Combs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Combs Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos HLS, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,205 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,205
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$727,985
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,950 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,700 | 28 | $595,940 |
| 2024 | $40,950 | 30 | $612,946 |
| 2025 | $57,205 | 42 | $727,985 |
How to apply
Combs Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Combs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $50,505 |
| New York | 3 | $3,100 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music for Minors | contribution | $11,000 |
| Community Services Agency | contribution | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest | contribution | $6,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | contribution | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | contribution | $3,000 |
| Life Moves | contribution | $2,500 |
| Schola Cantorum | contribution | $2,500 |
| Scarring Alopecia | contribution | $2,000 |
| Ecumenical Hunger | contribution | $2,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | contribution | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Donation | $1,000 |
| El Camino Health Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kqed | operations | $600 |
| Everytown Gun Control | Donation | $600 |
| Giffords for Gun Control | Donation | $600 |
| Achieve Tahoe | contribution | $500 |
| Breast Cancer Research | contribution | $500 |
| Alzheimers | contribution | $500 |
| Childrens Health Council | contribution | $500 |
| Howard University | contribution | $500 |
| Packard Childrens Hospital | contribution | $500 |
| Pathways Hospice | contribution | $500 |
| Tahoe Lakefront Owners Assoc | contribution | $500 |
| YMCA Seattle | contribution | $500 |
| Lacf | contribution | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | contribution | $500 |
| UCSF | contribution | $500 |
| Post | contribution | $500 |
| American Lung Asssociation | donation | $500 |
| Stanford School of Education | contribution | $500 |
| Stanford Med School | researcj | $500 |
| Childrens Health Council | Donation | $500 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma | Donation | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Donation | $500 |
| Sacred Heart School | Donation | $500 |
| KDFC | Donation | $300 |
| YMCA San Benito | contribution | $250 |
| Sunbeam Foundation | Donation | $250 |
| St Athonys Kitchen | Donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen R Combs
- Catherine B Combs
- Brian D Combs
- Diana C Neebe
Questions people ask
Does Combs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Combs Foundation give?
$57,205 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Combs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen R Combs (President), Catherine B Combs (VP), Brian D Combs (Director) and Diana C Neebe (Director).
What does Combs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.