Mary W Covey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary W Covey Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$87,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $83,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $87,000 | 9 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Mary W Covey 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 Mary W Covey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $72,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children Hospital & Healthcare Services Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Methodist Home of the South Georgia Conference | Unrestricted general | $13,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Hospital Art | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co Inc | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Must Ministries Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Kidz 2 Leaders Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Zoo Atlanta | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Mary W Covey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary W Covey Foundation give?
$87,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Mary W Covey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Mary W Covey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.