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Private foundation · EIN 86-1967040

Comet Foundation F/K/a the Steinert Family Foundation

Boston, MA

Comet Foundation F/K/a the Steinert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $3.21M in grants and contributions paid across 32 grants, with $28.4M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to President and Fellows of Harvard College, Trustees of Princeton University and Trustees of Dartmouth College.

How to request funding

Contact
Langley Steinert and Hilary Steiner
Phone
6177205800
Address
One Joy Street, Boston, Ma, 02108
Form and materials
Applications should be submitted in writing and include any pertinent materials applicants would like to have considered by the trustees.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MAEducation$525,000
Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJEducation$525,000
Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHEducation$275,000
Steppingstone Foundation IncBoston, MACommunity Services$250,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNEducation$250,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNEducation$250,000
Nantucket Performing Arts Center IncNantucket, MACommunity Services$250,000
Nantucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MAHealth$200,000
Environmental Defense FundBoston, MACommunity Services$200,000
Emerson Health Care Foundation IncConcord, MAHealth$120,000
Nantucket Golf Club Foundation (nantucket Children's Charity Classic)Siasconset, MAEducation$51,000
Harper's Home IncDurham, NCHealth$50,000
The Wily Network IncNewton, MAEducation$30,000
Nantucket Golf Club FoundationSiasconset, MAEducation$25,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNEducation$25,000
Georgetown University Office of Advancement and University RelationsWashington, DCEducation$25,000
Harlem Larcrosse and Leadership CorporationNew York, NYCommunity Services$25,000
Concord Free Public LibraryConcord, MAEducation$20,000
Pan-Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAHealth$18,190
Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VAEducation$15,000
Nashoba Brooks SchoolConcord, MAEducation$15,000
The Wily Network IncNewton, MAEducation$13,000
Hudson Valley ClubhousePoughkeepsie, NYCommunity Services$10,000
Hudson Valley ClubhousePoughkeepsie, NYCommunity Services$10,000
Natucket Cottage HospitalNantucket, MAHealth$9,300

The 25 largest of 32 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Comet Foundation F/K/a the Steinert Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Applications should be submitted in writing and include any pertinent materials applicants would like to have considered by the trustees.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Comet Foundation F/K/a the Steinert Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $3,205,388 in grants and contributions paid (32 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Comet Foundation F/K/a the Steinert Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to President and Fellows of Harvard College (MA), $525K, Trustees of Princeton University (NJ), $525K, Trustees of Dartmouth College (NH), $275K, Steppingstone Foundation Inc (MA), $250K and Vanderbilt University (TN), $250K.