Komes Foundation
Komes Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $161,000 to charitable organizations.
Key facts about Komes Foundation
In short: Komes Foundation gave $161K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 94-1611406
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $16,100
- Median grant
- $7,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $3,030,730
- Primary geography
- Missouri (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$161K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-5.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Komes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Komes Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, spans several areas: SHINE School Partnership works to build relationships between local Christian churches and schools; Bread of Life supports spiritual journeys and the sharing of individuals’ gifts; and St. Helena Hospital Foundation provides philanthropic support to Adventist Health St. Helena and seeks to strengthen community connection.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $161,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $7,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $80,000 to Marianist Province of the United States, $30,000 to Franciscan School of Theology, $10,000 each to Jesuit Refugee Services and St Mary’s Hospital & Medical Center, and $7,500 each to Bread of Life and SHINE School Partnership.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (50%), California (36%), Washington, DC (6%), New Mexico (5%), and Minnesota (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2021) to $161K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $161K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marianist Province of the United States ($80K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marianist Province of the United States St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Franciscan School of Theology Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Services Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital & Medical Center San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life Daly City, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Shine School Partnership Alburquerque, NM | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy Silver Spring, CA | Charitablecharitable | $5,000 |
| St Helena Hospital Foundation St Helena, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,030,730 | $188,291 | $185,829 | $161,000 (10) |
| 2023 | $3,017,373 | $541,607 | $181,271 | $154,000 (9) |
| 2022 | $2,648,601 | $98,606 | $200,208 | $156,500 (8) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,030,730 | $3,017,373 | $2,648,601 |
| Revenue | $188,291 | $541,607 | $98,606 |
| Expenses | $185,829 | $181,271 | $200,208 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $161,000 | $154,000 | $156,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $188,291 | $514,336 | $54,898 |
| Distributable Amount | $161,625 | $146,873 | $155,455 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia K Garvey as president, Nadine McIntosh as secretary/treasurer, and John A Komes as director.
Komes Foundation is led by Julia K. Garvey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia K. Garvey
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John A. Komes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadine McIntosh
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 8100 Wyoming Blvd Ne Ste M4 Box 3, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 681-2973
Frequently asked questions about Komes Foundation
How much does Komes Foundation give each year?
Komes Foundation gave $161K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 9 grants.
What is Komes Foundation's typical grant size?
Komes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $16,100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Komes Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Komes Foundation give grants?
Komes Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (36%) and District of Columbia (6%).
Does Komes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Komes Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Komes Foundation's largest grantees?
Komes Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Marianist Province of the United States ($80,000), Franciscan School of Theology ($30,000) and Jesuit Refugee Services ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Komes Foundation?
Komes Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Komes Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Komes Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Komes Foundation's EIN?
Komes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1611406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Komes 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 September 2026.
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