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Covington Charitable Trust is a private trust based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is George M Covington. It holds total assets of $949K. Annual income is reported at $124K. Total assets have grown from $218K in 2011 to $835K in 2023. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Covington Charitable Trust has made 130 grants totaling $253K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $91K in 2020 to $58K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $104K distributed across 66 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $120 to $32K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 66 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, Michigan, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$32K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Covington Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 130 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, MI.
Covington Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $253K across 130 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $120 to $32K.
Covington Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Covington Charitable Trust is headquartered in LAKE BLUFF, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$835K
Fair Market Value
$835K
Net Worth
$835K
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$39K
Total: $897K
Total Grants
130
Total Giving
$253K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
66
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Il Nature Preservesgeneral donation | Dekalb, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityGeneral Donation | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Wetlands Iniativegeneral donation | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Field Museum Of Natural Historygeneral donation | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Open Landsgeneral donation | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Kkc Foundationgeneral donation | Park City, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Iec Education Fundgeneral donation | Springfield, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Openlandsgeneral donation | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Conservation Fundgeneral donation | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trustgeneral donation | Jackson, WY | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Societygeneral donation | Brookfield, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Earth Justicegeneral donation | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Preservation Foundation Of Lake Ctygeneral donation | Libertyville, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| The Wilderness Societygeneral donation | Washington Dc, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| High Country Newsgeneral donation | Paonia, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Npcageneral donation | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Nrdcgeneral donation | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Fairgeneral donation | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Wttwgeneral donation | Chicago, IL | $400 | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGeneral donation | Glenco, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| Les Cheneaux Community Schoolsgeneral donation | Cedarville, MI | $250 | 2023 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Societygeneral donation | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Lake Forest Preservation Fundgeneral donation | Lake Forest, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Land Trust AllianceGENERAL DONATION | Washington Dc, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Little Traverse ConservancyGENERAL DONATION | Harbor Springs, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Field MuseumGENERAL DONATION | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| The Wetlands InitiativeGENERAL DONATION | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Il Nature PreservesGENERAL DONATION | Dekalb, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Natl Parks And Conserv AssocGENERAL DONATION | Washington Dc, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands AssociationGENERAL DONATION | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Freedom From Religion FoundGENERAL DONATION | Madison, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| American RiversGENERAL DONATION | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL DONATION | Washington Dc, DC | $1K | 2022 |