The Water Cove Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 04-6905190 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,027 and $10,000.
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
65% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Program support | $1,993,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Harpswell Santa Fund | Harpswell, ME | Program support | $25,000 |
| Yearup | Boston, MA | Program support | $15,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | Program support | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Naples, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission - Jamaica Relief | Doral, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Naples North Rotary Club Foundation - Jamaica Relief | Naples, FL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Nmss - Michael Wilson Project | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Boston Home | Boston, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mchpp - American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | Program support | $3,000 |
| Orr's Bailey Island Fire Dept | Orrs Island, ME | Program support | $3,000 |
| Jimmy Fund - Harrin Zieve | Naples, FL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Jimmy Fund - Jacalyn Lesser | Naples, FL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Starability Foundation | Naples, FL | Program support | $2,080 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Program support | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brunswick | Brunswick, ME | Program support | $1,030 |
| Dfci - Pan Mass Challenge - Bruce Cohen | Naples, FL | Program support | $1,027 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Collier County | Naples, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Orr's Island Schoolhouse | Orrs Island, ME | Program support | $265 |
| Harpswell News - Anchor | Harpswell, ME | Program support | $250 |
| Orr's Island Library | Orrs Island, ME | Program support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,150,402 | 26 |
| 2024 | $1,833,238 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,328,797 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602059349100200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6905190
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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