Covington Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Covington Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $57,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $42,000 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $57,000 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Covington 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 Covington Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 7 | $80,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Fellowship | $30,000 |
| Christian County Cowboy Church | Fellowship | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
| New Work Fellowship Church | Fellowship | $5,000 |
| Kings Chapel Fellowship Church | Fellowship | $5,000 |
| Redeemed & Restored | Drug & addiction rehab | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes (The Ranch at Millington) | Childrens home | $5,000 |
| Max's Hope Pet Rescue | Pet rescue | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William E Covington
- Gwendolyn Covington
- Casey Covington
- Carey Covington
- Keena Daniel
Questions people ask
Does Covington Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Covington Foundation Inc give?
$85,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Covington Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William E Covington (Former President), Gwendolyn Covington (Current President), Casey Covington (Director) and Carey Covington (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Covington Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.