Private foundation · EIN 27-3079512 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Comfort Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $405K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$405K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy FoundationDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$250K
Animal Rescue League of IowaDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$40K
Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$30K
Iowa Community Action AssociationDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$25K
Blank Park ZooDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$15K
Aheinz57 Pet Rescue and TransportDe Soto, IAUnrestricted gift$10K
American Red CrossDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$10K
Paws & EffectDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$10K
Catholic CharitiesDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Johnston Parks and RecreationJohnston, IAUnrestricted gift$5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Central IowaAmes, IAUnrestricted gift$2,500
American Cancer SocietyDes Moines, IAUnrestricted gift$2,000

About this foundation

Comfort Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Comfort Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Comfort Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $405K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Comfort Family Foundation give?

Iowa (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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