Covington Charitable TR
Preselected recipients only
Covington Charitable TR is a private foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,350 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,350
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,250 the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,750 | 24 | $834,979 |
| 2024 | $59,250 | 25 | $948,542 |
| 2025 | $61,350 | 29 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Covington Charitable TR says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Covington Charitable TR funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $20,350 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $19,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Open Lands Assc | General donation | $5,000 |
| Field Museum | General donation | $5,000 |
| Conservation Fund | General donation | $5,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | General donation | $5,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | General donation | $5,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General donation | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Federation | General donation | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General donation | $3,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | General donation | $2,500 |
| Les Cheneaux Community Fdn | General donation | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General donation | $2,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General donation | $2,500 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | General donation | $2,500 |
| The Wilderness Society | General donation | $2,000 |
| WTTW | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sca | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sca | General donation | $1,000 |
| Society of Colonial Wars | General donation | $1,000 |
| Wbez | General donation | $1,000 |
| American Rivers | General donation | $1,000 |
| Prairie State Conservation Coalition | General donation | $500 |
| Redan Foundation | General donation | $500 |
| Noahs Rest | General donation | $500 |
| Citadel Theatre | General donation | $250 |
| Anti Cruelty Society | General donation | $250 |
| Americans United for Separation | General donation | $250 |
| Americans United for Separation | General donation | $250 |
| Anti Cruelty Society | General donation | $250 |
| University Club Foundation | General donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- George M Covington
Questions people ask
Does Covington Charitable TR accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Covington Charitable TR give?
$61,350 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Covington Charitable TR?
Its 2025 filing lists George M Covington (Sole Trustee).
What does Covington Charitable TR fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.