New Covenant Foundation Inc
New Covenant Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing describes charitable activities in Sierra Leone, including educational curriculum and leadership training, and care and outreach for disadvantaged orphaned children.
New Covenant Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: New Covenant Foundation Inc gave $200K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,750
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,242
- -63.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,013,984
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to New Covenant Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not specify an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New Covenant Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Helping Children Worldwide Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 96 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, its grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares were reported for Massachusetts (29%), Virginia (25%), Maine (15%), Minnesota (6%), and Delaware (5%). Its filing also describes direct charitable activities in Sierra Leone.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How New Covenant Foundation Inc gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 461% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2023) to $307K (2024). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Children Worldwide Inc Chantilly, VA | to support the start up and first year of the Sickle Cell Clinic at Mercy Hospital in Bo, Sierra Leone, West Africa | $50,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation Orono, ME | Servant Heart Scholarship Fund | $24,000 |
| American Cancer Society Boston, MA | for the continued support of Hope Lodge in Boston MA which provides superior support to cancer patients undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases | $10,000 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative Inc S Yarmouth, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Good News Jail & Prison Ministry Albert Lea, MN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heifer International Foundation Little Rock, AR | for the purchase of two " Gift Arks" for a needy family or community designated by Heifer | $10,000 |
| Family Table Collaborative Inc S Yarmouth, MA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cape Abilities Inc Hyannis, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Global Village US Limited Wilmington, DE | To support the ongoing management, oversight, and professional direction of efforts taking place in Hong Kong, led by the Noble Family, to assist with the needy people, communities, and non-profit organizations around the world | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Global Village US Limited Wilmington, DE | to be applied as directed by the VP of Strategic Partnership to support the mission and personnel achieving the goals of the organization | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,013,984 | $212,079 | $326,210 | $199,750 | 32 | $305,889 | $196,083 | $66,284 |
| 2024 | $1,128,115 | $198,024 | $398,437 | $307,096 | 18 | $394,600 | $196,019 | $75,769 |
| 2023 | $1,328,528 | $150,621 | $190,999 | $93,219 | 11 | $171,894 | $132,514 | $72,093 |
| 2022 | $1,368,906 | $98,557 | $240,367 | $129,677 | 20 | $218,743 | $77,833 | $80,924 |
| 2021 | $1,510,716 | $206,322 | $196,666 | $94,501 | 15 | $173,450 | $183,706 | $89,198 |
| 2020 | $1,501,060 | $-6,568 | $226,121 | $121,561 | 7 | — | $19,036 | $80,659 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Covenant Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes three direct charitable activities in Sierra Leone: KTCEP, a curriculum using problem-based and visual learning beginning in kindergarten; GLN, a leadership education model with training materials, seminars, and presentations; and KSSP, care and outreach for disadvantaged or orphaned children.
Its grants also went to organizations with varied missions. Helping Children Worldwide says it works with local partners to address the causes of child poverty and mortality. The University of Maine Foundation says it encourages philanthropic support for the university and other charitable organizations. Cape Wellness Collaborative says it provides free integrative and complementary therapies to people facing cancer and wellness resources to the public. Family Table Collaborative says it provides cooked meals to families and seniors in need across Cape Cod. Cape Abilities says it provides supports for people with disabilities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $199,750. Grants ranged from $750 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grant was $50,000 to Helping Children Worldwide Inc. to support the start-up and first year of a sickle cell clinic at Mercy Hospital in Bo, Sierra Leone. Other notable grants included $24,000 to the University of Maine Foundation for its Servant Heart Scholarship Fund; $10,000 each to the American Cancer Society for continued support of Hope Lodge in Boston, Cape Wellness Collaborative for general and unrestricted purposes, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry for general and unrestricted purposes, and Heifer International Foundation to purchase two “Gift Arks”; and $7,500 to Family Table Collaborative for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Allen N. Morell as president and director; Amanda Morell as director; Patricia M. Morell as treasurer and director; and Roy K. Morell as vice president.
New Covenant Foundation Inc is led by Allen N Morell, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allen N Morell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Patricia M Morell
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $52K (2025)
Amanda Morell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Roy K Morell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $52K, to Patricia M Morell (Treas, Dir). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Covenant Foundation Inc
How much does New Covenant Foundation Inc give each year?
New Covenant Foundation Inc gave $200K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $307K across 18 grants.
What is New Covenant Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
New Covenant Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,242, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does New Covenant Foundation Inc give grants?
New Covenant Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and Maine (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hyannis, MA (4 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), S Yarmouth, MA (2 grants) and Albert Lea, MN (2 grants).
Does New Covenant Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of New Covenant Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are New Covenant Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
New Covenant Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Helping Children Worldwide Inc ($50,000), University of Maine Foundation ($24,000) and American Cancer Society ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is New Covenant Foundation Inc?
New Covenant Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $306K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does New Covenant Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes three direct charitable activities in Sierra Leone: KTCEP, a curriculum using problem-based and visual learning beginning in kindergarten; GLN, a leadership education model with training materials, seminars, and presentations; and KSSP, care and outreach for disadvantaged or orphaned children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Covenant Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is New Covenant Foundation Inc's EIN?
New Covenant Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1986617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does New Covenant 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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