The Community Covenant Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Community Covenant Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$301,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $237,500 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,000 | 17 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $237,500 | 17 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $301,000 | 19 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
The Community Covenant Foundation Inc 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 The Community Covenant Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $120,000 |
| Indiana | 7 | $96,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonton Farms | General operations | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $40,000 |
| Umoja Partnership Inc | General operations | $32,500 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | General operations | $20,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General operations | $20,000 |
| International Committee of the Red Cross | General operations | $20,000 |
| Foster Success | General operations | $12,500 |
| Lifesavers Foundation | General operations | $12,500 |
| Men of Nehemiah | General operations | $12,500 |
| Crossfire Kids | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operations | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Change Free Clinic Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General operations | $7,500 |
| Our Friends Place | General operations | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky | General operations | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Inc | General operations | $7,500 |
| St Richard's Episcopal School | General operations | $6,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Indianapolis Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas L Hefner
- Patty M Hefner
- James Curtis Hefner
- Henry Mason Hefner
- Alice H Hefner
Questions people ask
Does The Community Covenant Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Community Covenant Foundation Inc give?
$301,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Community Covenant Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas L Hefner (Vice President, Director), Patty M Hefner (President, Director), James Curtis Hefner (Vp/Sec/Treas, Director) and Henry Mason Hefner (Vice President, Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Community Covenant Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and food and hunger.