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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-1428733

The Covia Foundation

A private foundation in Independence, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 271 grants and $974,231 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Kristin L Lewis - Covia
3 Summit Park Drive Suite 700
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 279-0258
Form and materials
Applications are typically submitted by covia employees.
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
Contributions are generally given for health and wellness, educational, environmental and social equality projects.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $974,231

    Grants listed
    271
    Assets, end of year
    $10,778,742

  • Tax year 2023

    $931,803

    Grants listed
    269
    Assets, end of year
    $9,964,889

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,160,104

    Grants listed
    295
    Assets, end of year
    $9,007,714

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,062,249

    Grants listed
    262
    Assets, end of year
    $12,214,447

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,468,319

    Grants listed
    313
    Assets, end of year
    $10,530,375

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,510,546

    Grants listed
    377
    Assets, end of year
    $10,583,224

Grants paid in 2024

271 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Say Yes Cleveland Scholarship Inc FundCleveland, OH

    General operating support

    $100,000
  2. Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General operating support

    $75,000
  3. Copperhead Charities IncPalm Harbor, FL

    General operating support

    $55,000
  4. Emergency Assistance Foundation IncWest Palm BCH, FL

    General operating support

    $48,000
  5. Halliburton Charitable FoundationHouston, TX

    General operating support

    $45,000
  6. Monarch Joint VentureSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $32,500
  7. The TurnNorth Olmsted, OH

    General operating support

    $30,000
  8. Wildlife Habitat CouncilBethesda, MD

    General operating support

    $20,000
  9. Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $16,500
  10. Safe AllianceCharlotte, NC

    General operating support

    $15,000
  11. American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $13,036
  12. Wedron Wolfpack BaseballOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $12,000
  13. Believe in DreamsBeachwood, OH

    General operating support

    $11,700
  14. Camp Tuckabatchee IncOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $10,200
  15. 911 DayIrvine, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  16. A Kid Again IncColumbus, OH

    General operating support

    $10,000
  17. Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen IncHuntersville, NC

    General operating support

    $10,000
  18. Antero FoundationDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  19. Folds of Honor - Nothern OhioChagrin Falls, OH

    General operating support

    $10,000
  20. Seton Catholic School of HudsonHudson, OH

    General operating support

    $10,000
  21. St Jude Riders Association NFPPeoria, IL

    General operating support

    $9,767
  22. Ottawa High SchoolOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $8,700
  23. Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $8,100
  24. Safe SchoolChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $8,000
  25. Serena Community Unit School District 2Serena, IL

    General operating support

    $7,700
  26. Glen Rose High SchoolGlen Rose, TX

    General operating support

    $7,500
  27. Oglesby Fire DepartmentOglesby, IL

    General operating support

    $6,300
  28. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD

    General operating support

    $6,000
  29. Ducks Unlimited LLCMemphis, TN

    General operating support

    $6,000
  30. Harmony Helpers CoMedina, OH

    General operating support

    $6,000
  31. Tamms Fire DepartmentTamms, IL

    General operating support

    $5,600
  32. L A N D Studio IncCleveland, OH

    General operating support

    $5,300
  33. Lake Catholic High SchoolMentor, OH

    General operating support

    $5,300
  34. Little League Baseball IncOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $5,300
  35. Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center IncDavidson, NC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  36. Astros Golf FoundationHouston, TX

    General operating support

    $5,000
  37. BSA Troop 1180The Woodlands, TX

    General operating support

    $5,000
  38. Charlie's Heart FoundationMatthews, NC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  39. Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OH

    General operating support

    $5,000
  40. Fairview Sports AssociationFairview, NC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  41. Friends of Feral FelinesCharlotte, NC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  42. Geauga Growth Partnership IncNewbury, OH

    General operating support

    $5,000
  43. Hattie Larlham FoundationMantua, OH

    General operating support

    $5,000
  44. Osf Healthcare FoundationPeoria, IL

    General operating support

    $5,000
  45. Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocese of ClevelandCleveland, OH

    General operating support

    $5,000
  46. SRT K9 UnitIndependence, OH

    General operating support

    $5,000
  47. St Angela Sports BoostersChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $5,000
  48. Urban Community SchoolCleveland, OH

    General operating support

    $5,000
  49. Wallace Fire AssociationOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $4,800
  50. Roff Volunteer Fire DepartmentRoff, OK

    General operating support

    $4,792
  51. Makanda Township Fire DepartmentCarbondale, IL

    General operating support

    $4,750
  52. Serena Baseball League IncSheridan, IL

    General operating support

    $4,750
  53. Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga CountyCleveland, OH

    General operating support

    $4,000
  54. South Jersey Quail Project IncPRT Elizabeth, NJ

    General operating support

    $4,000
  55. LDL Education Resources FoundationGlen Rose, TX

    General operating support

    $3,500
  56. United Way of Fort Smith Area IncFort Smith, AR

    General operating support

    $3,500
  57. Achievement Center for ChildrenHighland Hills, OH

    General operating support

    $3,000
  58. Cajun Navy ReliefHouston, TX

    General operating support

    $3,000
  59. Cleveland Central Catholic HSCleveland, OH

    General operating support

    $3,000
  60. FS Children's Emergency ShelterFort Smith, AR

    General operating support

    $3,000
  61. Le Sueur Fire DepartmentLe Sueur, MN

    General operating support

    $3,000
  62. US Catholic ConferenceLinwood, PA

    General operating support

    $3,000
  63. IVCC FoundationOglesby, IL

    General operating support

    $2,650
  64. Yorkville Music Boosters IncYorkville, IL

    General operating support

    $2,650
  65. Animal Adoption League of York CountyRock Hill, SC

    General operating support

    $2,500
  66. Aurora All Sports BoostersAurora, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  67. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern OhioGarfield HTS, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  68. Camp Sunshine of AuroraAurora, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  69. Charlotte Wildlife StewardsRaleigh, NC

    General operating support

    $2,500
  70. City of HopehhiDuarte, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  71. Gem County Fire DepartmentEmmett, ID

    General operating support

    $2,500
  72. Golden Harvest Food Bank IncAugusta, GA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  73. Harriet Tubman MovementBurton, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  74. Jaws Wrestling ClubAurora, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  75. Lydia's LoftOblong, IL

    General operating support

    $2,500
  76. Monroe County Agricultural SocietyTomah, WI

    General operating support

    $2,500
  77. Notre Dame SchoolsChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  78. Pheasants Forever IncSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $2,500
  79. Prayers From Maria FoundationRocky River, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  80. Project HelpingCentennial, CO

    General operating support

    $2,500
  81. Roof Above IncCharlotte, NC

    General operating support

    $2,500
  82. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TennesseeNashville, TN

    General operating support

    $2,500
  83. St Joan of ARC ChurchChagrin Falls, OH

    General operating support

    $2,500
  84. Umar Services IncCharlotte, NC

    General operating support

    $2,500
  85. Lasalle County Stockmans AssociationStreator, IL

    General operating support

    $2,400
  86. Pet Project IncOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $2,350
  87. Aces Travel Ball OrganizationGranville, IL

    General operating support

    $2,300
  88. Angie Workman Scholarship FundCrane, TX

    General operating support

    $2,200
  89. Arkansas Craft SchoolMountain View, AR

    General operating support

    $2,200
  90. Bikers Against Child Abuse Seven Coves ChapterMagnolia, WY

    General operating support

    $2,000
  91. Girl Scouts Hornets' Nest CouncilCharlotte, NC

    General operating support

    $2,000
  92. Handshake AmericaRolling Hills Estate, CA

    General operating support

    $2,000
  93. Hillsboro Food Pantry IncHillsboro, MO

    General operating support

    $2,000
  94. Jeff Kirkner Memorial FoundationConcord TWP, OH

    General operating support

    $2,000
  95. Kids MealsHouston, TX

    General operating support

    $2,000
  96. Main Street MedinaMedina, OH

    General operating support

    $2,000
  97. United Way of Asheville & BuncombeAsheville, NC

    General operating support

    $2,000
  98. Veterans Bridge HomeCharlotte, NC

    General operating support

    $2,000
  99. Wings MinistriesConroe, TX

    General operating support

    $2,000
  100. Community Food BasketOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,850
  101. Spina Bifida Assoc of Western PAPittsburgh, PA

    General operating support

    $1,800
  102. Washington Health FoundationUnion, WA

    General operating support

    $1,800
  103. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho IncBoise, ID

    General operating support

    $1,750
  104. Tamms Youth LeaguesTamms, IL

    General operating support

    $1,750
  105. Marquette Academy of Ottawa IncOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,700
  106. Girl Scout Troop 2513New York, NY

    General operating support

    $1,600
  107. Stillman Valley Wrestling ClubCave Junction, OR

    General operating support

    $1,600
  108. Streator Ramp BuildersStreator, IL

    General operating support

    $1,600
  109. AA Community Pregnancy CenterMooresville, NC

    General operating support

    $1,500
  110. Guion Fire DepartmentGuion, AR

    General operating support

    $1,500
  111. Illinois Valley Animal Rescue IncPeru, IL

    General operating support

    $1,500
  112. Illinois Valley YMCAPeru, IL

    General operating support

    $1,500
  113. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries CenterOregon, IL

    General operating support

    $1,500
  114. Neighborhood AllianceElyria, OH

    General operating support

    $1,500
  115. Shepherd Middle SchoolOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,500
  116. Special Olympics OhioWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $1,500
  117. That's What Friends Are forAugusta, GA

    General operating support

    $1,500
  118. Word of Liberty Christian CenterMassillon, OH

    General operating support

    $1,500
  119. YMCA of Ottawa IllinoisOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,500
  120. Bags of HopeCornelius, NC

    General operating support

    $1,450
  121. Five Loaves and Two FishesCleveland Heights, OH

    General operating support

    $1,400
  122. Harpersfield TWP Vol Fire Dept IncRock Creek, OH

    General operating support

    $1,300
  123. Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin River AreaBaraboo, WI

    General operating support

    $1,250
  124. Trinity Assembly of GodCoal Grove, OH

    General operating support

    $1,250
  125. Joni and Friends North CarolinaAgoura Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $1,050
  126. Ac ArfClinton, TN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  127. Anderson WoodsBristow, IN

    General operating support

    $1,000
  128. Ashtabula County 4-H FoundationJefferson, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  129. Badger Childhood Cancer Network IncMadison, WI

    General operating support

    $1,000
  130. Bay Village HSBay Village, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  131. Cameron-J Jarvis Troup Municipal Library FoundationTroup, TX

    General operating support

    $1,000
  132. Carolina Wildlife Conservation CenterIron Station, NC

    General operating support

    $1,000
  133. Central Intermediate SchoolOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  134. Cherry Creek Sno-Goers IncCassadaga, NY

    General operating support

    $1,000
  135. Churches of ChristGreenfield, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  136. Cleveland Performing Arts MinNorthfield, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  137. Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  138. Doors of Hope GeaugaMiddlefield, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  139. Feed His ChildrenOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  140. First United Methodist ChurchIndependence, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  141. Foundation for Community BettermentSpringfield, VA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  142. Geauga County Job and Family ServicesChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  143. Geauga Faith Rescue MissionChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  144. Goats and More 4H ClubCortland, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  145. Grand Ridge District Emergency FundGrand Ridge, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  146. Houston Achievement PlaceHouston, TX

    General operating support

    $1,000
  147. Marseilles Elementary School District #150Marseilles, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  148. Marseilles Nursing Service IncMarseilles, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  149. MCN Club IncMauk, GA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  150. Mendota Elementary SchoolMadison, WI

    General operating support

    $1,000
  151. Menomonie Rural Fire DepartmentMenomonie, WI

    General operating support

    $1,000
  152. National Education Alliance for BPDTWP of Washington, NJ

    General operating support

    $1,000
  153. National Inventors Hall of FameNorth Canton, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  154. North American Squirrel AssocHolmen, WI

    General operating support

    $1,000
  155. Ottawa Food BasketOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  156. Pads Homeless ShelterElgin, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  157. Proactive Animal Welfare SocietyMonroe, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  158. Ravenwood HealthChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $1,000
  159. Rutland Grade SchoolOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  160. Safe House Animal Rescue League NFPMendota, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  161. Starved Rock Child CenterOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  162. Starved Rock Country FoundationLasalle, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  163. Tomah Youth Hockey Club IncTomah, WI

    General operating support

    $1,000
  164. Township Fire DepartmentEau Claire, WI

    General operating support

    $1,000
  165. Troup FFA Alumni and FriendsTroup, TX

    General operating support

    $1,000
  166. Troup Volunteer Fire DepartmentTroup, TX

    General operating support

    $1,000
  167. Truckers Against TraffickingEnglewood, CO

    General operating support

    $1,000
  168. Wallace Grade SchoolOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  169. White River Area Agency on Aging IncBatesville, AR

    General operating support

    $1,000
  170. Project Success of Eastern Bureau County IncSpring Valley, IL

    General operating support

    $950
  171. Girl Scouts Chicago & NW IndianaChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $900
  172. Independent Order of Odd FellowsMedina, OH

    General operating support

    $800
  173. Mountain View Iris FestivalMountain View, AR

    General operating support

    $750
  174. NC Conference UMC Spring HillGarner, NC

    General operating support

    $750
  175. Jefferson SchoolOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $700
  176. M2540Midland, GA

    General operating support

    $700
  177. Youth Service BureauOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $700
  178. Boys and Girls Club of JolietJoliet, IL

    General operating support

    $600
  179. Equine DreamsNewark, IL

    General operating support

    $600
  180. Little League Softball IncIronton, OH

    General operating support

    $600
  181. Rotary Club of Emmett Foundation IncEmmett, ID

    General operating support

    $600
  182. Serena Fire DepartmentSerena, IL

    General operating support

    $600
  183. The Musical Arts AssociationCleveland, OH

    General operating support

    $600
  184. Womensafe IncChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $550
  185. ACLU Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $500
  186. Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale, AZ

    General operating support

    $500
  187. Arukah Institute of HealingPrinceton, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  188. Brickyard DawgsStreator, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  189. Camp Adam Fisher IncCayce, SC

    General operating support

    $500
  190. Caring Closet IncTomah, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  191. Cat Around Town ProjectCamden, SC

    General operating support

    $500
  192. Community Foundation of Dunn CityMenomonie, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  193. Cops 4 Cancer IncLasalle, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  194. First Assembly of GodAshland, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  195. Friendship HousePettisville, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  196. Geauga County Veteran Food PantryChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  197. Gem Center IncEmmett, ID

    General operating support

    $500
  198. Hope for Kids GeaugaChagrin Falls, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  199. Hot Rodders of TomorrowJoliet, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  200. House of HeroesColumbus, GA

    General operating support

    $500
  201. Illinois Valley Gymnastics Academy Booster ClubOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  202. Independence Athletic BoostersBakersfield, CA

    General operating support

    $500
  203. Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  204. Kershaw County Council on Aging IncCamden, SC

    General operating support

    $500
  205. Kershaw County Humane SocietyCamden, SC

    General operating support

    $500
  206. Kindness Community IncTomah, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  207. Maple Leaf Community Residences IncChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  208. Menomonie Police Dept Range FundMenomonie, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  209. Monroe Co Sheriff's Office CFTomah, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  210. Moriah Davis School of ArtsSpring, TX

    General operating support

    $500
  211. Naplate Volunteer FireOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  212. North Highland Assembly of GodColumbus, GA

    General operating support

    $500
  213. Oakdale Area Fire AssociationOakdale, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  214. Ottawa Girls Fastpitch AssociationOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  215. Ottawa High School Booster ClubOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  216. Ottawa Rescue Squad IncOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  217. Parents Promoting AgEmmett, ID

    General operating support

    $500
  218. Peru Catholic SchoolSpring Valley, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  219. Roe 35Ottawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  220. Rumblin on the River ShowdownMarseilles, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  221. Savage Hart Wildlife Rehab IncFortson, GA

    General operating support

    $500
  222. School District of Menomonie AreaMenomonie, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  223. Serena FFA FoundationSheridan, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  224. St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CA

    General operating support

    $500
  225. Stepping Stones of Dunn CountyMenomonie, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  226. The Center at Mountain ViewHays, NC

    General operating support

    $500
  227. The Fishing FoundationBerea, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  228. The Golden Rule IncButler, GA

    General operating support

    $500
  229. The Great Geauga County FairBurton, OH

    General operating support

    $500
  230. United Way Lasalle CountyOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  231. United Way of Kershaw CountyCamden, SC

    General operating support

    $500
  232. Village of NaplateOttawa, IL

    General operating support

    $500
  233. Wi Trooper Benevolent FoundationMadison, WI

    General operating support

    $500
  234. Geauga Hunger Task ForceChardon, OH

    General operating support

    $450
  235. Port Norris Fire CompanyPort Norris, NJ

    General operating support

    $400
  236. Truck Safety CoalitionWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $400
  237. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    General operating support

    $375
  238. Butler Volunteer Fire DepartmentButler, GA

    General operating support

    $250
  239. Food for the SoulLiverpool, NY

    General operating support

    $250
  240. Fort Perry Volunteer Fire Department IncBox Springs, GA

    General operating support

    $250
  241. Friends of the Cornell LabRiverside, CT

    General operating support

    $250
  242. Humane Society of West MichiganWalker, MI

    General operating support

    $250
  243. Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter - IV PadsLa Salle, IL

    General operating support

    $250
  244. Izard Co Consolidated High SchoolBrockwell, AR

    General operating support

    $250
  245. Junction City Volunteer Fire DepartmentTalbotton, GA

    General operating support

    $250
  246. Marion County EMSMarion, SC

    General operating support

    $250
  247. Melbourne Public School DistrictMelbourne, AR

    General operating support

    $250
  248. Northport Elementary SchoolBrooklyn Center, MN

    General operating support

    $250
  249. Talbot County EMSEaston, MD

    General operating support

    $250
  250. Taylor County EMSAbilene, TX

    General operating support

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking13 grants $237,06741% of the total
  2. Human services13 grants $95,10016% of the total
  3. Education14 grants $80,40014% of the total
  4. Animals12 grants $37,6506% of the total
  5. Health12 grants $30,9105% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation9 grants $30,4505% of the total
  7. 13 other causes51 grants $70,88812% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio59 grants $278,100
  2. Illinois68 grants $168,917
  3. Florida4 grants $103,250
  4. Texas15 grants $76,987
  5. Virginia1 grant $75,000
  6. North Carolina19 grants $64,175
  7. Minnesota4 grants $38,250
  8. Maryland5 grants $27,350
  9. Georgia12 grants $21,486
  10. California8 grants $16,683

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Duncan StuartPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian RichardsonPRESIDENT (UNTIL 08/01/24) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Scott TincherTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andrew EichTREASURER (UNTIL 03/08/24) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristin LewisSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • William E ConwayDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Holly MartensDIRECTOR (UNTIL 03/22/24) Hours 1Pay $0

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