The Stephen a Comunale Jr Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAkron, Ohio · EIN 20-4345267 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
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
13% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aultman Foundation | Canton, OH | Health/Human services and education | $35,000 |
| Asc Cancer Action Network | Washington, DC | Support families of individuals touched by cancer | $2,500 |
| Akron Rotary Club | Akron, OH | Education | $1,500 |
| Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation | Canton, OH | Health/Human services and education | $1,500 |
| Ben Curtis Foundation | Kent, OH | Health/Human services and education | $1,000 |
| Copley Fairlawn School Foundation | Copley, OH | Scholarship funds | $1,000 |
| Project Outrun | Fairlawn, OH | Support for children touched by cancer | $1,000 |
| Ssp Hope Ministries | Canton, OH | Health and human services | $1,000 |
| The North Foundation | Wadsworth, OH | Support families of individuals touched by cancer | $1,000 |
| Collin Cares Cure Cancer | Medina, OH | Support to individuals touched by cancer | $500 |
| Lebron James Family Foundation | Akron, OH | Education | $500 |
| Camp Kesem | Covina, CA | Health/Human services and education | $250 |
| Sparks of Giving | Bolivar, OH | Health/Human services and education | $250 |
| Akron Community Foundation | Akron, OH | Health/Human services and education | $150 |
| Sorrowful Mother Shrine | Bellevue, OH | Health and human services | $120 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($395,344). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $442,614 | 16 |
| 2024 | $313,942 | 12 |
| 2023 | $317,520 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622379349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4345267
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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