The Cove Point Foundation
The Cove Point Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2022 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Cove Point Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cove Point Foundation gave $2.5M across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $246K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,456,427
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- Average grant
- $245,643
- Median grant
- $134,657
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (40% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Cove Point Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing listed Susan F Morris as the contact and requested an application indicating the purpose of the grant and available finances. It stated that, due to the foundation’s 2022 termination, submissions would not be processed. The filing also stated that the foundation made no grants to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- The filing’s notice that submissions would not be processed due to the 2022 termination is a past-cycle instruction, not a current application opportunity.
- Deadline
- The filing’s notice that submissions would not be processed due to the 2022 termination is a past-cycle instruction,…
- Contact
Application contact: Susan F Morris
Mailing address: C/O Cove Point Holdings Llc 60 East, 42Nd St Ste 3210, New York, NY 10165
Phone: (212) 599-3388
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cove Point Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust (EIN 23-7825575) ($978K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 39 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in several states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (40%), New York (24%), and Connecticut (11%); Missouri and Iowa each accounted for 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cove Point Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $2.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust (EIN 23-7825575) Jenkintown, PA | To Further the Philantropic Goals of the Organization | $978,488 |
| Metropolitian Opera Association (EIN 13-1624087) New York, NY | To Help Promote Theatre of the Arts | $489,281 |
| Wooster School Corporation (EIN 06-0653144) Danbury, CT | To Support Students and Acheive the Organization's Mission | $268,894 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (EIN 43-0821958) St. Louis, MO | To Help Promote Theatre of the Arts | $146,875 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera Inc (EIN 23-7319903) Indianola, IA | To Help Promote Theatre of the Arts | $146,875 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School (EIN 83-0204184) Lander, WY | To provide wilderness skills & leadership to serve people & the environment | $122,439 |
| The Sante Fe Opera (EIN 85-0131810) Sante Fe, NM | To Help Promote Theatre of the Arts | $97,874 |
| Masters School (EIN 13-1740472) Dobbs Ferry, NY | To support the organisation's mission, students, programs and future | $97,874 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc (EIN 13-5643799) Memphis, TN | Conservation of Wetlands & Upland Habitats | $97,874 |
| The Jimmy Fund at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc (EIN 04-2263040) Boston, MA | Cancer Research and Patient Care | $9,953 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1 | $2,477,525 | $2,456,427 | 10 | $2,467,154 | — | $26,593 |
| 2021 | $933,224 | $31,642 | $6,055 | — | — | $1,955 | $29,215 | $124,953 |
| 2020 | $907,637 | $60,382 | $99,186 | $95,000 | 29 | — | $58,181 | $92,247 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cove Point Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2022 — 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 is provided. The purposes stated for the 2022 grants included promoting theatre of the arts; supporting students, programs, and organizational missions; providing wilderness skills and leadership; conserving wetlands and upland habitats; and supporting cancer research and patient care.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $2,456,427. Grant amounts ranged from $9,953 to $978,488, with a median grant of $134,657.
Among the listed recipients were National Philanthropic Trust ($978,488), the Metropolitan Opera Association ($489,281), Wooster School Corporation ($268,894), Opera Theatre of Saint Louis ($146,875), and Des Moines Metro Opera ($146,875).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Susan F Morris as director and chairman; Kenneth Van Avery Morris and Evelyn K Morris as directors; David Lockhart Morris as director and secretary; and William C Morris Dec'd 22523 as director and treasurer.
The Cove Point Foundation is led by Susan F. Morris, Director & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Susan F. Morris
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Lockhart Morris
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evelyn K. Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Van Avery Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William C. Morris Dec'd
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William C. Morris (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Cove Point Foundation
How much does The Cove Point Foundation give each year?
The Cove Point Foundation gave $2.5M across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Cove Point Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cove Point Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $134,657, and its average grant was $245,643, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cove Point Foundation give grants?
The Cove Point Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Connecticut (11%).
Does The Cove Point Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Cove Point Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Promote Theatre of the Arts" (4 grants).
Who are The Cove Point Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cove Point Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust (EIN 23-7825575) ($978,488), Metropolitian Opera Association (EIN 13-1624087) ($489,281) and Wooster School Corporation (EIN 06-0653144) ($268,894), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Cove Point Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cove Point Foundation?
The filing listed Susan F Morris as the contact and requested an application indicating the purpose of the grant and available finances. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Cove Point Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Cove Point Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Cove Point Foundation's EIN?
The Cove Point Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1637257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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