Komes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Komes Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $161,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $80,000. 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$161,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $154,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 | $154,000 | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $161,000 | 10 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Komes 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 Komes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $80,000 |
| California | 5 | $57,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $7,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marianist Province of the United States | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Franciscan School of Theology | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Services | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital & Medical Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Shine School Partnership | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Mayo Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy | Charitablecharitable | $5,000 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia K Garvey
- Nadine McIntosh
- John A Komes
Questions people ask
Does Komes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Komes Foundation give?
$161,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Komes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julia K Garvey (President), Nadine McIntosh (Secretary/Treasurer) and John A Komes (Director).
What does Komes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.