The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48 | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-7142941
Foundation Overview
Based in Philadelphia, PA, The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48 has awarded 137 grants totaling $6,390,230 to organizations in New York, California and 19 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $34,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
28 of 52 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 39% in California and funding distributed across 21 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (31%), Oakland (19%), Alameda (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 6714% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Day Nursery Association | $75,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support Grant | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Provide Stable Funding For | 2024 |
| The American Mural Project | $30,000 | Winstead, CT, US | Support To Expand | 2024 |
| Bay Area Music Project | $50,000 | Alameda, CA, US | Expand Established Music | 2024 |
| Centronia | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 3 Year Study To Provide | 2024 |
| Child Care Aware Of America | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Funds To Advance | 2024 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For The Early | 2024 |
| New York University | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support For The Parent | 2024 |
| Parent Possible | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Hippy Program - Americorps | 2024 |
| Tides Center | $60,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support Of New | 2024 |
| We Care Services For Children | $40,000 | Concord, CA, US | Preschool Consultation | 2024 |
| Chapter 510 Ink | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Writing And Podcasting | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools Inc | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Surround Students With | 2024 |
| Denver City Lax | $60,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music | $40,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Etm-colorado Inc | $75,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Children - National | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | Buffalo Circle Fund | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Greater Denver Cares | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support For The Baldwin | 2024 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area Inc | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Administration, | 2024 |
| Homefront Inc | $30,000 | Lawrence Township, NJ, US | Fund Newly-created Position | 2024 |
| Impact On Education | $100,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Increase Access To | 2024 |
| Lc And Lillie Cox Haven Of Hope | $50,000 | Danville, CA, US | After School Physical | 2024 |
| 318 Foundation Inc | $75,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Above The Clouds | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation | $15,000 | Webster, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| California Dance Institute | $34,500 | Porter Ranch, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Childrens Literacy Initiative | $70,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Community Education Network It | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Grown Your Own | 2024 |
| Crew Life Inc | $10,000 | Noblesville, IN, US | Support For College Visits | 2024 |
| Early Excellence Project | $25,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Margaret Washington | 2024 |
| First Graduate | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Youth Empowerment Program | 2024 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation Of Boulder | $35,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Immigrant Family Services Institute Inc | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | Child Enrichment And Youth | 2024 |
| Kings Against Violence Initiative Inc | $80,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Enhance Program | 2024 |
| Mindful Life Project | $75,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Music Will Inc | $75,000 | Covina, CA, US | Support For Digital | 2024 |
| National Black Womens Justice Institute | $75,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support To Form A Youth | 2024 |
| Parent Possible | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Peninsula Family Service | $75,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Enhance Stem Programming | 2024 |
| Peter Westbrook Foundation Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Olympians In Life Academic | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Community Empowerment | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Root To Rise Inc | $30,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Science & Entrepreneurship Exchange | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Design And Delivery Of | 2024 |
| Scopa Has A Dream Inc | $25,000 | Healdsburg, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Sistema Utah | $40,000 | West Valley City, UT, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| The Complete Player Charity Ltd | $25,000 | Glen Burnie, MD, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| The Family Center - La Familia | $75,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Support For El Nidito | 2024 |
| The Family Center - La Familia | $36,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Early Childhood Education | 2024 |
| Upower | $75,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Young Masterminds Initiative | $50,000 | Aurora, CO, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Boulder Day Nursery Association | $75,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support Of Services | 2023 |
| Buffalo Prep | $30,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Accelerated Educational | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Provide Stable Funding For | 2023 |
| Bay Area Music Project | $50,000 | Alameda, CA, US | Expand Established Music | 2023 |
| Centronia | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 3 Year Study To Provide | 2023 |
| Child Care Aware Of America | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Make High-quality Early | 2023 |
| Parent Possible | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Pat, Hippy, Vroom And Ehv | 2023 |
| Tides Center | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support Of New | 2023 |
| We Care Services For Children | $40,000 | Concord, CA, US | Preschool Consultation | 2023 |
| Anatolia Turkish- American Cultural | $14,790 | Lake Forest, CA, US | After-school Program | 2023 |
| Chaldean Community Foundation | $20,000 | Sterling Heights, MI, US | Early Childhood Education | 2023 |
| Chapter 510 Ink | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Writing And Podcasting | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Inc | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Surround Students With | 2023 |
| Community Child Care Center Of Delray | $25,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Accf's Early Learning | 2023 |
| Denver City Lax | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | New Expansion Of Program | 2023 |
| Early Learning Ventures | $50,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Expansion Of Services | 2023 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Tuition Support For Music | 2023 |
| Etm-colorado Inc | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support For Music Education | 2023 |
| Flower City Arts Center Inc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Support For Studio 678/high | 2023 |
| Friends Of Buffalo Creek Inc | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Enhance After-school | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - National | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Support Tribal Locations | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - National | $1,000,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Support Rural & Tribal | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Full Circle Life Enrichment Center Inc | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Pilot 4 Week Family Mental | 2023 |
| Greater Denver Cares | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support For The Baldwin | 2023 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Program Administration, | 2023 |
| Homefront Inc | $30,000 | Lawrence Township, NJ, US | Fund Newly-created Position | 2023 |
| Impact On Education | $10,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Serving Boulder Valley Sd | 2023 |
| Lc And Lillie Cox Haven Of Hope | $50,000 | Danville, CA, US | After School Physical | 2023 |
| San Diego Automotive Museum Inc | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Ignite Academy Program | 2023 |
| St James School | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Funds To | 2023 |
| Wheel Fun | $25,000 | Sedona, AZ, US | General Support For Title 1 | 2023 |
| Boulder Day Nursery Association | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support Of Services | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Provide Stable Funding For | 2022 |
| Bay Area Music Project | $50,000 | Alameda, CA, US | Expand Established Music | 2022 |
| Centronia | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 3 Year Study To Provide | 2022 |
| Child Care Aware Of America | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Launch Of Co | 2022 |
| Early Learning Ventures | $50,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Expansion Of Services | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $50,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Subsidize Clinical Services | 2022 |
| Lc And Lillie Cox Haven Of Hope | $50,000 | Danville, CA, US | After School Physical | 2022 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | $29,970 | San Francisco, CA, US | Create, Renovate Wall Mural | 2022 |
| New York University | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Expand Early Childhood | 2022 |
| Parent Possible | $18,000 | Denver, CO, US | Expand Enhanced Home | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support Of New | 2022 |
| University Of Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Summer Intern Residency | 2022 |
| We Care Services For Children | $40,000 | Concord, CA, US | Keep Preschoolers In Class | 2022 |
| Women's Audio Mission | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Girls Learning Audio Tech | 2022 |
| Boulder Day Nursery Association | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support Of Services | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Provide Stable Funding For | 2022 |
| Bay Area Music Project | $50,000 | Alameda, CA, US | Expand Established Music | 2022 |
| Centronia | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 3 Year Study To Provide | 2022 |
| Child Care Aware Of America | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Support For Launch Of Co | 2022 |
| Early Learning Ventures | $50,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Expansion Of Services | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | $50,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Subsidize Clinical Services | 2022 |
| Lc And Lillie Cox Haven Of Hope | $50,000 | Danville, CA, US | After School Physical | 2022 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | $29,970 | San Francisco, CA, US | Create, Renovate Wall Mural | 2022 |
| New York University | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Expand Early Childhood | 2022 |
| Parent Possible | $18,000 | Denver, CO, US | Expand Enhanced Home | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support Of New | 2022 |
| University Of Rochester | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Summer Intern Residency | 2022 |
| We Care Services For Children | $40,000 | Concord, CA, US | Keep Preschoolers In Class | 2022 |
| Women's Audio Mission | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Girls Learning Audio Tech | 2022 |
| Boulder Day Nursery Association | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support Of Services | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Services | 2021 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Instruments And Teachers | 2021 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Instruments And Teachers | 2021 |
| Pandemic Professors Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Services For Students Using | 2021 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | $25,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Youth Education Program | 2021 |
| The American Mural Project | $8,000 | Winsted, ND, US | Summer Program For 8-17 Yr | 2021 |
| Boulder Day Nursery Association | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support Of Services | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Services | 2021 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Instruments And Teachers | 2021 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Instruments And Teachers | 2021 |
| Pandemic Professors Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Services For Students Using | 2021 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | $25,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Youth Education Program | 2021 |
| The American Mural Project | $8,000 | Winsted, ND, US | Summer Program For 8-17 Yr | 2021 |
| Boulder Day Nursery Association | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support Of Services | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay Area | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of Services | 2021 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Instruments And Teachers | 2021 |
| Harmony Project Bay Area | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Instruments And Teachers | 2021 |
| Pandemic Professors Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Services For Students Using | 2021 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | $25,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Youth Education Program | 2021 |
| The American Mural Project | $8,000 | Winsted, ND, US | Summer Program For 8-17 Yr | 2021 |
| Buffalo Prep | $15,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | To Support The Educational | 2020 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Purchase Of Ipads, Per 2020 | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 52-7142941 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1650 MARKET ST STE 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103-7391 |
Key People (3)
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| Trustee | Anne Walter |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Adam Osteryoung |
| Trustee | Deborah Cobb |
Forms 990-PF
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