Combs Foundation

EIN 20-5926294 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in CA, NY, DC +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Combs Foundation based in CA paid 42 grants totaling $57.2K to 41 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $155 to $11K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included MUSIC FOR MINORS, COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY, and SECOND HARVEST. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$64,696
Giving (latest yr)
$57,205
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$500
Recipients
41
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Music for Minors$11,000
  • Community Services Agency$6,000
  • Second Harvest$6,000
  • Yosemite Conservancy$5,000
  • Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation$3,000

Where grants went

  • California$50,505 · 33 grants
  • New York$3,100 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,600 · 4 grants
  • Illinois$500 · 1 grant
  • Washington$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (42)

Music for Minors
San Carlos, CA
contribution
$11,000
Second Harvest
San Jose, CA
contribution
$6,000
Community Services Agency
Mountain View, CA
contribution
$6,000
Yosemite Conservancy
San Francisco, CA
contribution
$5,000
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
Truckee, CA
contribution
$3,000
Schola Cantorum
Mountain View, CA
contribution
$2,500
Life Moves
Menlo Park, CA
contribution
$2,500
Scarring Alopecia
New York, NY
contribution
$2,000
Ecumenical Hunger
Palo Alto, CA
contribution
$2,000
American Red Cross
San Francisco, CA
Donation
$1,000
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Donation
$1,000
Tahoe Fund
Tahoe City, CA
contribution
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Combs Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Combs Foundation reported 42 itemized grants totaling $57.2K. Individual grants ranged from $155 to $11K (median $500).

Recent recipients include MUSIC FOR MINORS, COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY, SECOND HARVEST, among 41 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Combs Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Combs Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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