The Comisky Family Foundation Trust
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 26 grants totaling $79,000.
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Comisky Family Foundation Trust gave $79K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,000
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,038
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $887,956
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (73% 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 The Comisky Family Foundation 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: Glenmede Trust Co Na 1650 Marke, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Comisky Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anti Defamation League ($10K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 16% to New York, 8% to Florida, and 1% each to Indiana and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Comisky Family Foundation Trust gives
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2025) to $133K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation Elkins Park, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Deerfield Beach, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $3,500 |
| Lafayette College Easton, PA | Integrative Engineering | $3,000 |
| The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | STEM Scholars and Pacts | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth Or Maple Glen, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $887,956 | $106,525 | $88,768 | $79,000 | 26 | $82,000 | $101,100 | $45,945 |
| 2024 | $869,910 | $80,327 | $94,038 | $86,500 | 30 | $89,500 | $76,490 | $46,885 |
| 2023 | $881,727 | $61,728 | $88,224 | $82,000 | 23 | $85,000 | $58,504 | $45,312 |
| 2022 | $910,180 | $54,675 | $91,919 | $83,000 | 21 | $86,000 | $50,934 | $48,672 |
| 2021 | $947,531 | $127,383 | $141,528 | $132,500 | 33 | $135,500 | $122,847 | $57,721 |
| 2020 | $961,662 | $83,506 | $99,329 | $92,500 | 1 | — | $80,277 | $50,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Comisky Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $46K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including the arts, healthcare, education, science learning, and community relief. For example, Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates describes its work as uniting artists and communities to create public art, while the Franklin Institute says its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. The Jewish Relief Agency describes its work as addressing community needs through programs that include monthly food distribution.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $79,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $10,000 each to the Anti Defamation League, Beth Sholom Congregation, and Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates. Other notable grants included $6,000 to Israel Tennis & Education Centers and $5,000 to Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.
Additional 2025 grants included $3,500 to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, $3,000 each to Lafayette College and the Franklin Institute, and $2,000 each to Congregation Beth Or, Jewish Relief Agency, and Temple University. Lafayette College’s listed grant purpose was “Integrative Engineering,” and the Franklin Institute’s was “STEM Scholars and PACTS”; most of the other listed purposes were “General Charitable Purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ian M. Comisky, Esq., Matthew J. Comisky, Esq., and Hope A. Comisky, Esq., as trustees.
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
HOPE A COMISKY Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
IAN M COMISKY Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
MATTHEW J COMISKY Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Comisky Family Foundation Trust
How much does The Comisky Family Foundation Trust give each year?
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust gave $79K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 30 grants.
What is The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,038, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Comisky Family Foundation Trust give grants?
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Bala Cynwyd, PA (2 grants).
Does The Comisky Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Anti Defamation League ($10,000), Beth Sholom Congregation ($10,000) and Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Comisky Family Foundation Trust?
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust reported $888K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Comisky Family Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including the arts, healthcare, education, science learning, and community relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Comisky Family Foundation 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 ↑
What is The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Comisky Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7747091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Comisky Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Comisky Family Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-comisky-family-foundation-trust-morg_675a94181b424baa98e1b4e9dc1aaf84
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