Julius V & Alice G Combs Foundation
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-3352692 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$20K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$208K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art in Motion Art in Motion | Detroit, MI | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Greg Kelser Greg Kelser | Franklin, MI | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Money Matters for Youth Money Matters for Youth | Detroit, MI | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Optimist International Foundation Optimist International Foundation | Louis, MO | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Brazeal Dennard Chorale Brazeal Dennard Chorale | Southfield, MI | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Children's Center Children's Center | Detroit, MI | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Durfee American Girls Reading Club Durfee American Girls Reading Club | Detroit, MI | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $83,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531299349101828
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3352692
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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