The Comisky Family Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7747091 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$958K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
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
23% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 Foundation Inc | Deerfield Beach, FL | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc | 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 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Temple University | New York, NY | To support the marvin | $2,000 |
| Lankenau Hospital Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | In honor of drs. shapiro, | $2,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Abramson cancer center | $2,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Einstein physical medicine | $1,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Lightweight rowing | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Heavyweight rowing | $1,000 |
| Hillel Foundation at Indiana University Inc | Bloomington, IN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Penn Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | General support for penn | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Clayton, MO | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | In memory of julian rackow | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia Chorus | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| Beyond Literacy | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7747091
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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