Private foundation · EIN 43-1300565 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Coovert 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $98K total, median $8,432. 57% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$98K
Median grant
$8,432
Stays in MO
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Isabelle Coovert Memorial Donor Advised FundSt Louis, MOSupport$52K
The Lindell ClubSt Louis, MOSupport$20K
UsoWashington, DCSupport$10K
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLSupport$8,432
Saint Louis University High SchoolSt Louis, MOSupport$5,000
House of Purpose and EmpowermentSt Louis, MOSupport$1,000
Enough Is EnoughGreat Falls, VASupport$1,000

By state: Missouri 4 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Coovert Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Coovert Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Coovert Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $98K across 7 grants, a median of $8,432.

Where does Coovert Foundation give?

Missouri (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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