Cove Point Natural Heritage Trustinc
Accepts applications
Cove Point Natural Heritage Trustinc is a private foundation in Lusby, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,994 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $9,347. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,994
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$9,347
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was down from $41,900 the year before.
79% 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 | $44,827 | 7 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $41,900 | 7 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $40,994 | 14 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce Fall PO Box 336, Lusby, MD 20657 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 394-1300 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cove Point Natural Heritage Trustinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 13 | $37,794 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Chestnut Trust | Research | $9,347 |
| St Mary's River Watershed Association Inc | Environmental | $4,225 |
| Calvert Marine Museum | Environmental | $4,000 |
| St Marys College of Maryland | Education | $3,200 |
| Chesapeake Biological Laboratory | Environmental | $3,158 |
| College of Souther Maryland Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| The Calvert Nature Society | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust | Environmental | $2,500 |
| University of Maryland | Educational | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hunting Creek | Environmental | $2,376 |
| Southern Calvert Land Trust | Environmental | $1,915 |
| Calver County Treasurer | Research | $1,273 |
| Tidewater Chapter Afs | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Maryland Osprey & Nature Festival | Environmental | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Gardner
- Mike Rudy
- Carys Mitchelmore
- Chris Chenoweth
- Lila West
- Amanda Knobloch
- Matt Ballantine
- Frank McPhillips
- Bruce Fall
- Ronald Klauda
Questions people ask
Does Cove Point Natural Heritage Trustinc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cove Point Natural Heritage Trustinc give?
$40,994 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Cove Point Natural Heritage Trustinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Gardner (President), Mike Rudy (Trustee), Carys Mitchelmore (Trustee) and Chris Chenoweth (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Cove Point Natural Heritage Trustinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and education.