Private foundation · EIN 63-1083896 · Wickenburg, Arizona

Comegys Bight Charitable 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: 37 grants paid, $312K total, median $5,000. 14% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$312K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AZ
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arizona OperaPhoenix, AZSupport$25K
Caf AmericaAlexandria, VASupport$25K
Johns Hopkins University & MedicineBaltimore, MDSupport$25K
Kent SchoolChestertown, MDSupport$25K
St Alban's Episcopal ChurchWickenburg, AZSupport$25K
The Hill SchoolPottsdown, PASupport$20K
Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYSupport$20K
Buckley InstituteNew Haven, CTsupport$19K
Sigler Western MuseumWickenburg, AZSupport$17K
Del Webb Center for the Performing ArtsWickenburg, AZSupport$13K
Central City OperaWheat Ridge, COSupport$10K
Maryland Center for History and CultureBaltimore, MDSupport$10K
Stratford HallStratford, VASupport$8,311
Vail Mountaineers Hockey ClubEdwards, COSupport$7,500
Goldwater InstitutePhoenix, AZSupport$5,085
Arts WaveCincinnati, OHSupport$5,000
United Way of Kent CountyChestertown, MDSupport$5,000
Upchurch and Allied FamiliesChesterfield, MOSupport$5,000
Washington CollegeChestertown, MDSupport$5,000
Bravo VailVail, COsupport$5,000
College Foundation of University of VaBoone, IAsupport$5,000
Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VASupport$5,000
Eagle River Presbyterian ChurchAvon, COSupport$4,000
Mustique Charitable FoundationNew York, NYSupport$2,500
Travis Manion FoundationDoylestown, PASupport$2,500
Cincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati, OHSupport$2,500
Smithsonian AssociatesWashington, DCSupport$2,500
Sultana Education FoundationChestertown, MDSupport$2,500
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchChestertown, MDSupport$2,000
Church of the AscensionDenver, COSupport$1,000
Second Stage TheaterNew York, NYSupport$1,000
Cambridge in AmericaNew York, NYSupport$500
Chestertown Volunteer Fire DepartmentChestertown, MDSupport$500
Friends of Sulgrave ManorRichmond, VASupport$500
Historical Society of Kent CountyChestertown, MDSupport$500
Kent & Queen Anne's Rescue SquadChestertown, MDSupport$500
Denver Debutante BallDenver, COSupport$400

By state: Arizona 5 · Maryland 10 · Virginia 4 · Colorado 6 · New York 4 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Comegys Bight Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wickenburg, Arizona, administered in care of Terry B Sarvas, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Comegys Bight Charitable 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 Comegys Bight Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $312K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Comegys Bight Charitable Foundation give?

Arizona (5 grants), Maryland (10 grants), Virginia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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