Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $703,576 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,821 and the largest $316,419. 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$703,576
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,821
- Largest grant$316,419
- Assets$0
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,976 the year before.
96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,472 | 2 | $604,246 |
| 2023 | $17,976 | 1 | $696,786 |
| 2024 | $703,576 | 22 | $0 |
How to apply
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust 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 Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $339,694 |
| Virginia | 1 | $316,419 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,821 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,821 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,821 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vmi Foundation Inc | General | $316,419 |
| First United Methodist Church | General | $70,315 |
| The Womens Club of Fort Worth | General | $16,243 |
| American Lung Association of Texas | General | $15,821 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Central Texas Chapter | General | $15,821 |
| Safehaven of Tarrant County | General | $15,821 |
| Pregnancy Lifeline | General | $15,821 |
| All Church Home for Children Inc | General | $15,821 |
| Arthritis Foundation | General | $15,821 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | General | $15,821 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services | General | $15,821 |
| The Cumberland Rest Inc DBA Trinity Terrace | General | $15,821 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | General | $15,821 |
| Fort Worth Zoological Association | General | $15,821 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc of Tarrant County | General | $15,821 |
| Downtown Fort Worth Inc | General | $15,821 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | General | $15,821 |
| AIDS Outreach Center | General | $15,821 |
| James L West Special Care Center | General | $15,821 |
| Fort Worth Public Library | General | $15,821 |
| Guardianship Services Inc | General | $15,821 |
| Lena Pope Home Inc | General | $15,821 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust give?
$703,576 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,821.
Who runs Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.