Covington Charitable Tr is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $59K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$59K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-1.5% YoY
About Covington Charitable Tr
Based on IRS filings
Covington Charitable Tr is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $59K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lake Forest Open Lands ($15,000), Center for Biological Diversity ($5,000), Wetlands Iniative ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Open Lands Lake Forest, IL | general donation | $15,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, IL | general donation | $3,500 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | GENERAL DONATION | $400 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Les Cheneaux Community Schools Cedarville, MI | general donation | $1,500 |
| Wetlands Iniative Chicago, IL | general donation | $5,000 |
| NRDC washington dc, DC | general donation | $1,000 |
| NATURAL LAND INSTITUTE ROCKFORD, IL | GENERAL DONATION | $500 |
| POPULATION CONNECTION WASHINGTON DC, DC | GENERAL DONATION | $500 |
| AM UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH WASHINGTON DC, DC | GENERAL DONATION | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George M Covington | Sole Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covington Charitable Tr?
Covington Charitable Tr is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Covington Charitable Tr operate?
Covington Charitable Tr has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Covington Charitable Tr award?
In 2024, Covington Charitable Tr awarded 25 grants totaling $59K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Covington Charitable Tr's EIN?
Covington Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7181333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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