Comer Science and Education Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaukesha, Wisconsin · EIN 36-4244783 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$842K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$68.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $147,879.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Comer Youth Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $300,000 |
| Network for Young Adult Success | Chicago, IL | General support | $300,000 |
| University of Maine System | Farmington, ME | General support | $147,879 |
| South Shore Drill Team | Chicago, IL | General support | $66,667 |
| Central High School Foundation | Omaha, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Champs Male Mentoring | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Operation Neighborhood Safety | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Do for Self Community Development Corporation | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Drill Team | Chicago, IL | General support | $33,333 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,546 | 10 |
| 2023 | $5,850,713 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103072
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4244783
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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