures | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | $3,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Temple Beth Hillel - Beth El | $2,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Temple University | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Marvin | 2021 |
| The Franklin Institute | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Stem Scholars And Pacts | 2021 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Cardiology | 2021 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Hospital Of | 2021 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Heavyweight | 2021 |
| Trustees Of The University Of | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support Lightweight | 2021 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Law School | $5,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support The Marvin Comisky | 2021 |
| Washington University | $1,500 | St Louis, MO, US | School Of Engineering | 2021 |
| Washington University | $500 | St Louis, MO, US | Music Program | 2021 |
| William Penn Charter School | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Band Program | 2021 |
| See Attachment | $92,500 | See Attachment, PA, US | See Attachment | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7747091 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | GLENMEDE TRUST CO NA 1650 MARKE Philadelphia, PA 19103-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Ian M Comisky Esq |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Matthew J Comisky Esq |
| Trustee | Hope A Comisky Esq |
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