McComis Charitable Foundation Inc
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Munster, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Indiana and Wisconsin.
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: McComis Charitable Foundation Inc gave $46K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,024
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,602
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,218
- Total assets
- $352,985
- +12.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McComis Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 8248 Schreiber Dr, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: (219) 798-3126
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McComis Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elkhart Lake Fire Dept ($9K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 45% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McComis Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Lake Fire Dept Elkhart Lake, WI | Airpacks | $9,397 |
| Elkhart Lake Police Department Elkhart Lake, WI | General Account | $8,151 |
| Planting Possibilities Inc Highland, IN | General Account | $6,264 |
| Hearts in Motion Schereville, IN | General Account | $6,264 |
| Food Bank of NW Indiana Gary, IN | Operating Fund | $5,320 |
| Aviation Heritage Center Sheboygan, WI | General Account | $3,116 |
| Humane Indiana Munster, IN | General Account | $2,504 |
| Women's Care Center Hammond, IN | General Account | $2,504 |
| Unity Gardens South Bend, IN | General Account | $1,878 |
| Munster Police Department Munster, IN | K-9 UNIT | $626 |
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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 | $352,985 | $96,686 | $56,948 | $46,024 | 10 | $46,024 | $1,579 | $52,586 |
| 2024 | $313,247 | $46,935 | $46,357 | $36,732 | 10 | $36,732 | $1,727 | $44,477 |
| 2023 | $312,669 | $38,766 | $44,247 | $36,060 | 12 | $36,060 | $2,583 | $35,770 |
| 2022 | $318,150 | $29,807 | $47,279 | $38,850 | 12 | $38,850 | $1,689 | $35,504 |
| 2021 | $335,622 | $45,383 | $35,195 | $26,527 | 12 | $26,527 | $11,997 | $37,715 |
| 2020 | $325,434 | $45,101 | $35,129 | $27,350 | 10 | — | $10,395 | $30,396 |
| 2019 | $315,404 | $16,694 | $32,789 | $25,884 | 12 | — | $11,291 | $26,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McComis Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include providing medical care and mission experiences for children and families (Hearts in Motion), job-skills training and placement for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities (Planting Possibilities), counseling and support for women and families (Women’s Care Center), humane treatment of animals (Humane Indiana), and connections to healthy food and nature (Unity Gardens).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $46,024 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $626 to $9,397, with a median of $4,218. The largest awards were $9,397 to Elkhart Lake Fire Department for airpacks, $8,151 to Elkhart Lake Police Department for its general account, $6,264 each to Planting Possibilities and Hearts in Motion, and $5,320 to Food Bank of NW Indiana for its operating fund. Other recipients included Aviation Heritage Center ($3,116), Humane Indiana ($2,504), Women’s Care Center ($2,504), Unity Gardens ($1,878), and Munster Police Department ($626).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory P McComis as president, Janet L McComis as vice president, and Alan H Newman as secretary.
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Gregory P. McComis, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory P. McComis
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alan H. Newman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Janet L. McComis
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about McComis Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does McComis Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc gave $46K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 10 grants.
What is McComis Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,218, and its average grant was $4,602, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McComis Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elkhart Lake, WI (2 grants) and Munster, IN (2 grants).
Does McComis Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of McComis Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McComis Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Elkhart Lake Fire Dept ($9,397), Elkhart Lake Police Department ($8,151) and Planting Possibilities Inc ($6,264), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McComis Charitable Foundation Inc?
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc reported $353K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 McComis Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McComis Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is McComis Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
McComis Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2068867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does McComis Charitable Foundation Inc 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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