Ruth Covo Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-6584378
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, Ruth Covo Foundation has awarded 163 grants totaling $652,224 to organizations in Tennessee, New York and 9 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $12,571, with a median award of $3,875.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 16 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 16% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Brookline (35%), Yarmouth Port (35%), Beverly (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 32% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ruth Covo Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $11,519 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| American Friends Of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation | $5,519 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of Amer Inc | $2,500 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Copley Society Of Art | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $2,500 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $4,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| K9s For Warriors | $2,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Monarch Butterfly Fund | $1,113 | Madison, WI, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,519 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $5,519 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2025 |
| St Paul's School | $4,500 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $5,519 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee | $2,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| United Animal Nations Dba Redrover | $3,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Victoria And Albert Museum Americas Foundation | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| Wildcoast | $5,519 | Del Mar, CA, US | General Purpose | 2025 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $9,875 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| American Friends Of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation | $3,875 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Copley Society Of Art | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $2,000 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $5,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| K9s For Warriors | $2,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $3,875 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $3,875 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Redd Fish Restoration Society | $3,875 | Ucuelet, British Columbia, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | 2024 |
| St Paul's School | $4,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $3,875 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee | $2,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $3,875 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| United Animal Nations Dba Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Victoria And Albert Museum Americas Foundation | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Wildcoast | $3,875 | Del Mar, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $9,875 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| American Friends Of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation | $3,875 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Copley Society Of Art | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $2,000 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $5,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| K9s For Warriors | $2,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $3,875 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $3,875 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Redd Fish Restoration Society | $3,875 | Ucuelet, British Columbia, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | 2024 |
| St Paul's School | $4,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $3,875 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee | $2,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $3,875 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| United Animal Nations Dba Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Victoria And Albert Museum Americas Foundation | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Wildcoast | $3,875 | Del Mar, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $10,125 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation | $4,125 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $2,500 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $5,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| K9s For Warriors | $3,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $4,125 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $4,125 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Redd Fish Restoration Society | $4,125 | Ucuelet, British Columbia, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | 2023 |
| St Paul's School | $3,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $4,125 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee | $3,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $4,125 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Trinity College School Fund | $500 | Beverly, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| United Animal Nations Dba Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Victoria And Albert Museum Americas Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wildcoast | $4,125 | Del Mar, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $10,125 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Ocean Cleanup Foundation | $4,125 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $2,500 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $5,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| K9s For Warriors | $3,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $4,125 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $4,125 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Redd Fish Restoration Society | $4,125 | Ucuelet, British Columbia, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | 2023 |
| St Paul's School | $3,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $4,125 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee | $3,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $4,125 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Trinity College School Fund | $500 | Beverly, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| United Animal Nations Dba Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Victoria And Albert Museum Americas Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wildcoast | $4,125 | Del Mar, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $8,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The V & A | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $5,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| K9s For Warriors | $3,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $5,700 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Redd Fish Restoration Society | $5,700 | Ucuelet, British Columbia, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | 2022 |
| St Paul's School | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $5,700 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | $3,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $5,500 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation | $5,700 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trinity College | $500 | Beverly, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| United Animal Nations - Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wildcoast | $5,700 | Imperial Beach, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $2,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $8,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The V & A | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $5,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| K9s For Warriors | $3,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $5,700 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Redd Fish Restoration Society | $5,700 | Ucuelet, British Columbia, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | 2022 |
| St Paul's School | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $5,700 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | $3,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $5,500 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation | $5,700 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trinity College | $500 | Beverly, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| United Animal Nations - Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wildcoast | $5,700 | Imperial Beach, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $2,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $8,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The V & A | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $5,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| K9s For Warriors | $3,000 | Ponte Vedra, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pacific Salmon Foundation | $5,700 | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Redd Fish Restoration Society | $5,700 | Ucuelet, British Columbia, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | 2022 |
| St Paul's School | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $5,700 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | $3,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $5,500 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation | $5,700 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Trinity College | $500 | Beverly, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| United Animal Nations - Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wildcoast | $5,700 | Imperial Beach, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $2,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $12,571 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| American Friends Of The V & A | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Central Westcoast Forest Society | $4,571 | Ucluelet, British Columbia, CA | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Dexter Southfield Inc | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Earth Day Network | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare Inc | $3,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $4,571 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| St Paul's School | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Biomimicry Institute | $4,571 | Missoula, MT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Conservation Fund | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | $3,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $4,571 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Foundation | $4,571 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| United Animal Nations - Red Rover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wildcoast | $4,571 | Imperial Beach, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Research Foundation Fisher Center | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Inc | $8,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| American Friends Of The V & A | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Charities Aid Foundation Of America | $2,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute | $8,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| St Paul's School | $3,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Conservation Fund | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | $2,000 | Hohenwald, TN, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The National Wildlife Federation | $3,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| United Animal Nations - Red Rover | $3,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wildcoast | $4,000 | Imperial Beach, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
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| EIN | 04-6584378 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 961 Boston, MA 02130-0009 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ruth Covo Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Kristin T Abati |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Joanne Covo |
| Trustee | Marilyn Covo |
Forms 990-PF
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