Covington Charitable TR
Invitation OnlyLake Bluff, Illinois · EIN 36-7181333 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$61K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Open Lands Assc | Lake Forest, IL | General donation | $5,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | General donation | $5,000 |
| Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tuscon, AZ | General donation | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Federation | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General donation | $3,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | Brrokfield, IL | General donation | $2,500 |
| Les Cheneaux Community Fdn | Cedarville, MI | General donation | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General donation | $2,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General donation | $2,500 |
| Illinois Environmental Council | Springfield, IL | General donation | $2,500 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General donation | $2,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sca | Arlington, VA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sca | Arlington, VA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Society of Colonial Wars | Chicago, IL | General donation | $1,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | General donation | $1,000 |
| American Rivers | Wasahington, DC | General donation | $1,000 |
| Prairie State Conservation Coalition | Sppringfield, IL | General donation | $500 |
| Redan Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | General donation | $500 |
| Noahs Rest | Zion, IL | General donation | $500 |
| Citadel Theatre | Lake Forest, IL | General donation | $250 |
| Anti Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | General donation | $250 |
| Americans United for Separation | Washington, DC | General donation | $250 |
| Americans United for Separation | Washington, DC | General donation | $250 |
| Anti Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | General donation | $250 |
| University Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | General donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,350 | 29 |
| 2024 | $59,250 | 25 |
| 2023 | $57,750 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601819349100130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7181333
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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