The Chorba Covenant Foundation
The Chorba Covenant Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $824.
The Chorba Covenant Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chorba Covenant Foundation gave $35K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,313
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $17,656
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Chorba Covenant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cascade Youth & Family Center ($6K). Together the top 8 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Chorba Covenant Foundation gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Youth & Family Center Bend, OR | Prevention, Intervention, | $6,000 |
| Central Oregon Veterans Outreach Bend, OR | General | $6,000 |
| Jefferson County Faith Based Network Madras, OR | General | $6,000 |
| Shepherd House Ministries Bend, OR | Christian Services | $6,000 |
| Bethlehem Inn Bend, OR | Temporary Shelter for | $6,000 |
| Deschutes River Alliance Portland, OR | Advocate for Water Quality | $2,000 |
| Deschutes Land Trust Bend, OR | General | $1,500 |
| Sisters Habitat Sisters, OR | Housing | $1,000 |
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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 | $17,656 | $30,891 | $34,589 | $34,500 | 8 | $34,522 | $824 | $960 |
| 2024 | $21,354 | $50,557 | $34,652 | $34,500 | 8 | $34,512 | $520 | $560 |
| 2023 | $5,449 | $30,205 | $27,016 | $27,000 | 6 | $27,004 | $193 | $264 |
| 2022 | $2,260 | $20,053 | $27,043 | $27,000 | 6 | $27,011 | $21 | $387 |
| 2021 | $9,249 | $30,008 | $27,019 | $27,000 | 6 | $27,005 | — | $363 |
| 2020 | $6,260 | $35,027 | $34,033 | $34,000 | 6 | — | $4 | $342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chorba Covenant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $960 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chorba Covenant Foundation's only listed officer is CIBC National Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
CIBC National Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$19 (2021) → $89 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dennis Chorba (2020) — Trustee & As Required
- Former: Lavon Lois Chorba (2020) — Trustee & As Required
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 $89, to CIBC National Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Chorba Covenant Foundation
How much does The Chorba Covenant Foundation give each year?
The Chorba Covenant Foundation gave $35K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 8 grants.
What is The Chorba Covenant Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chorba Covenant Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $4,313, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chorba Covenant Foundation give grants?
The Chorba Covenant Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (5 grants).
Does The Chorba Covenant Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The Chorba Covenant Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chorba Covenant Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chorba Covenant Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cascade Youth & Family Center ($6,000), Central Oregon Veterans Outreach ($6,000) and Jefferson County Faith Based Network ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chorba Covenant Foundation?
The Chorba Covenant Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $960 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Chorba Covenant Foundation's EIN?
The Chorba Covenant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6241819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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