Hazelyn & Harrold Mccomas Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to civil rights, education, health, and the arts, as evidenced by its funding to organizations such as the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the United Negro College Fund, and various health charities. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors, focusing on initiatives that empower communities and address social issues. While it distributes grants to a variety of recipients, it has a notable presence in supporting local organizations in Milwaukee and beyond.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized charity with an established track record (especially in education, civil rights, arts, health, or local community services) that can productively use modest unrestricted grants and has either a Wisconsin connection or recognized national profile.
Good Fit
- • Provides programs in education, civil rights, arts, health, or food security as reflected in past grantees.
- • Can make effective use of $1k–$3k unrestricted grants.
- • Has an established track record and recognizable nonprofit status.
- • Has an existing local presence or can show clear alignment with Wisconsin community needs.
Geography
Observed grants went to organizations in six states with one-third of dollars staying in Wisconsin and the remainder distributed across multiple states, indicating a regional / multi-state footprint rather than purely local or truly national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 11 distinct recipients (15 in the prior year) spanning civil rights, education, arts, health and other charities, which represents a relatively broad and diverse recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
In the latest year all 11 recipients were returning grantees, which suggests a relationship-driven portfolio, but the foundation publishes a rolling written-application route with a named contact and phone number, so new applicants can realistically attempt to apply even if selection appears selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
