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Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation

Preselected recipients only Detroit, Michigan · EIN 383352692

Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $83,000 the year before.

43% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$83,00012$207,205
2024$20,0007$208,077

How to apply

Julius V & Alice G 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan6$17,500
Missouri1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Art in Motion Art in Motion
Detroit, MI
Charitable contribution$5,000
Greg Kelser Greg Kelser
Franklin, MI
Charitable donation$5,000
Money Matters for Youth Money Matters for Youth
Detroit, MI
Charitable donation$5,000
Optimist International Foundation Optimist International Foundation
Louis, MO
Charitable donation$2,500
Brazeal Dennard Chorale Brazeal Dennard Chorale
Southfield, MI
Charitable contribution$1,000
Children's Center Children's Center
Detroit, MI
Charitable donation$1,000
Durfee American Girls Reading Club Durfee American Girls Reading Club
Detroit, MI
Charitable contribution$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation give?

$20,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Alice G Combs (President) and Dan A Wolfington (VP / Treas /).

What does Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.

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