Covation Center Inc
Covation Center Inc is a public charity based in Trout Run, Pennsylvania. It supports small businesses and start-ups through coworking space, business coaching, training, workshops, and referral assistance, with a stated commitment to energizing rural Pennsylvania.
Covation Center Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $34,296
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $454,561
- -65.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $381,941
- -72.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Covation Center Inc
- Review Cycle
- The Microbusiness Resilience Grant Program application deadline was May 16, 2023; the portal is closed.
- Deadline
- The Microbusiness Resilience Grant Program application deadline was May 16, 2023; the portal is closed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1614 Lake Rd, Trout Run, PA 17771
Phone: (570) 435-1993
Website: https://covationcenter.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Covation Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Covation Center’s stated mission focuses on rural Pennsylvania. Its Microbusiness Resilience Grant Program named Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties as eligible locations. Its coworking space is in downtown Williamsport.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 40 grants totaling $954K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Showers Construction LLC Port Trevorton, PA | — | $25,275 |
| Alabaster Coffee Williamsport, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Dalist Inc Lock Haven, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Breeze Easy LLC Bellefonte, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Cara Montarsi-State Farm Agent Lock Haven, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Garner Behavior Services S Williamsport, PA | — | $25,000 |
| The Kron Law Firm Lewisburg, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Milroy Hospitality Milroy, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Happy Holiday LLC Mechanicsburg, PA | — | $25,000 |
| Canon Hospitality Newark, DE | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,296 | $454,561 | $381,941 | — | — | $2 |
| 2023 | $21,016 | $1,324,372 | $1,388,649 | $953,722 | 40 | $20 |
| 2022 | $16,009 | $348,490 | $309,591 | — | — | $4 |
| 2021 | $36,666 | $237,407 | $321,223 | — | — | $501 |
| 2020 | $82,529 | $471,503 | $427,184 | — | — | $103 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to energize rural Pennsylvania, enabling all citizens to innovate, create, and manufacture, building a lasting economy.” Its programs include contracted services for government agencies, events and workshops for the small-business community, and assistance for small and micro businesses developing business plans.
Covation Center has also described a Microbusiness Resilience Grant Program funded through a Community Development Block Grant. The program offered eligible for-profit businesses with 25 or fewer employees in specified Pennsylvania counties reimbursement grants of $10,000 to $25,000 for eligible expenses related to pandemic disruption. Applicants had to demonstrate creation or retention of one full-time-equivalent low-to-moderate-income job, among other requirements. The application portal is closed.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports $953,722 in grants across 40 grants. The 2022 and 2024 filings report no grants. No individual recipients or grant amounts are identified in the available information. Separately, Covation Center reported receiving a $27,250 economic development grant in 2023 for its Entrepreneurial Equity Initiative; this was funding received by the organization, not a grant it gave.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephan Brady as “Executive Di,” Stephanie Desaulniers as “Deputy Direc,” Jennifer Brady as secretary, Jay Lewis as treasurer, Peter Swift as vice chair, and Adam Yoder as president. The organization’s website identifies Stephanie Desaulniers as executive director and co-founder. It also identifies Kendy Alvarez as program manager, Nate as responsible for marketing and social media, and April Line as operations manager.
Covation Center Inc is led by Adam Yoder, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Yoder
President
Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Brady
Executive Di
Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2021) → $103K (2024)
Stephanie Desaulniers
Deputy Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
$57K (2024)
Jay Lewis
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Brady
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Swift
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Karen Metz (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Karl Fisher (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Nicholas Grimes (2021–2022) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $103K, to Stephan Brady (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Covation Center Inc
How large is Covation Center Inc?
Covation Center Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $455K.
What does Covation Center Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to energize rural Pennsylvania, enabling all citizens to innovate, create, and manufacture, building a lasting economy.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Covation Center Inc?
Covation Center Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check covationcenter.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Covation Center Inc make grants?
Covation Center’s stated mission focuses on rural Pennsylvania. Its Microbusiness Resilience Grant Program named Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties as eligible locations. Its coworking space is in downtown Williamsport.
What is Covation Center Inc's EIN?
Covation Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1771632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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