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Private Foundation
COMET FOUNDATION F/K/A THE STEINERT FAMILY FOUNDATION
COMET FOUNDATION F/K/A THE STEINERT FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in BOSTON, MA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $12.0M, expenses of $3.3M, total assets of $24.8M. Imperigo tracks 59 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $10.6M.
EIN: 861967040
BOSTON, MA
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$12.0M
Total Expenses$3.3M
Total Assets$24.8M
Grants Given59
Grant Total$10.6M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
EDUCATION
$525,000
TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION
$525,000
TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
EDUCATION
$275,000
STEPPINGSTONE FOUNDATION INC
COMMUNITY SERVICES
$250,000
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION
$250,000
Showing up to 5 of 59 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Hilary Steinert
TRUSTEE
Langley Steinert
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.0M | $3.3M | $24.8M |
| 2024 | $7.1M | $3.5M | $16.1M |
| 2023 | $106K | $731K | $12.4M |
| 2022 | $6.7M | $324K | $13.0M |
| 2021 | $6.6M | — | $6.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $6.6M to $12.0M (+82%), with total assets most recently reported at $24.8M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in DC, FL, GA, MA, NC, NH, and 4 other states.
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