Screaming Comet Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Screaming Comet Foundation is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.5 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.5 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$159 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 7 | $150 million |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 9 | $159 million |
How to apply
Screaming Comet 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 Screaming Comet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $4.8 million |
| Florida | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $786,173 |
| Delaware | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $150,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller University | General support | $4.0 million |
| Mount Sinai Hospital Miami | General support | $999,663 |
| Amherst College | General support | $786,173 |
| The Shed | General support | $500,000 |
| Food for Education Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | General support | $250,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation | General support | $157,950 |
| American History Unbound Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Code Org | General support | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Georgiana Slade
- William E Ford
- Jamie Klein
- John Monsky
- Molly B Ford
- Timothy C Ford
- William E Ford IV
- Rohit Sahni
Questions people ask
Does Screaming Comet Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Screaming Comet Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Screaming Comet Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Georgiana Slade (Secretary), William E Ford (President), Jamie Klein (Treasurer) and John Monsky (Directors) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Screaming Comet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.