Private foundation · EIN 04-6905190 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Water Cove Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $2,750. 35% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$2.2M
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in FL
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brigham & Women's HospitalBoston, MAProgram support$2.0M
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PAProgram support$25K
Harpswell Santa FundHarpswell, MEProgram support$25K
YearupBoston, MAProgram support$15K
American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VAProgram support$10K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXProgram support$10K
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteNaples, FLProgram support$10K
Global Empowerment Mission - Jamaica ReliefDoral, FLProgram support$10K
Naples North Rotary Club Foundation - Jamaica ReliefNaples, FLProgram support$10K
Nmss - Michael Wilson ProjectNew York, NYProgram support$10K
The Boston HomeBoston, MAProgram support$10K
McHpp - American Online Giving FoundationNewark, DEProgram support$3,000
Orr's Bailey Island Fire DeptOrrs Island, MEProgram support$3,000
Jimmy Fund - Harrin ZieveNaples, FLProgram support$2,500
Jimmy Fund - Jacalyn LesserNaples, FLProgram support$2,500
Starability FoundationNaples, FLProgram support$2,080
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAProgram support$2,000
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAProgram support$1,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of BrunswickBrunswick, MEProgram support$1,030
Dfci - Pan Mass Challenge - Bruce CohenNaples, FLProgram support$1,027
Boys and Girls Club of Collier CountyNaples, FLProgram support$1,000
Harry Chapin Food BankFort Myers, FLProgram support$1,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MAProgram support$1,000
Orr's Island SchoolhouseOrrs Island, MEProgram support$265
Harpswell News - AnchorHarpswell, MEProgram support$250
Orr's Island LibraryOrrs Island, MEProgram support$250

By state: Massachusetts 5 · Florida 9 · Maine 6 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Water Cove Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Ayco Co Lpnational Tax Gro, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Water Cove Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Water Cove Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.2M across 26 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Water Cove Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), Florida (9 grants), Maine (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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