Comer Science & Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Comer Science & Education Foundation is a private foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,879 in 9 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24,879
- Number of grants9
- Assets$68.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.4 million the year before.
56% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 12 | $65.8 million |
| 2024 | $24,879 | 9 | $68.7 million |
How to apply
Comer Science & Education 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 Comer Science & Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $678,667 |
| Maine | 1 | $147,879 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Comer Youth Center | General support | $300,000 |
| Network for Young Adult Success | General support | $300,000 |
| University of Maine System | General support | $147,879 |
| South Shore Drill Team | General support | $66,667 |
| Central High School Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Champs Male Mentoring | General support | $5,000 |
| Operation Neighborhood Safety | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | General support | $1,000 |
| Do for Self Community Development Corporation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Mooney
- Guy Comer
- Stephanie Comer
- William T Schleicher Jr
- Vicki Kalnins
- Alex Hustad
Questions people ask
Does Comer Science & Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Comer Science & Education Foundation give?
$24,879 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants.
Who runs Comer Science & Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Mooney (VP & Executive Director), Guy Comer (Pres. and Dir.), Stephanie Comer (Vice Pres. & Dir.) and William T Schleicher Jr (Sec. & Dir.) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Comer Science & Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.