Ruth Covo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Covo Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,227 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $11,519. 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$66,227
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$11,519
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,000 | 16 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $62,000 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $66,227 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Ruth Covo Foundation 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 Ruth Covo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Tennessee. It also paid $5,519 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $13,519 |
| New York | 2 | $9,519 |
| California | 2 | $8,519 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $8,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,519 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,519 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,113 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | General Purpose | $11,519 |
| American Friends of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General Purpose | $5,519 |
| Nature Conservancy | General Purpose | $5,519 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | General Purpose | $5,519 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | General Purpose | $5,519 |
| WildCoast | General Purpose | $5,519 |
| St Paul's School | General Purpose | $4,500 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Victoria and Albert Museum Americas Foundation | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| United Animal Nations dba RedRover | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of Amer Inc | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| K9s for Warriors | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Copley Society of Art | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Monarch Butterfly Fund | General Purpose | $1,113 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin T Abati
- Joanne Covo
- Marilyn Covo
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Covo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Covo Foundation give?
$66,227 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ruth Covo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin T Abati (Trustee), Joanne Covo (Trustee) and Marilyn Covo (Trustee).
What does Ruth Covo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and animals.