Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn
The Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $81,735 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn at a glance
In short: Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn gave $82K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,735
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,838
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,812,987
- +11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7002 Woodcroft Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 432-6451
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($38K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 46% to recipients in Illinois, and 4% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2020) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Donation | $37,500 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $8,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $4,514 |
| Foellinger-Friemann Botanical Conse Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $4,261 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $4,260 |
| Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $3,700 |
| The Salvation Army Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $3,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $3,000 |
| Stillwater Hospice Fort Wayne, IN | Donation | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,812,987 | $305,580 | $123,381 | $81,735 | 14 | $81,735 | $282,627 | $86,200 |
| 2023 | $1,629,988 | $740,315 | $100,175 | $81,735 | 14 | $81,735 | $723,216 | $75,350 |
| 2022 | $989,848 | $117,456 | $96,841 | $81,221 | 15 | $81,221 | $101,475 | $86,513 |
| 2021 | $969,233 | $121,779 | $97,417 | $81,221 | 15 | $82,096 | $106,652 | $91,697 |
| 2020 | $944,871 | $66,174 | $94,193 | $81,221 | 15 | — | $53,202 | $75,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts, health, food assistance, youth, and community organizations. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and presenting American and related art to engage and educate broad and diverse audiences. Community Harvest Food Bank describes its grant-supported purpose as providing a permanent endowment fund for the food bank.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $81,735. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $37,500, with a median grant of $3,250. Its largest reported grants included $37,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago, $8,000 to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $4,514 to the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, and $4,261 to Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Other listed recipients included Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo ($4,260), Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic ($3,700), and Community Harvest Food Bank ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Marva Komisarow is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn is led by Marva Komisarow, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marva Komisarow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn
How much does Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn give each year?
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn gave $82K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 14 grants.
What is Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn's typical grant size?
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $5,838, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn give grants?
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn gives mostly in Indiana: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (11 grants) and Baraboo, WI (2 grants).
Does Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn's largest grantees?
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($37,500), Fort Wayne Museum of Art ($8,000) and Community Fdn of Greater Fort Wayne ($4,514), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn?
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (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 Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts, health, food assistance, youth, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn's EIN?
Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6261631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marvin-and-marva-komisarow-fdn-morg_17a4694cea604f9f872019c2031cd880
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