Private foundation · EIN 33-1322344 · Edwardsville, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Combs Family Foundation Charitable Trust

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: 4 grants paid, $86K total, median $15K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$86K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
African Vision of HopeMaryville, ILBringing immediate and lasting solutions to children and families living in extreme poverty in zambia.$51K
Baptist International Missions IncHarrison, TNAssist local baptist churches with missionary work$20K
Alpha FoundationRaleigh, NCFoster self-sustaining futures, breaking the cycle of dependency and helping individuals and families create brighter, more secure lives.$10K
Whitley's WishesEdwardsville, ILFund research for a cure for dipg pediatric brain cancer and treatments of all cancers$5,000

By state: Illinois 2 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Combs Family Foundation Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Edwardsville, Illinois, administered in care of Tim Combs, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Combs Family Foundation Charitable Trust 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 Combs Family Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $86K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Combs Family Foundation Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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