The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust is a private foundation, based in Falls Church, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $49K.
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust at a glance
In short: The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust gave $130K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,140
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,380
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $43,380
- Total assets
- $2,570,182
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Flower School ($43K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($86,760), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2024) to $162K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $86,760 |
| Little Flower School Great Mills, MD | Direct Education Tuition Assistance Based on Financial Need | $43,380 |
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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 | $2,570,182 | $48,763 | $140,975 | $130,140 | 3 | $140,140 | $48,763 | $129,378 |
| 2024 | $2,603,264 | $54,327 | $132,831 | $130,140 | 3 | $131,640 | $54,327 | $129,135 |
| 2023 | $2,603,012 | $46,613 | $144,000 | $132,000 | 3 | $144,000 | $46,613 | $130,796 |
| 2022 | $2,634,280 | $46,252 | $165,317 | $153,000 | 3 | $165,000 | $45,935 | $136,822 |
| 2021 | $3,005,008 | $52,571 | $174,980 | $162,000 | 3 | $174,000 | $51,591 | $153,654 |
| 2020 | $3,221,498 | $70,366 | $169,182 | $156,000 | 3 | — | $70,366 | $160,539 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust is led by Teresa M. O'Brien, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teresa M. O'Brien
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Teresa M O'Brien (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust
How much does The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust give each year?
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust gave $130K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 3 grants.
What is The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust's typical grant size?
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust's median grant in 2025 was $43,380, and its average grant was $43,380, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust give grants?
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Direct Education Tuition Assistance Based on Financial Need" (3 grants).
How large is The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust?
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust's EIN?
The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7012645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Thomas Benjamin Combs Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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