Comet Foundation F/k/a the Steinert Family Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 86-1967040 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $9.9M
- Grants reported
- 56
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | $3.2M |
| 2024 | 24 | $6.7M |
Where Comet Foundation F/k/a the Steinert Family Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | HEALTHCARE SERVICES | 2024 | $2M |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | HEALTHCARE SERVICES | 2024 | $2M |
| TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | PRINCETON, NJ | EDUCATION | 2025 | $525K |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | EDUCATION | 2025 | $525K |
| FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | PRINCETON, NJ | EDUCATION | 2024 | $500K |
| FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $500K |
| FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $500K |
| FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | PRINCETON, NJ | EDUCATION | 2024 | $500K |
| TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | EDUCATION | 2025 | $275K |
| FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | EDUCATION | 2024 | $250K |
| NANTUCKET PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC | NANTUCKET, MA | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 2025 | $250K |
| FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | EDUCATION | 2024 | $250K |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | EDUCATION | 2025 | $250K |
| STEPPINGSTONE FOUNDATION INC | BOSTON, MA | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 2025 | $250K |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | EDUCATION | 2025 | $250K |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | BOSTON, MA | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 2025 | $200K |
| NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL | NANTUCKET, MA | HEALTH | 2025 | $200K |
| EMERSON HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC | CONCORD, MA | HEALTH | 2025 | $120K |
| NANTUCKET GOLF CLUB FOUNDATION (NANTUCKET CHILDREN'S CHARITY CLASSIC) | SIASCONSET, MA | EDUCATION | 2025 | $51K |
| HARPER'S HOME INC | DURHAM, NC | HEALTH | 2025 | $50K |
| THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION | BOCA GRANDE, FL | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 2024 | $50K |
| THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION | BOCA GRANDE, FL | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 2024 | $50K |
| THE WILY NETWORK INC | NEWTON, MA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $30K |
| THE WILY NETWORK INC | NEWTON, MA | EDUCATION | 2025 | $30K |
| THE WILY NETWORK INC | NEWTON, MA | EDUCATION | 2024 | $30K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- LANGLEY STEINERT AND HILARY STEINER
- Address
- ONE JOY STREET BOSTON, MA, 02108
- Phone
- 6177205800
- Deadlines
- NOT APPLICABLE
- Application materials
- APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND INCLUDE ANY PERTINENT MATERIALS APPLICANTS WOULD LIKE TO HAVE CONSIDERED BY THE TRUSTEES.
- Restrictions
- NOT APPLICABLE
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Comet Foundation F/k/a the Steinert Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (3 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.