Private foundation · Independence, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Covia Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $9,735
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $6,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,750, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Anderson County, Davidson County · plus 267 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $974K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $974K | $9,735 | 4 |
| 2023 | $932K | $54K | 6 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kristin l lewis - covia · independence · 4402790258
- What to send
- Applications are typically submitted by covia employees.
- Limits
- Contributions are generally given for health and wellness, educational, environmental and social equality projects.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Duncan StuartPresident
- Brian RichardsonPresident (until 08/01/24)
- Scott TincherTreasurer
- Andrew EichTreasurer (until 03/08/24)
- Kristin LewisSecretary
- William E ConwayDirector
- Holly MartensDirector (until 03/22/24)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited LLC | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ac Arf | Clinton, Anderson County | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support | $235 |