Koven Foundation
Accepts applications
Koven Foundation is a private foundation in Green Village, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $244,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$244,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $277,500 the year before.
5% 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 | $296,500 | 46 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $277,500 | 42 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $244,000 | 42 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gus Koven PO Box 52, Green Village, NJ 07935 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 259-1113 |
| What to submit | Name & purpose of organization |
What Koven Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 29 | $142,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $57,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Highlands Coalition | Conservation | $30,000 |
| The Gunn School | Education | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation for St Vincent | Education | $25,000 |
| Harding Land Trust | Conservation | $20,000 |
| St Timothys School | Education | $20,000 |
| Tewksbury Land Trust | Conservation | $20,000 |
| Island Heritage Trust | Public good | $10,000 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Education | $10,000 |
| Flemington Area Food Pantry | Public good | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | Health | $5,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | Conservation | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Audobon Society | Conservation | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | Conservation | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Public good | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Public good | $5,000 |
| Newark Museum | Arts | $5,000 |
| New Vernon Rescue Squad | Health | $3,000 |
| Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation | Health | $2,500 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | Conservation | $2,500 |
| Center for Rural Preservation | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | Education | $2,000 |
| Green Village Fire Company | Public good | $2,000 |
| National Rowing Foundation | Public good | $2,000 |
| Oldwick Fire Department | Public good | $2,000 |
| Tewksbury Family Assistance Fund | Public good | $2,000 |
| Tewksbury First Aid Squad | Public good | $2,000 |
| The Gow School | Education | $2,000 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | Performing arts | $1,500 |
| Tewksbury Township Library | Public good | $1,500 |
| The Lamington Church | Public good | $1,500 |
| Fairmont Fire Company | Public good | $1,000 |
| Frontier Nursing Service | Health | $1,000 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Indigenous Ways | Public good | $1,000 |
| Pinelands Preservation | Conservation | $1,000 |
| The Raptor Trust | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Center Friends | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Morrisarts | Arts | $1,000 |
| NJ Garden Club of America | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Conservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gustav Koven
Questions people ask
Does Koven Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Koven Foundation give?
$244,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Koven Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gustav Koven (Director).
What does Koven Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.