The Covia Foundation
Accepts applications
The Covia Foundation is a private foundation in Independence, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $974,231 in 271 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$974,231
- Number of grants271
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $931,803 the year before.
49% of its 2024 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 | $931,803 | 269 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $974,231 | 271 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristin L Lewis - Covia 3 Summit Park Drive Suite 700, Independence, OH 44131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 279-0258 |
| What to submit | Applications are typically submitted by covia employees. |
| Restrictions | Contributions are generally given for health and wellness, educational, environmental and social equality projects. |
What The Covia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 33 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 59 | $278,100 |
| Illinois | 68 | $168,917 |
| Florida | 4 | $103,250 |
| Texas | 15 | $76,987 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 19 | $64,175 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $38,250 |
| Maryland | 5 | $27,350 |
| Georgia | 12 | $21,486 |
| California | 8 | $16,683 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc Fund | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Copperhead Charities Inc | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | General operating support | $48,000 |
| Halliburton Charitable Foundation | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Monarch Joint Venture | General operating support | $32,500 |
| The Turn | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Habitat Council | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | General operating support | $16,500 |
| Safe Alliance | General operating support | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General operating support | $13,036 |
| Wedron Wolfpack Baseball | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Believe in Dreams | General operating support | $11,700 |
| Camp Tuckabatchee Inc | General operating support | $10,200 |
| 911 Day | General operating support | $10,000 |
| A Kid Again Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Antero Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor - Nothern Ohio | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Seton Catholic School of Hudson | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Riders Association NFP | General operating support | $9,767 |
| Ottawa High School | General operating support | $8,700 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General operating support | $8,100 |
| Safe School | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Serena Community Unit School District 2 | General operating support | $7,700 |
| Glen Rose High School | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Oglesby Fire Department | General operating support | $6,300 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited LLC | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Harmony Helpers Co | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Tamms Fire Department | General operating support | $5,600 |
| L A N D Studio Inc | General operating support | $5,300 |
| Lake Catholic High School | General operating support | $5,300 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General operating support | $5,300 |
| Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Astros Golf Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bsa Troop 1180 | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Charlie's Heart Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fairview Sports Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Duncan Stuart
- Brian Richardson
- Scott Tincher
- Andrew Eich
- Kristin Lewis
- William E Conway
- Holly Martens
Questions people ask
Does The Covia Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Covia Foundation give?
$974,231 in tax year 2024, across 271 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Covia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Duncan Stuart (President), Brian Richardson (President (Until 08/01/24)), Scott Tincher (Treasurer) and Andrew Eich (Treasurer (Until 03/08/24)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Covia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.