The Covalent Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Covalent Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $913,086 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $97,500 and the largest $505,516. 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$913,086
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$97,500
- Largest grant$505,516
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.4 million | 7 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 6 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $913,086 | 6 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
The Covalent 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Covalent Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $853,086 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Foundation | Central texas community health centers and human trafficking prevention hub | $505,516 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | To support dell children's medical center emergency department | $152,570 |
| Texas Advocacy Project | General support | $100,000 |
| Casa of Travis County | To support casa of travis county promising futures program | $95,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Support jdrf outreach to latinx communities in central texas and psychosocial research in central texas. | $50,000 |
| Rangerace Construction Camp Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark W McKenzie
- Jessica L Ziehr
- Julia C McKenzie
Questions people ask
Does The Covalent Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Covalent Foundation give?
$913,086 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $97,500.
Who runs The Covalent Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark W McKenzie (President), Jessica L Ziehr (Treasurer/Vp) and Julia C McKenzie (Secretary/Vp).
What does The Covalent Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.