Private foundation · EIN 84-3960290 · Needham Hgts, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Comeau 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $339K total, median $18K. 44% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$339K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in MA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Woman for Healthy Rural LivingMilbridge, MEGeneral charitable donation$40K
Lifeline Puppy RescueBrighton, COGeneral charitable donation$40K
Waypoint AdventuresLexington, MAGeneral charitable donation$25K
Hands in OutreachSheffield, MAGeneral charitable donation$25K
Life Ring Secular RecoveryHayward, CAGeneral charitable donation$20K
Tennyson Center for ChildrenDenver, COGeneral charitable donation$20K
Thorne Nature ExperienceBoulder, COGeneral charitable donation$20K
Second Wind FundDenver, COGeneral charitable donation$20K
Blue Hill Heritage TrustBlue Hill, MEGeneral charitable donation$20K
Bags of FunCentennial, COGeneral charitable donation$15K
Doc WayneBoston, MAGeneral charitable donation$15K
Boston ScoresEast Boston, MAGeneral charitable donation$15K
Elevate YouthBoston, MAGeneral charitable donation$15K
Artists for HumanityBoston, MAGeneral charitable donation$10K
Philanthropic VenturesOakland, CAGeneral charitable donation$10K
Sojourner HouseBoston, MAGeneral charitable donation$10K
Good SportsBraintree, MAGeneral charitable donation$10K
Old Surry Village SchoolSurry, MEGeneral charitable donation$9,000

By state: Massachusetts 8 · Colorado 5 · Maine 3 · California 2

About this foundation

Comeau Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham Hgts, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Comeau Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Comeau Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $339K across 18 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Comeau Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), Colorado (5 grants), Maine (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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