Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newport, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,750 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $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.
- Grants paid, 2024$27,750
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$510,834
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $38,750 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $38,750 | 22 | $490,135 |
| 2024 | $27,750 | 25 | $510,834 |
How to apply
Lyn & Margaret Comfort 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.
What Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 20 | $24,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Sailing Hall of Fame | Education | $5,000 |
| Iyrs School of Technology & Trades | Education | $3,500 |
| Aquidneck Land Trust | Conservation andmanagement | $3,000 |
| Sail Newport | Education | $2,000 |
| Martin Luther King Center | Education | $1,000 |
| Aquidneck Community Table | Education | $1,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Education andleadership | $1,000 |
| Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence | Education andleadership | $1,000 |
| Farm Fresh Ri | Education | $1,000 |
| Better Bay Alliance | Education | $1,000 |
| Newport Tree Conservancy | Education | $1,000 |
| Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Potter League for Animals | Animal protectionand welfare | $500 |
| Seaman's Church Institute | Well-being ofseafarers | $500 |
| College of Charleston Sailing | Education | $500 |
| Clagett Clinic & Regatta | Supports sailingwithdisabilities | $500 |
| Sail to Prevail | Supports sailingwithdisabilities | $500 |
| St Clare | Health andwelfare | $500 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Well-beingeducation | $500 |
| Herreshoff Marine Museum | History andeducation | $500 |
| Newport Historical Society | To support historicpreservation | $500 |
| The Preservation Society of Newport | To supportarchitecturalpreservation | $500 |
| Save the Bay | Education | $500 |
| Newport String Project | Education | $500 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | To expandpossibilities forpeople with vision loss | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lyn Comfort
- Margaret D Comfort
- Emily Comfort
Questions people ask
Does Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation give?
$27,750 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lyn Comfort (Treasurer/Secretary), Margaret D Comfort (President) and Emily Comfort (Director).
What does Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.