The Covenant Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Covenant Foundation is a private foundation in Stillwater, Minnesota. In tax year 2023 it gave $124,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$124,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$29,640
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2023 was up from $97,000 the year before.
29% of its 2023 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 | $97,000 | 17 | $62,845 |
| 2023 | $124,000 | 24 | $29,640 |
How to apply
The Covenant 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 The Covenant Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $82,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $16,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Family Institute | Payments for matching challenge | $25,000 |
| Canopy Global Foundation Inc | Payments for general support | $10,000 |
| Liberty Bible Church | Payments for general support | $10,000 |
| Liberty Classical Academy | Payment for general support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | Payments to support teens and adults gaining freedom from chemical addiction | $10,000 |
| Morelia Home for Children | Payments for support of mission in morelia, mexico | $10,000 |
| Options for Women | Payments for general support | $10,000 |
| Teens for Christ | Payments for outreach | $6,000 |
| Brydges Centre | Payments to support vulnerable children | $5,000 |
| Training Leaders International | Payments to support leadership programs | $5,000 |
| Youth Investment Foundation | Payments for general support | $4,000 |
| Cru | Payments to fund international ministry | $3,000 |
| Live Action | Payments to support pro-life movement | $3,000 |
| Forever Adventure | Payments for general support | $2,000 |
| Northern Youth Programs | Payments for youth programs | $2,000 |
| As Unto Him | Payment for general support | $1,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America | Payments for fellowship | $1,000 |
| God's Daily Word Ministries | Payment for fellowship | $1,000 |
| Interserve USA | Interserve USA | $1,000 |
| Legacy Christian Academy | Payment for general support | $1,000 |
| Missionary Maintenance Services | Payments for general support | $1,000 |
| National Fathering Ministry | Payments to assist fathering programs | $1,000 |
| The Dwelling Place | Payment for general support | $1,000 |
| Time Missions | Payments for general support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucretia Haire
- Steven Haire
Questions people ask
Does The Covenant Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Covenant Foundation give?
$124,000 in tax year 2023, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Covenant Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Lucretia Haire (Director) and Steven Haire (Director).
What does The Covenant Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and international.