How to apply
Applications are typically submitted by covia employees. Contact: Kristin L Lewis - Covia, 3 Summit Park Drive Suite 700, Independence, Oh, 4402790258 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Contributions are generally given for health and wellness, educational, environmental and social equality projects.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 271 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc FundCleveland, OH | General operating support | $100K |
| Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaAlexandria, VA | General operating support | $75K |
| Copperhead Charities IncPalm Harbor, FL | General operating support | $55K |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL | General operating support | $48K |
| Halliburton Charitable FoundationHouston, TX | General operating support | $45K |
| Monarch Joint VentureSt Paul, MN | General operating support | $33K |
| The TurnNorth Olmsted, OH | General operating support | $30K |
| Wildlife Habitat CouncilSilver Spring, MD | General operating support | $20K |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL | General operating support | $17K |
| Safe AllianceCharlotte, NC | General operating support | $15K |
| American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GA | General operating support | $13K |
| Wedron Wolfpack BaseballOttawa, IL | General operating support | $12K |
| Believe in DreamsBeachwood, OH | General operating support | $12K |
| Camp Tuckabatchee IncOttawa, IL | General operating support | $10K |
| 911 DayIrvine, CA | General operating support | $10K |
| A Kid Again IncColumbus, OH | General operating support | $10K |
| Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen IncHuntersville, NC | General operating support | $10K |
| Antero FoundationDenver, CO | General operating support | $10K |
| Folds of Honor - Nothern OhioChagrin Falls, OH | General operating support | $10K |
| Seton Catholic School of HudsonHudson, OH | General operating support | $10K |
| St Jude Riders Association NfpPeoria, IL | General operating support | $9,767 |
| Ottawa High SchoolOttawa, IL | General operating support | $8,700 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY | General operating support | $8,100 |
| Safe SchoolChicago, IL | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Serena Community Unit School District 2Serena, IL | General operating support | $7,700 |
| Glen Rose High SchoolGlen Rose, TX | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Oglesby Fire DepartmentOglesby, IL | General operating support | $6,300 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited LLCMemphis, TN | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Harmony Helpers CoMedina, OH | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Tamms Fire DepartmentTamms, IL | General operating support | $5,600 |
| L a N D Studio IncCleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,300 |
| Lake Catholic High SchoolMentor, OH | General operating support | $5,300 |
| Little League Baseball IncOttawa, IL | General operating support | $5,300 |
| Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center IncDavidson, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Astros Golf FoundationHouston, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bsa Troop 1180The Woodlands, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Charlie's Heart FoundationMatthews, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fairview Sports AssociationFairview, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Feral FelinesCharlotte, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Geauga Growth Partnership IncNewbury, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hattie Larlham FoundationMantua, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Osf Healthcare FoundationPeoria, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocese of ClevelandCleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Srt K9 UnitIndependence, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Angela Sports BoostersChicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Urban Community SchoolCleveland, OH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wallace Fire AssociationOttawa, IL | General operating support | $4,800 |
| Roff Volunteer Fire DepartmentRoff, OK | General operating support | $4,792 |
| Makanda Township Fire DepartmentCarbondale, IL | General operating support | $4,750 |
| Serena Baseball League IncSheridan, IL | General operating support | $4,750 |
| Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga CountyCleveland, OH | General operating support | $4,000 |
| South Jersey Quail Project IncPort Elizabeth, NJ | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Ldl Education Resources FoundationGlen Rose, TX | General operating support | $3,500 |
| United Way of Fort Smith Area IncForth Smith, AR | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Achievement Center for ChildrenHighland Hills, OH | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Cajun Navy ReliefNew Orleans, LA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Central Catholic HsCleveland, OH | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Fs Children's Emergency ShelterFort Smith, AR | General operating support | $3,000 |
By state: Ohio 59 · Illinois 68 · Florida 4 · Texas 15 · Virginia 1 · North Carolina 19
About this foundation
The Covia Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Ohio, administered in care of Kristin L Lewis, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Covia Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications are typically submitted by covia employees. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does The Covia Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $974K across 271 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does The Covia Foundation give?
Ohio (59 grants), Illinois (68 grants), Florida (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Foundationsince 2015 | Independence, OH | $1.2M9 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $41M |
| The Fedeli Family Charitable Foundationsince 2000 | Independence, OH | $548K66 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $17M |
| Kenneth W Scott Foundationsince 2006 | Independence, OH | $586K13 grants · 2025 | $40K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Milton a & Charlotte R Kramer Charitable Foundationsince 1985 | Independence, OH | $582K19 grants · 2024 | $5,250 | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| S K Wellman Foundationsince 1954 | Independence, OH | $266K87 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $5.7M |
| Seth Bonder Foundationsince 2014 | Independence, OH | $423K10 grants · 2025 | $16K | Preselected only | $4.8M |
| Hildegard O Nehring Foundationsince 2015 | Independence, OH | $74K6 grants · 2025 | $12K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| John B & Audrey J Odonnell Foundationsince 2015 | Independence, OH | $132K7 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $2.3M |