Comer Foundation

Comer Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama with $13.9M in assets. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$13.9Mtotal assets
1978IRS ruling year

Grants Comer Foundation has awarded

26 grantees · $616K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Auburn University $144K
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham $120K
  • University of Alabama $72K
  • Birmingham Musuem of Art $35K
  • Alabama Ballet $35K
  • UAB School of Nursing $30K
  • Alabama Archives & History $25K
  • Stair $20K
  • Better Basics $20K
  • BB Comer Memorial Library $15K
  • Alabama Symphony $15K
  • Sidewalk Film Center $15K
  • I3 Academy $12K
  • Alabama Wildlife Federation $5K
  • Exceptional Foundation $5K
  • Jones Valley Teaching Farm $5K
  • Preschool Partners $5K
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities $5K
  • Vulcan Park Museum $5K
  • Teach For America $5K
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens $5K
  • Birmingham Zoo $5K
  • Boy Scouts of America $5K
  • Mitchell's Place $3K
  • Special Equestrians Inc $3K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$658K
  • FY2020$636K
  • FY2021$676K
  • FY2022$681K
  • FY2023$664K

About Comer Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • HeadquartersBirmingham, Alabama
  • EIN636004424
  • IRS ruling1978

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Comer Foundation?

Comer Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama with $13.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What is the EIN of Comer Foundation?

Comer Foundation's EIN is 636004424. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Comer Foundation?

Private foundations like Comer Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Comer Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.