Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation is a private foundation in Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $934,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $525,000. 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$934,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $789,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $811,050 | 35 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $789,500 | 39 | $19.9 million |
| 2025 | $934,000 | 32 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Earle & Virginia 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 Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $525,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 13 | $116,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $60,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $27,500 |
| California | 2 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $11,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $9,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | Religious | $525,000 |
| Langham Partnership | General exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Business Professional Network | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Barrington White House | General exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Fort Wilderness Ministries | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Russian Leadership Ministries | Religious | $20,000 |
| Louis Palau Association | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Likewise Worship | Religious | $10,000 |
| Village Church of Barrington | Religious | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Tyndale | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| A Rocha USA | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Bristol Ministries | Religious | $8,000 |
| Sango Association | General exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Amg International | Religious | $7,500 |
| Mesa Global | General exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| 222 Foundation | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Religious | $5,000 |
| Scholar Leaders International | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Religious | $5,000 |
| Barrington Suzuki Strings | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jesus Film Project | Relgious | $5,000 |
| New International | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Nova | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Camp Clearwater | Religious | $2,500 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America | Religious | $2,500 |
| C R U | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Orphanos | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Camp Trident | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Alexander Leigh Center for Autism | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Schools for Salone | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia M Combs
- Earle M Combs IV
- Bonnie C Etters
- Eric B Combs
- Leanne C Turnquist
Questions people ask
Does Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation give?
$934,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia M Combs (Secretary-Treasurer), Earle M Combs IV (Trustee), Bonnie C Etters (Trustee) and Eric B Combs (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.