Kovar Corporation
KOVAR Corporation is a Virginia Knights of Columbus public charity based in Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 1971, it provides grants and interest-free home loans to tax-exempt organizations that support Virginians with intellectual disabilities.
Kovar Corporation at a glance
In short: Kovar Corporation gave $554K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Virginia. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $554,011
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,313
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,740
- Total assets
- $2,771,600
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (14 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kovar Corporation
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be received by the first of the month preceding the board meeting. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
- Deadline
- Applications must be received by the first of the month preceding the board meeting.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 20872, Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: (540) 797-5823
Website: https://kovarva.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Kovar Corporation
Who Kovar Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Special Olympics Virginia ($25K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 140 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
KOVAR describes its work as supporting Virginians with intellectual disabilities. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kovar Corporation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 32 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2021) to $554K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $554K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Virginia Richmond, VA | Local Spec Olympics | $25,000 |
| Alleghany Highlands Community Svcs Covington, VA | Rennovate Group Home | $20,000 |
| Biznet Inc DBA Hearts & Homes Norfolk, VA | Home Windows & Doors | $20,000 |
| Camp Easterseals UCP Roanoke, VA | Plumbing Rennovation | $20,000 |
| Cole's Horse Autism Therapy Station Yorktown, VA | Play Equipment | $20,000 |
| Encircle Roanoke, VA | Group Home Furniture | $20,000 |
| Hope House Foundation Inc Norfolk, VA | Housing Renovations | $20,000 |
| Legacy Farms Leesburg, VA | Cooler and Equipment | $20,000 |
| Marc of Virginia Inc Lacrosse, VA | Rennovate Fire Doors | $20,000 |
| Medical Home Plus Richmond, VA | IEP Advisory Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported financials by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,771,600 | $868,070 | $767,743 | $554,011 | 32 | $52,063 |
| 2024 | $2,711,440 | $724,185 | $800,536 | $550,196 | 31 | $61,923 |
| 2023 | $2,839,722 | $661,470 | $695,067 | $518,093 | 30 | $29,462 |
| 2022 | $2,810,186 | $593,886 | $395,164 | $346,339 | 23 | $5,249 |
| 2021 | $2,646,316 | $511,585 | $395,382 | $344,969 | 24 | $9,738 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
KOVAR states that its mission is to improve the quality of life for Virginians with intellectual disabilities. Its grants support nonprofit organizations providing assistance and opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities; examples in its 2025 grants include housing renovations and furnishings, transportation, equipment, and sports programming. KOVAR also provides interest-free loans for group-home purchases or renovations.
The grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Special Olympics Virginia describes its work as providing year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Legacy Farms says it offers apprenticeship-style learning and job opportunities in a neurodiverse community. Hope House Foundation describes supporting people with disabilities to live in their own homes and participate in their communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, KOVAR reported 32 grants totaling $554,011. Individual grants ranged from $7,500 to $25,000, with a median of $19,740. The maximum grant request is $20,000, and an organization may receive no more than one approved grant every 18 months.
Among the largest reported awards were $25,000 to Special Olympics Virginia for local Special Olympics programming, and $20,000 each to Alleghany Highlands Community Services for a group-home renovation, Camp Easterseals UCP for plumbing renovation, SOAR365 for vehicles, and Medical Home Plus for IEP advisory support.
Grant requests are reviewed by the KOVAR Board at bimonthly meetings. Applicants submit the electronic application and a detailed description of the need, the impact if the request is denied or partly funded, other funding sources pursued, and the number and percentage of clients with intellectual disabilities served. The stated guidelines require at least 80% of clients served to have intellectual disabilities for an organization to receive the full requested amount if approved; below that threshold, an approved grant may be reduced proportionally. The organization’s filing describes a process that includes director interviews, board approval, a signed grant contract, and documentation of spending after funds are delivered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward S. Whitlock III as president; Rick Witty as vice president of audits; Vance F. Stewart III as vice president of finance; Francis Holland as vice president of fundraising; Matthew Wheeler as vice president of grants; Michael Szablak as vice president of home loans; Tim Shea as vice president of strategic matters; Brian Ripple as treasurer; G. Michael Carducci as secretary; and John Cochran as a member.
Kovar Corporation is led by Edward S. Whitlock III, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward S. Whitlock III
President
Vice President - Home Lo → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis Holland
Vice President - Fundrai
Director → Vice President - Fundrai, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Charles Curran
Member
Director → Vice President - Audits, 2022
Vice President - Audits → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Hoffmeier
Member
Vice President - Info Te → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cochran
Member
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wheeler
Vice President - Grants
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Doyle
Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Parry
Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vance F. Stewart III
Vice President - Finance
Member → Vice President -- Financ, 2023
Vice President -- Financ → Vice President - Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ripple
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Witty
Vice President - Audits
Member → Vice President - Audits, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Michael Carducci
Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Szablak
Vice President - Home Lo
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Minnich
Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Shea
Vp-Strategic
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Timothy Shea (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Douglas Blair (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Carducci (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Szablak (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Daniel Hurley (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dave Pillis (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: John Escuadra (2021–2022) — Member - Lef
- Former: Ed Seroskie Sr. (2021) — Vice President - Audit
- Former: Eugene Rainville (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey Befumo (2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Lomaka (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Kovar Corporation
How much does Kovar Corporation give each year?
Kovar Corporation gave $554K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $550K across 31 grants.
What is Kovar Corporation's typical grant size?
Kovar Corporation's median grant in 2025 was $19,740, and its average grant was $17,313, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kovar Corporation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Kovar Corporation give grants?
Kovar Corporation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (6 grants), Norfolk, VA (2 grants) and Roanoke, VA (2 grants).
Does Kovar Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Kovar Corporation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kovar Corporation's largest grantees?
Kovar Corporation's largest 2025 grantees include Special Olympics Virginia ($25,000), Alleghany Highlands Community Svcs ($20,000) and Biznet Inc DBA Hearts & Homes ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kovar Corporation?
Kovar Corporation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $868K.
What does Kovar Corporation fund?
KOVAR states that its mission is to improve the quality of life for Virginians with intellectual disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kovar Corporation?
Kovar Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kovarva.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kovar Corporation's EIN?
Kovar Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7337216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Kovar Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kovar-corporation-morg_59bba91436d345a79ed4362ba0b7d9a9
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