The Cove Point Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 31-1637257

The Cove Point Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 10 grants totaling $2.5M.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.5M

Grant Count

10

Avg Grant Size

$246K

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.

About The Cove Point Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Cove Point Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 10 grants totaling $2.5M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

16states
+8 more states

Cities

ArlingtonBismarckBostonBronxBrookfieldCambridgeCambrigeCooperstownDanburyDobbs FerryGrinnellHaverhillIndianolaJenkintownLanderLos AngelesMemphisMiamiNew YorkSanta Fe

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$681K$1M$2M$3M202020212022
Metric202220212020
Total Assets$933,224$907,637
Revenue$1$31,642$60,382
Expenses$2,477,525$6,055$99,186
Qualifying Distributions$2,467,154$1,955
Net Investment Income$29,215$58,181
Distributable Amount$26,593$124,953$92,247

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$614K$1M$2M$2M29 grants20200 grants202110 grants2022

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC T…$978KMETROPOLITIAN OPERA ASSO…$489KWOOSTER SCHOOL CORPORATI…$269KOPERA THEATRE OF SAINT L…$147KDES MOINES METRO OPERA I…$147KNATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERS…$122KTHE SANTE FE OPERA (EIN …$98KMASTERS SCHOOL (EIN 13-1…$98KDUCKS UNLIMITED INC (EIN…$98KTHE JIMMY FUND AT THE DA…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

30<$50K3$50–100K3$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include National Philanthropic Trust (ein 23-7825575) ($978,488), Metropolitian Opera Association (ein 13-1624087) ($489,281), Wooster School Corporation (ein 06-0653144) ($268,894).

RecipientPurposeAmount
OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS (EIN 43-0821958) ST LOUIS, MOTO HELP PROMOTE THEATRE OF THE ARTS$146,875
DES MOINES METRO OPERA INC (EIN 23-7319903) INDIANOLA, IATO HELP PROMOTE THEATRE OF THE ARTS$146,875
THE SANTE FE OPERA (EIN 85-0131810) SANTE FE, NMTO HELP PROMOTE THEATRE OF THE ARTS$97,874
MASTERS SCHOOL (EIN 13-1740472) DOBBS FERRY, NYTO SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION'S MISSION, STUDENTS, PROGRAMS AND FUTURE$97,874
METROPOLITIAN OPERA ASSOCIATION (EIN 13-1624087) NEW YORK, NYTO HELP PROMOTE THEATRE OF THE ARTS$489,281
NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (EIN 83-0204184) LANDER, WYTO PROVIDE WILDERNESS SKILLS & LEADERSHIP TO SERVE PEOPLE & THE ENVIRONMENT$122,439
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC (EIN 13-5643799) MEMPHIS, TNCONSERVATION OF WETLANDS & UPLAND HABITATS$97,874
WOOSTER SCHOOL CORPORATION (EIN 06-0653144) DANBURY, CTTO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND ACHEIVE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION$268,894
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST (EIN 23-7825575) JENKINTOWN, PATO FURTHER THE PHILANTROPIC GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION$978,488
THE JIMMY FUND AT THE DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE INC (EIN 04-2263040) BOSTON, MACANCER RESEARCH AND PATIENT CARE$9,953

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

From 2022 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
WILLIAM C MORRIS DEC'D 22523DIRECTOR/TREASURER
SUSAN F MORRISDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN
KENNETH VAN AVERY MORRISDIRECTOR
EVELYN K MORRISDIRECTOR
DAVID LOCKHART MORRISDIRECTOR/SECRETARY

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cove Point Foundation?

The Cove Point Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.

Where does The Cove Point Foundation operate?

The Cove Point Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Wyoming.

What size grants does The Cove Point Foundation award?

In 2022, The Cove Point Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $246K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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