Corvias Foundation Inc
Corvias Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Warwick, Rhode Island. It supports educational goals for military families and students, including through scholarships and its Opportunity Hubs, which aim to connect military-connected communities with educational resources, programs, and partners.
Corvias Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Corvias Foundation Inc gave $277K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $276,910
- -49.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,484
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,584
- Total assets
- $9,073
- -51.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Corvias Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website lists application processes for its scholarships.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Metro Center Blvd 204, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 228-2800
Website: https://corviasfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Corvias Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Army Scholarship Foundation ($25K). Together the top 4 received $72K.
Organizations only. It also paid 33 individual scholarships ($205,316), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 277 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Its website specifies military-family scholarship eligibility for applicants connected to active-duty service members stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground or Fort Meade in Maryland; Fort Bragg in North Carolina; Fort Polk in Louisiana; Fort Riley in Kansas; Fort Rucker in Alabama; or Fort Sill in Oklahoma.
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (17%), North Carolina (13%), Virginia (11%), Texas (9%), and Washington, DC (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Corvias Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $277K (2024) to $581K (2021). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 33 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $205,316 |
| Army Scholarship Foundation Dallas, TX | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Nat'l Military Family Assoc Alexandria, VA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| No Greater Sacrifice Foundation Washington, DC | General Purpose | $15,304 |
| Christian Ferlage Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $6,290 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,073 | $475,227 | $484,689 | $276,910 | 37 | $484,793 | $3,190 |
| 2023 | $18,535 | $1,220,551 | $1,167,705 | $544,976 | 42 | $544,976 | $1,242 |
| 2022 | $5,689 | $1,213,884 | $1,180,312 | $481,401 | 58 | $481,401 | $362 |
| 2021 | $4,617 | $1,174,011 | $1,169,163 | $581,497 | 62 | $581,497 | $648 |
| 2020 | $12,407 | $1,190,982 | $1,185,259 | $563,541 | 78 | — | $573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corvias Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated focus is educational success for military-connected families and students. Its website describes three pillars: connecting educational communities and resources with military families; developing resources to help address isolation caused by frequent duty-station changes; and sharing ideas about educational challenges facing military families.
The foundation’s listed scholarships serve military spouses and dependents, as well as children of Corvias employees. Its 2024 filing also lists grants for scholarships and general purposes. Among the organizations it supported, Army Scholarship Foundation Inc describes its mission as providing college-level scholarships to children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military members. No Greater Sacrifice Foundation describes its work as providing scholarships and resources to children of fallen and wounded service members to support quality of life through higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $276,910. Grant amounts ranged from $767 to $26,338, with a median grant of $5,584. The largest grants included $25,000 to Army Scholarship Foundation Inc for general purposes, $25,000 to National Military Family Association for general purposes, and $15,304 to No Greater Sacrifice Foundation for general purposes. Individual recipients also received scholarships, including awards of $26,338 and $17,434.
The foundation’s website lists scholarships for military spouses and dependents pursuing college or vocational and skilled-trades programs, as well as scholarships for children of Corvias employees. The website lists 2026 application cycles; cycles with deadlines before October 2, 2026 are past. The Purple Tassel Vocational Achievement Scholarship is listed with an application period of October 12 through December 31, 2026. Eligible military-family applicants must be a military spouse or child of an active-duty service member stationed at one of the installations listed on the scholarship page. Scholarship funds may cover specified education and related attendance costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jen Sousa as director and president; Tanja James as director and treasurer; Michelle Audley as director and secretary; and Al Aycock and Mary Humphreys as directors.
Corvias Foundation Inc is led by Jen Sousa, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jen Sousa
Director & President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Aycock
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Humphreys
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Audley
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanja James
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John G. Picerne (2020–2022) — Director & President
- Former: Maria Montalvo (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Janet Colantuono (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Delarosa (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Corvias Foundation Inc
How much does Corvias Foundation Inc give each year?
Corvias Foundation Inc gave $277K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $545K across 42 grants.
What is Corvias Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Corvias Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,584, and its average grant was $7,484, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Corvias Foundation Inc give grants?
Corvias Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and Virginia (11%).
Does Corvias Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Corvias Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (34 grants).
Who are Corvias Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Corvias Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Army Scholarship Foundation ($25,000), Nat'l Military Family Assoc ($25,000) and No Greater Sacrifice Foundation ($15,304), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 33 individual scholarships ($205,316), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Corvias Foundation Inc?
Corvias Foundation Inc reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $485K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Corvias Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is educational success for military-connected families and students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Corvias Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Corvias Foundation Inc's EIN?
Corvias Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4848228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Corvias Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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