Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust
The Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $703,576 to charitable organizations.
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust gave $704K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $703,576
- +3814.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +2100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,981
- +77.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,821
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% 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 Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VMI Foundation Inc ($316K). Together the top 10 received $514K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 45% to recipients in Virginia. The remaining shares went to Wisconsin (2%), Colorado (2%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 2102% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $704K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $704K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VMI Foundation Inc Lexington, VA | General | $316,419 |
| First United Methodist Church Fort Worth, TX | General | $70,315 |
| The Womens Club of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | General | $16,243 |
| American Lung Association of Texas Brookfield, WI | General | $15,821 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society North Central Texas Chapter Denver, CO | General | $15,821 |
| Safehaven of Tarrant County Arlington, TX | General | $15,821 |
| Pregnancy Lifeline Fort Worth, TX | General | $15,821 |
| All Church Home for Children Inc Fort Worth, TX | General | $15,821 |
| Arthritis Foundation Jacksonville, FL | General | $15,821 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas Houston, TX | General | $15,821 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant; in 2023, it reported two.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $6,220 | $705,246 | $703,576 | 22 | $703,849 | $5,802 | $7,004 |
| 2024 | $696,786 | $116,037 | $46,329 | $17,976 | 1 | $37,522 | $107,576 | $32,257 |
| 2023 | $627,078 | $44,857 | $51,300 | $29,472 | 2 | $43,127 | $36,928 | $31,631 |
| 2022 | $633,512 | $40,971 | $46,924 | $31,957 | 2 | $37,349 | $32,253 | $34,864 |
| 2021 | $639,497 | $55,912 | $43,324 | $27,797 | 3 | — | $46,699 | $37,734 |
| 2020 | $626,920 | $31,095 | $39,466 | $26,252 | 2 | — | $22,039 | $32,859 |
| 2019 | $635,329 | $25,707 | $44,386 | $27,167 | 2 | — | $17,397 | $32,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span education and alumni relations, health, social services, and community welfare. For example, the VMI Foundation describes its mission as advancing and supporting Virginia Military Institute and its alumni association. Meals on Wheels in Childress, Texas, says it prepares and delivers hot meals to elderly and disabled people five days a week. SafeHaven of Tarrant County describes its mission as ending domestic violence through safety, support, prevention, and social change.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $703,576. Grants ranged from $15,821 to $316,419, with a median grant of $15,821. The largest awards included $316,419 to VMI Foundation in Lexington, Virginia, and $70,315 to First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Other listed grants included $16,243 to The Womens Club of Fort Worth and $15,821 each to organizations including American Lung Association of Texas, SafeHaven of Tarrant County, Pregnancy Lifeline, and Prevent Blindness Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $691 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $691, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust
How much does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust give each year?
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust gave $704K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
What is Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,821, and its average grant was $31,981, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust give grants?
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Virginia (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (14 grants).
Does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include VMI Foundation Inc ($316,419), First United Methodist Church ($70,315) and The Womens Club of Fort Worth ($16,243), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span education and alumni relations, health, social services, and community welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's EIN?
Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6230328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Everett & Edith Comer Charitable Trust 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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