Pat Covelli Foundation Inc
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Long Island City, New York. In 2024, it made 32 grants totaling $111,041 to charitable organizations.
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pat Covelli Foundation Inc gave $111K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,041
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,470
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $122,407
- +7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (11 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pat Covelli Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31-16 Hunters Point Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 786-6020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pat Covelli Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Limb Kind Foundation ($18K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to New Jersey, 7% to Maryland, 2% to North Carolina, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pat Covelli Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 32 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 208% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $111K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Limb Kind Foundation Oceanside, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose. | $18,000 |
| Toys of Hope Inc Huntington, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose. | $15,000 |
| American Kidney Foundation Rockville, MD | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| FJC a Foundaton of Philanthroic Funds New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose | $7,000 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer Drug Discovery New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose. | $3,500 |
| Kidney Search Foundation Huntington Station, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| Pitcch IN Foundation Alpine, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose. | $3,314 |
| Morgan Foundation Garden City, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,407 | $194,991 | $186,036 | $111,041 | 32 | $111,041 | $1,945 | $5,943 |
| 2023 | $113,452 | $183,716 | $188,970 | $105,511 | 38 | $105,511 | $1,436 | $5,727 |
| 2022 | $118,706 | $115,585 | $95,811 | $58,917 | 26 | $58,917 | $4 | $5,291 |
| 2021 | $98,932 | $126,500 | $95,279 | $36,052 | 15 | $94,529 | — | $4,104 |
| 2020 | $67,711 | $79,723 | $73,506 | $37,506 | 19 | — | — | $3,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pat Covelli Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with a range of stated purposes. Limb Kind Foundation says it works to improve the lives of children with limb loss, including by providing pediatric prosthetic care. Northwell Health Foundation describes supporting underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and health facilities and programs. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in youth education and enrichment: PITCCH IN Foundation says it enriches the lives of inner-city youth through educational and athletic activities, and Project MOST says it provides students with academic support, enrichment activities, and a positive after-school social environment. Unsung Siblings Foundation says it promotes solutions for autism and other developmental disorders and greater understanding and acceptance of people with those disorders. Arms Wide Open describes creating caring social environments and opportunities for recreation and arts participation for people with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $111,041. Awards ranged from $412 to $18,000, with a median of $2,250. Among the largest grants were $18,000 to Limb Kind Foundation, $15,000 to Toys of Hope Inc, $7,500 to American Kidney Foundation, and $7,000 to FJC A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. American Cancer Society and Northwell Health Foundation each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Covelli as president and Ralph Covelli as director.
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc is led by John Covelli, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Covelli
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Covelli
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Pat Covelli Foundation Inc
How much does Pat Covelli Foundation Inc give each year?
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc gave $111K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 38 grants.
What is Pat Covelli Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,470, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pat Covelli Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Pat Covelli Foundation Inc give grants?
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (7%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Garden City, NY (2 grants).
Does Pat Covelli Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pat Covelli Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pat Covelli Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Limb Kind Foundation ($18,000), Toys of Hope Inc ($15,000) and American Kidney Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pat Covelli Foundation Inc?
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc reported $122K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pat Covelli Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with a range of stated purposes. Limb Kind Foundation says it works to improve the lives of children with limb loss, including by providing pediatric prosthetic care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pat Covelli Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Pat Covelli Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pat Covelli Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3475576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pat Covelli 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.
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