Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Examples of requests not funded by The Foundation:
  • Not eligible: Requests that would primarily benefit sole individuals or would directly benefit CoVantage Credit Union; religious organizations solely for religious purposes; trips or travel; or requests that are not in alignment with the Foundation mission.
  • Not eligible: For events and sports/club related requests, please consider partnering with your local CoVantage Credit Union branch.

Overview

The CoVantage Cares Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois that address basic needs and enhance community quality of life. With over $4.2M in funding since its inception in 2015, the foundation prioritizes projects with lasting impact, collaboration, and alignment with its mission. It aims to assist those facing financial challenges while promoting financial literacy and community enhancement initiatives.

In 2015, CoVantage Credit Union leaders came together with an idea in mind on how to create a greater impact in the communities served by CoVantage Credit Union and the CoVantage Cares Foundation was born. Today, the Foundation has supported hundreds of community groups throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois, with a total impact of more than $4.2M. These funds have supported basic needs, financial literacy and education, and community enhancement projects.
Grants
The Foundation fulfills its mission by providing grants that:
Align with the Foundations mission and support basic needs, community enhancement and financial literacy and education needs.Prioritize projects and programs that create a lasting impact and impression while showcasing significant capacity and credibility.Have a geographic focus in the areas that CoVantage serves, especially near office locations.Include significant collaboration and community buy-in.

Ineligibility

Examples of requests not funded by The Foundation:
Requests that would primarily benefit sole individuals or would directly benefit CoVantage Credit Union; religious organizations solely for religious purposes; trips or travel; or requests that are not in alignment with the Foundation mission.For events and sports/club related requests, please consider partnering with your local CoVantage Credit Union branch.

What Covantage Cares Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
13
Total given
$573K
Median grant
$45K
Range
$7,500–$118K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 75%, Michigan 25%. Top recipient cities: Antigo, WI; Crystal Falls, MI; Shawano, WI.
  • 85% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Antigo Area Community Food Pantry Inc · Antigo, WI

    $118K

  • Friends of the Crystal Falls Fire Department · Crystal Falls, MI

    $92K

  • SAM25 (Shawano Area Matthew 25) · Shawano, WI

    $70K

  • HODAG10S Inc · Rhinelander, WI

    $65K

  • Boys and Girls Club of the Wausau Area · Wausau, WI

    $59K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Poverty alleviation

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