Comerica Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Comerica Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $142,250 and the largest $3.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$142,250
- Largest grant$3.4 million
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
100% 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 | $3.6 million | 371 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 13 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 4 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Comerica Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $3.4 million |
| Texas | 2 | $274,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid America | General operating | $3.4 million |
| Cybergrants | Granting - see attached | $269,500 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $15,000 |
| Houston Citizens Chamber Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Bridges
- Shelly P Pisors
- Stanislava Kostova
- Ashley Federer
- Andrew West
- Megan Burkhart
- Rosalind Dear
- Kristina Janssens
- John Lesikar
- Mauricio Ortiz
Questions people ask
Does Comerica Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Comerica Charitable Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $142,250.
Who runs Comerica Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Bridges (Chair), Shelly P Pisors (President), Stanislava Kostova (Treasurer) and Ashley Federer (Corporate Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.