The Cove Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Cove Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $41,000. 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$270,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $249,500 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $258,000 | 17 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $249,500 | 16 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 19 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
The Cove Charitable Trust 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 Cove Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $118,000 |
| New York | 3 | $43,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $27,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $23,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $12,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Club of Greater Lowell | General operating | $41,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County | General operating | $25,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $23,000 |
| Hunger Free America | General operating | $20,000 |
| St John's Bread & Life | General operating | $15,000 |
| Food for Free Committee Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | General operating | $15,000 |
| Mt Desert Island Biological Laboratory | General operating | $14,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | General operating | $13,000 |
| Mt Anthony Union Hs | General operating | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $12,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Swim Strong Foundation Inc | General operating | $8,000 |
| Marion Arts Center Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| Nicaphoto | General operating | $6,000 |
| Saint Gabriel's Church | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nica Nadadores Inc | General operating | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does The Cove Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cove Charitable Trust give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs The Cove Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does The Cove Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and housing and homelessness.