Comeau Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Comeau Family Foundation is a private foundation in Needham Heights, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $339,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$339,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $330,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $330,000 | 16 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $339,000 | 18 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Comeau Family 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 Comeau Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $115,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $69,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woman for Healthy Rural Living | General charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Lifeline Puppy Rescue | General charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Waypoint Adventures | General charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Hands in Outreach | General charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Life Ring Secular Recovery | General charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Tennyson Center for Children | General charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Thorne Nature Experience | General charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Second Wind Fund | General charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | General charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Bags of Fun | General charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Doc Wayne | General charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Boston Scores | General charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Elevate Youth | General charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | General charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures | General charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Sojourner House | General charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Good Sports | General charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Old Surry Village School | General charitable donation | $9,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Comeau
- Michelle Hoffmeister
- Peter Comeau
- Kimberly Webster
- Jonathan Georgitis
- Elizabeth Georgitis
- Kate Georgitis
- Emily Stanton
Questions people ask
Does Comeau Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Comeau Family Foundation give?
$339,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Comeau Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Comeau (Trustee), Michelle Hoffmeister (Trustee), Peter Comeau (Trustee) and Kimberly Webster (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Comeau Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.