The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G Covington Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvington, Virginia · EIN 54-1986978 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,250 and $2,250.
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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callao Rescue Squad | Callao, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Mid County Rescue Squad | Heathsville, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Interfaith Svs Council | Kilmarnock, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church | Reedville, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Northumberland Co Rescue | Reedville, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Bethany Methodist Church | Reedville, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Callao Vol Fire Dept | Callao, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Northumberland Co Library | Heathsville, VA | General fund/educational | $2,250 |
| Afton Methodist Church | Heathsville, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Fairfields Vol Fire Dept | Reedville, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Northumberland YMCA | Yorktown, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Gloucester, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
| Smith Point Sea Rescue | Burgess, VA | General fund/charitable support | $2,250 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($6,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $35,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611739349100366
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1986978
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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