THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC
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The Covalent Foundation, managed by Sterling Foundation Management LLC, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DELL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
ST. LOUIS, MO
$5M
46%
ASCENSION SETON FOUNDATION
ST. LOUIS, MO
$1.1M
10%

Texas Advocacy Project
Austin, TX
$920K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$87.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
No. THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC give?
THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Texas, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC make each year?
In 2024, THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC fund recently?
In 2024, THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include DELL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, ASCENSION SETON FOUNDATION, and Texas Advocacy Project. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC?
THE COVALENT FOUNDATION C/O STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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