McComb Family Foundation Inc
McComb Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Indiana and several other states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Michigan.
McComb Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McComb Family Foundation Inc gave $196K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,750
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +77.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,559
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,816,567
- +71.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (28 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (72% 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 McComb Family Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- September 30 of each year.
- Deadline
- September 30 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: David Mccomb
Mailing address: 9077 Stellhorn Crossing Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Phone: (260) 247-2203
Email: dave@mccombnet.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McComb Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anthony Wayne Area Council ($25K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 224 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Indiana (72%), Wisconsin (11%), Minnesota (5%), Tennessee (4%), and Michigan (3%). These reported shares do not account for all grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McComb Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 55 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 $160K (2023) to $196K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Wayne Area Council Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $25,000 |
| Funeral Service Foundation Brookfield, WI | Operating | $21,280 |
| Erin's House Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $11,144 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $11,000 |
| County Line Church Auburn, IN | Operating | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Operating | $10,000 |
| Carriage House Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $7,250 |
| John Chapman Kiwanis Club Leo, IN | Operating | $7,000 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $6,000 |
| Bishop Luers High School Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $5,827 |
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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 | $4,816,567 | $2,325,296 | $221,099 | $195,750 | 55 | $195,762 | $128,384 | $240,502 |
| 2023 | $2,801,201 | $141,142 | $179,836 | $159,967 | 31 | $161,217 | $84,087 | $142,034 |
| 2022 | $2,839,895 | $175,673 | $192,479 | $169,850 | 44 | $171,200 | $158,058 | $146,124 |
| 2021 | $2,856,701 | $128,498 | $184,060 | $161,380 | 52 | $162,680 | $104,527 | $161,389 |
| 2020 | $2,912,263 | $-34,297 | $186,524 | $160,312 | 42 | — | $75,506 | $146,575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McComb Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $241K 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 formal mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations serving young people, grieving communities, and underserved communities, as well as health and other purposes. For example, Anthony Wayne Area Council describes its mission as helping young people develop values and make ethical choices; Funeral Service Foundation says it invests in people and programs to strengthen funeral service and support grieving communities; Fort Wayne Urban League says it advances social equity and economic self-reliance for African Americans and others in underserved communities; and Mayo Clinic describes its work as providing patient care, education, and research to support health and well-being. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $195,750. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000. Larger awards included $25,000 to Anthony Wayne Area Council, $21,280 to Funeral Service Foundation, $11,144 to Erin’s House, $11,000 to Fort Wayne Urban League, and $10,000 each to County Line Church and Mayo Clinic. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as operating or operations.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact David McComb and provide the organization’s name and address, along with a copy of its most recent financial statements or Form 990. Awards are limited to $10,000 per organization unless other circumstances merit further consideration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas M. McComb and David W. McComb as directors.
McComb Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. McComb
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas M. McComb
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jean L. McComb (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Walter A. McComb Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
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 McComb Family Foundation Inc
How much does McComb Family Foundation Inc give each year?
McComb Family Foundation Inc gave $196K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 31 grants.
What is McComb Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McComb Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,559, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McComb Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does McComb Family Foundation Inc give grants?
McComb Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (11%) and Minnesota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (32 grants), Suttons Bay, MI (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does McComb Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of McComb Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (36 grants).
Who are McComb Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McComb Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Anthony Wayne Area Council ($25,000), Funeral Service Foundation ($21,280) and Erin's House ($11,144), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McComb Family Foundation Inc?
McComb Family Foundation Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $241K (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 McComb Family Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations serving young people, grieving communities, and underserved communities, as well as health and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McComb Family Foundation Inc?
McComb Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is McComb Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
McComb Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2001354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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). McComb Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccomb-family-foundation-inc-morg_2eb3f440686e40e988520d15b0e03b32
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