Earle & Virginia Combs Foundation
Invitation OnlyBarrington, Illinois · EIN 36-6168454 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$934K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$20.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
59% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | Religious | $525,000 |
| Langham Partnership | Cave Creek, AZ | General exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Business Professional Network | Plano, TX | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Barrington White House | Barrington, IL | General exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Fort Wilderness Ministries | Mcnaughton, WI | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Russian Leadership Ministries | Wheaton, IL | Religious | $20,000 |
| Louis Palau Association | Beaverton, OR | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Likewise Worship | Huntington Beach, CA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Village Church of Barrington | Barrington, IL | Religious | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Tyndale | Wheaton, IL | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| A Rocha USA | Fredericksburg, TX | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Bristol Ministries | Elk Grove Village, IL | Religious | $8,000 |
| Sango Association | Hoffman Estates, IL | General exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Amg International | Chattanooga, TN | Religious | $7,500 |
| Mesa Global | Charlotte, NC | General exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| 222 Foundation | Tower Lakes, IL | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Scholar Leaders International | Lake Forest, IL | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Chicago, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Barrington Suzuki Strings | Barrington, IL | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jesus Film Project | Orlando, FL | Relgious | $5,000 |
| New International | Fort Myers, FL | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Nova | Anaheim, CA | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Camp Clearwater | Minocqua, WI | Religious | $2,500 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America | Minneapolis, MN | Religious | $2,500 |
| C R U | Orlando, FL | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Orphanos | Cordova, TN | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Camp Trident | Cape Charles, VA | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Alexander Leigh Center for Autism | Mchenry, IL | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Schools for Salone | Seattle, WA | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $934,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $789,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $811,050 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631619349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6168454
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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