Comerica Charitable Foundation
Comerica Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its stated purpose is to support economic and community development, education, human services, and equity across Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona, and Florida, primarily through support for regional, state, and local organizations.
Comerica Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Comerica Charitable Foundation gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $913K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,653,620
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -69.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $913,405
- +209.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $142,250
- Total assets
- $2,897,994
- -52.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Comerica Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 10904T, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (214) 462-4443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Comerica Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charities Aid America ($3.4M). Together the top 4 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,082 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,049 grants of 1,082 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The stated geographic focus spans Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona, and Florida. In 2025, 92% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 8% to recipients in Texas; the filing also lists a grant to a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Comerica Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.6M (2023) to $4.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid America Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $3,364,120 |
| Cybergrants Austin, TX | Granting - See Attached | $269,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Houston Citizens Chamber Foundation Houston, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,897,994 | $571,551 | $3,744,344 | $3,653,620 | 4 | $3,738,090 | $177,094 | $217,616 |
| 2024 | $6,067,780 | $7,023,975 | $3,932,741 | $3,833,401 | 13 | $3,929,511 | $96,905 | $254,950 |
| 2023 | $2,825,546 | $232,276 | $3,663,593 | $3,594,321 | 371 | $3,609,734 | $228,417 | $235,730 |
| 2022 | $6,249,363 | $3,763,781 | $3,650,036 | $3,635,037 | 349 | $3,650,036 | $100,245 | $318,392 |
| 2021 | $6,135,618 | $3,665,367 | $3,693,040 | $3,680,248 | 345 | $3,693,040 | $1,831 | $318,456 |
| 2020 | $6,139,291 | $3,484,617 | $4,028,032 | $4,026,190 | 385 | — | $21,072 | $318,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Comerica Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $218K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support economic and community development, education, human services, and equity across Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona, and Florida. It primarily supports regional, state, and local organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 4 grants totaling $3,653,620. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $3,364,120, with a median of $142,250. The largest listed grants were $3,364,120 to Charities Aid America for general operating support and $269,500 to CyberGrants for “Granting - See Attached.” Other listed grants were $15,000 to the American Red Cross for general operating support and $5,000 to the Houston Citizens Chamber Foundation for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wendy Bridges as chair, Shelly P Pisors as president, Stanislava Kostova as treasurer, Ashley Federer as corporate secretary, and Andrew West as assistant corporate secretary. Directors listed are Megan Burkhart, Rosalind Dear, Kristina Janssens, John Lesikar, and Mauricio Ortiz.
Comerica Charitable Foundation is led by Shelly P. Pisors, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelly P. Pisors
President
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Bridges
Chair
Chair & Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mauricio A Ortiz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Burkhart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lesikar
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Janssens
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalind Dear
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanislava Kostova
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Federer
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew West
Assistant Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jay K Oberg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael E Moco (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan R Joseph (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cassandra MCKinney (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer S Perry (2020–2022) — Corporate Secretary
- Former: Michael T Ritchie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nicole V Gersch (2020–2022) — Assistant Corporate Secretary
- Former: James J Herzog (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Monica L Martinez (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Comerica Charitable Foundation
How much does Comerica Charitable Foundation give each year?
Comerica Charitable Foundation gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.8M across 13 grants.
What is Comerica Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Comerica Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $142,250, and its average grant was $913,405, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Comerica Charitable Foundation give grants?
Comerica Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%).
Does Comerica Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Comerica Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Comerica Charitable Foundation?
Comerica Charitable Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $218K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Comerica Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support economic and community development, education, human services, and equity across Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona, and Florida. It primarily supports regional, state, and local organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Comerica Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Comerica Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Comerica Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3373052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Comerica Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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