Covenant Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Covenant Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $646,500 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$646,500
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $978,595 the year before.
25% 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 | $1.7 million | 40 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $978,595 | 34 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $646,500 | 35 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Covenant Foundation Inc 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 Covenant Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $135,600 |
| Arizona | 1 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $116,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $85,000 |
| California | 3 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $44,200 |
| Michigan | 2 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $7,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | General funding | $125,000 |
| Dr James Dobson Family Institute | General funding | $75,000 |
| Family Research Council | General funding | $75,000 |
| Intercessors for America | General funding | $40,000 |
| Summit Ministries | General funding | $35,000 |
| Mercy International | General funding | $25,000 |
| Well Versed | General funding | $25,000 |
| Joni and Friends | General funding | $20,000 |
| Living Waters | General funding | $20,000 |
| Answers in Genesis | General funding | $15,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | General funding | $15,000 |
| Onecry | General funding | $15,000 |
| Revive Our Hearts | General funding | $15,000 |
| Antioch Ministries | General funding | $12,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General funding | $12,000 |
| Only A Servant Ministies Inc | General funding | $12,000 |
| Heritage School | General funding | $10,000 |
| National Religious Broadcasters | General funding | $10,000 |
| Real Life Ministry | General funding | $10,000 |
| Texas Home School Coalition | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Voice of the Martyrs | General funding | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Alliance | General funding | $9,000 |
| Friends of Children Everywhere | General funding | $7,200 |
| Youth With A Mission-Guatemala | General funding | $7,200 |
| Ripe for Harvest | General funding | $6,000 |
| Verbo Ministries | General funding | $6,000 |
| Youth With A Mission-Garden Valley | General funding | $5,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General funding | $4,200 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General funding | $3,600 |
| All Nations | General funding | $3,300 |
| Family Legacy | General funding | $2,400 |
| Youth With A Mission-Garden Valley | General funding | $2,400 |
| Proclaiming His Word | General funding | $2,200 |
| Camera - Pro Israel | General funding | $1,000 |
| Gideons International | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Leininger
- Cecelia A Leninger
- Tracy M Baker
- Jason Cone
Questions people ask
Does Covenant Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Covenant Foundation Inc give?
$646,500 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Covenant Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James R Leininger (Chairman/Director), Cecelia A Leninger (Director), Tracy M Baker (President/Asst Sec/Director) and Jason Cone (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Covenant Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.