Comet Foundation F/K/A the Steinert Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Comet Foundation F/K/A the Steinert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $525,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.2 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$28.4 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
96% of its 2025 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 | $562,500 | 2 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 12 | $20.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 32 | $28.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Langley Steinert and Hilary Steiner One Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 720-5800 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing and include any pertinent materials applicants would like to have considered by the trustees. |
What Comet Foundation F/K/A the Steinert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $1.7 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $525,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $525,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $275,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Education | $525,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Education | $525,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Education | $275,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation Inc | Community services | $250,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $250,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $250,000 |
| Nantucket Performing Arts Center Inc | Community services | $250,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Health | $200,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Community services | $200,000 |
| Emerson Health Care Foundation Inc | Health | $120,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation (Nantucket Children's Charity Classic) | Education | $51,000 |
| Harper's Home Inc | Health | $50,000 |
| The Wily Network Inc | Education | $30,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $25,000 |
| Georgetown University Office of Advancement and University Relations | Education | $25,000 |
| Harlem Larcrosse and Leadership Corporation | Community services | $25,000 |
| Concord Free Public Library | Education | $20,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Health | $18,190 |
| Washington and Lee University | Education | $15,000 |
| Nashoba Brooks School | Education | $15,000 |
| The Wily Network Inc | Education | $13,000 |
| Hudson Valley Clubhouse | Community services | $10,000 |
| Hudson Valley Clubhouse | Community services | $10,000 |
| Natucket Cottage Hospital | Health | $9,300 |
| The Umbrella Arts Center | Education | $5,182 |
| McLean Hospital | Health | $5,000 |
| Emerson Health | Health | $5,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Health | $1,195 |
| Allworthy Inc (Peak With A Purpose IV) | Education | $1,100 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Health | $821 |
| Gofundme (American Cancer Society) | Health | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Langley Steinert
- Hilary Steinert
Questions people ask
Does Comet Foundation F/K/A the Steinert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Comet Foundation F/K/A the Steinert Family Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Comet Foundation F/K/A the Steinert Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Langley Steinert (Trustee) and Hilary Steinert (Trustee).
What does Comet Foundation F/K/A the Steinert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.