The Comisky Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$79,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$957,917
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $82,000 | 23 | $926,950 |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 30 | $921,274 |
| 2025 | $79,000 | 26 | $957,917 |
How to apply
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust 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 The Comisky Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $58,000 |
| New York | 3 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Lafayette College | Integrative engineering | $3,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Stem scholars and pacts | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth Or | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Temple University | To support the marvin | $2,000 |
| Lankenau Hospital Foundation | In honor of drs. Shapiro, | $2,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Abramson cancer center | $2,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc | Einstein physical medicine | $1,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Lightweight rowing | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Heavyweight rowing | $1,000 |
| Hillel Foundation at Indiana University Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Penn Hillel | General support for penn | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | In memory of julian rackow | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Beyond Literacy | General charitable purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- IAN M COMISKY Esq
- MATTHEW J COMISKY Esq
- HOPE A COMISKY Esq
Questions people ask
Does The Comisky Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Comisky Family Foundation Trust give?
$79,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Comisky Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists IAN M COMISKY Esq (Trustee), MATTHEW J COMISKY Esq (Trustee) and HOPE A COMISKY Esq (Trustee).
What does The Comisky Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.