Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-1985235

Foundation Overview

Based in Newport, RI, Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation has awarded 219 grants totaling $320,484 to organizations in New York, Rhode Island and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $37,334, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$320,484
Total Assets
$490,135
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
44
Median Grant
$500
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 9%

4 of 44 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Rhode Island

72% of all grants are concentrated in Rhode Island, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Rhode Island, funding concentrates in Newport (65%), Middletown (14%), Providence (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+116%

Strong 116% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Foundation For The Blind $250 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2023
Aquidneck Land Trust $500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2023
Potter League For Animals $500 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2023
Seaman's Church Institute $500 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2023
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2023
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2023
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2023
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2023
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2023
Herreshoff Marine Museum $500 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2023
Sail Newport $2,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2023
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2023
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $10,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Martin Luther King Center $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Aquidneck Community Table $1,000 Middletown, RI, US Education 2023
National Outdoor Leadership School $1,000 Lander, WY, US Education Andleadership 2023
Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence $1,000 Corvallis, OR, US Education Andleadership 2023
Farm Fresh Ri $1,000 Providence, RI, US Education 2023
Better Bay Alliance $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Sailing Foundation Of New York $12,500 Rye, NY, US Education 2023
Iyrs School Of Technology & Trades $2,500 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
American Foundation For The Blind $250 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2023
Aquidneck Land Trust $500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2023
Potter League For Animals $500 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2023
Seaman's Church Institute $500 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2023
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2023
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2023
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2023
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2023
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2023
Herreshoff Marine Museum $500 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2023
Sail Newport $2,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2023
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2023
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $10,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Martin Luther King Center $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Aquidneck Community Table $1,000 Middletown, RI, US Education 2023
National Outdoor Leadership School $1,000 Lander, WY, US Education Andleadership 2023
Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence $1,000 Corvallis, OR, US Education Andleadership 2023
Farm Fresh Ri $1,000 Providence, RI, US Education 2023
Better Bay Alliance $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
Sailing Foundation Of New York $12,500 Rye, NY, US Education 2023
Iyrs School Of Technology & Trades $2,500 Newport, RI, US Education 2023
American Foundation For The Blind $250 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2022
Aquidneck Land Trust $500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2022
Potter League For Animals $500 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2022
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2022
Seaman's Church Institute $500 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2022
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2022
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2022
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2022
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2022
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2022
Williams College $250 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2022
Herreshoff Marine Museum $500 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2022
Sail Newport $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2022
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2022
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $10,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Martin Luther King Center $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Aquidneck Community Table $1,000 Middletown, RI, US Education 2022
National Outdoor Leadership School $1,000 Lander, WY, US Education Andleadership 2022
Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence $5,000 Corvallis, OR, US Education Andleadership 2022
Farm Fresh Ri $1,000 Providence, RI, US Education 2022
Better Bay Alliance $5,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
American Foundation For The Blind $250 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2022
Aquidneck Land Trust $500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2022
Potter League For Animals $500 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2022
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2022
Seaman's Church Institute $500 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2022
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2022
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2022
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2022
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2022
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2022
Williams College $250 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2022
Herreshoff Marine Museum $500 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2022
Sail Newport $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2022
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2022
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $10,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Martin Luther King Center $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Aquidneck Community Table $1,000 Middletown, RI, US Education 2022
National Outdoor Leadership School $1,000 Lander, WY, US Education Andleadership 2022
Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence $5,000 Corvallis, OR, US Education Andleadership 2022
Farm Fresh Ri $1,000 Providence, RI, US Education 2022
Better Bay Alliance $5,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
American Foundation For The Blind $250 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2022
Aquidneck Land Trust $500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2022
Potter League For Animals $500 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2022
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2022
Seaman's Church Institute $500 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2022
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2022
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2022
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2022
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2022
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2022
Williams College $250 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2022
Herreshoff Marine Museum $500 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2022
Sail Newport $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2022
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2022
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $10,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Martin Luther King Center $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
Aquidneck Community Table $1,000 Middletown, RI, US Education 2022
National Outdoor Leadership School $1,000 Lander, WY, US Education Andleadership 2022
Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence $5,000 Corvallis, OR, US Education Andleadership 2022
Farm Fresh Ri $1,000 Providence, RI, US Education 2022
Better Bay Alliance $5,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2022
American Foundation For The Blind $250 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2021
Aquidneck Land Trust $500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2021
Potter League For Animals $500 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2021
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2021
Seaman's Church Institute $500 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2021
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2021
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2021
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2021
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2021
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2021
Williams College $2,250 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2021
Herreshoff Marine Museum $500 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2021
Sail Newport $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2021
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2021
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2021
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $15,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2021
Martin Luther King Center $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2021
Aquidneck Community Table $1,000 Middletown, RI, US Education 2021
National Outdoor Leadership School $1,000 Lander, WY, US Education Andleadership 2021
Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence $1,000 Corvallis, OR, US Education Andleadership 2021
Aclu Foundation Of Ri $1,000 Providence, RI, US Education 2021
American Foundation For The Blind $250 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2020
Aquidneck Land Trust $500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2020
International Yacht Restoration School $500 Newport, RI, US Vocational Education 2020
Potter League For Animals $500 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2020
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2020
Seaman's Church Institute $500 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2020
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2020
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2020
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2020
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2020
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2020
Williams College $2,000 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2020
Herreshoff Marine Museum $500 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2020
Sail Newport $1,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2020
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2020
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2020
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $15,000 Newport, RI, US Education 2020
American Foundation For The Blind $500 New York, NY, US To Expandpossibilities Forpeople With Vision Loss 2018
Aquidneck Land Trust $2,500 Middletown, RI, US Conservation Andmanagement 2018
Child & Family $250 Middletown, RI, US Human Services 2018
International Yacht Restoration School $3,000 Newport, RI, US Vocational Education 2018
Newport Art Museum $250 Newport, RI, US Museum 2018
Newport Historical Society $250 Newport, RI, US To Support Historicpreservation 2018
Potter League For Animals $1,000 Newport, RI, US Animal Protectionand Welfare 2018
Redwood Library $250 Newport, RI, US Library 2018
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2018
Seaman's Church Institute $1,000 Newport, RI, US Well-being Ofseafarers 2018
The Preservation Society Of Newport $250 Newport, RI, US To Supportarchitecturalpreservation 2018
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2018
Save The Bay $250 Providence, RI, US Preserve Andprotect Bayregion 2018
Wrni Ri Public Radio $250 Providence, RI, US Education 2018
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2018
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Supports Sailingwithdisabilities 2018
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Health Andwelfare 2018
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Well-beingeducation 2018
Williams College $2,000 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2018
Newport Music Festival $600 Middletown, RI, US Education Andoutreach 2018
Herreshoff Marine Museum $1,000 Bristol, RI, US History Andeducation 2018
Us Sailing $2,000 Bristol, RI, US Education 2018
American Foundation For The Blind $500 New York, NY, US Possibilities Forto Expandpeople With Vision Loss 2017
Aquidneck Land Trust $1,000 Middletown, RI, US Managementconservation And 2017
Child & Family $500 Middletown, RI, US Human Services 2017
International Yacht Restoration School $1,000 Newport, RI, US Vocational Education 2017
Wrni Ri Public Radio $500 Providence, RI, US Education 2017
Newport Art Museum $500 Newport, RI, US Museum 2017
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US Preservationto Support Historic 2017
Potter League For Animals $1,000 Newport, RI, US And Welfareanimal Protection 2017
Redwood Library $500 Newport, RI, US Library 2017
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2017
Seaman's Church Institute $3,000 Newport, RI, US Seafarerswell-being Of 2017
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US Architecturalto Supportpreservation 2017
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2017
Save The Bay $500 Providence, RI, US Protect Baypreserve Andregion 2017
Naval War College Foundation $300 Newport, RI, US Supporteducation Andservices 2017
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Withsupports Sailingdisabilities 2017
Salve Regina University $500 Newport, RI, US Education 2017
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Withsupports Sailingdisabilities 2017
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Welfarehealth And 2017
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Educationwell-being 2017
Sail Newport $37,334 Newport, RI, US Education 2017
Williams College $4,000 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2017
Gaston County Community Foundation $1,000 Gastonia, NC, US Givingphilanthropic 2017
National Sailing Hall Of Fame $2,000 Annapolis, MD, US Education 2017
Newport Music Festival $600 Middletown, RI, US Outreacheducation And 2017
Herreshoff Marine Museum $1,000 Bristol, RI, US Educationhistory And 2017
American Foundation For The Blind $500 New York, NY, US Possibilities Forto Expandpeople With Vision Loss 2016
Aquidneck Land Trust $6,000 Middletown, RI, US Managementconservation And 2016
Child & Family $500 Middletown, RI, US Human Services 2016
International Yacht Restoration School $1,000 Newport, RI, US Vocational Education 2016
Wrni Ri Public Radio $500 Providence, RI, US Education 2016
Newport Art Museum $500 Newport, RI, US Museum 2016
Newport Historical Society $500 Newport, RI, US Preservationto Support Historic 2016
Potter League For Animals $1,000 Newport, RI, US And Welfareanimal Protection 2016
Redwood Library $500 Newport, RI, US Library 2016
Canterbury School $250 New Milford, CT, US Education 2016
Seaman's Church Institute $1,000 Newport, RI, US Seafarerswell-being Of 2016
The Preservation Society Of Newport $500 Newport, RI, US Architecturalto Supportpreservation 2016
Williams College Hopkins Hall $250 Williamstown, MA, US Education 2016
College Of Charleston Sailing $500 Charleston, SC, US Education 2016
Rhode Island Arts Foundation $600 Middletown, RI, US Promote Chamberpreserve Andmusic 2016
Save The Bay $500 Providence, RI, US Protect Baypreserve Andregion 2016
Naval War College Foundation $300 Newport, RI, US Supporteducation Andservices 2016
Clagett Clinic & Regatta $500 Portsmouth, RI, US Withsupports Sailingdisabilities 2016
Salve Regina University $500 Newport, RI, US Education 2016
Sail To Prevail $500 Newport, RI, US Withsupports Sailingdisabilities 2016
St Clare $500 Newport, RI, US Welfarehealth And 2016
Coast Guard Foundation $500 Stonington, CT, US Educationwell-being 2016
Uri Foundation $500 Kingston, RI, US Supportphilanthropic 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-1985235
Website N/A
Address 62 WASHINGTON ST Newport, RI 02840-1514

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lyn & Margaret Comfort Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Treasurer/secretary Lyn Comfort
President Margaret D Comfort
Director Emily Comfort

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.