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Covenant Place Foundation

EIN 43-1365901 · Saint Louis, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COVENANT PLACE FOUNDATION (CPF) CREATES A VIBRANT, ENGAGING COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS AND HELPS RESIDENTS OF COVENANT PLACE APARTMENTS AND SENIORS IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. THE CARING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CPF PROMOTE HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING, AND HELP OLDER ADULTS TO SUCCESSFULLY AGE IN PLACE. SOME OF THE ONGOING PROGRAMS FUNDED AND/OR DELIVERED THROUGH COVENANT PLACE FOUNDATION INCLUDE: CATERED EVENING MEALS (INCLUDING KOSHER IF REQUESTED), SUBSIDIZED HOUSEKEEPING, EXERCISE CLASSES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, SUBSIDIZED SENIOR MEALS, FOOD PANTRY, LIFE-LONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, VIAL OF LIFE MEDICINE/EMERGENCY CONTACT RECORDS, ASSISTANCE ACCESSING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES, ON-SITE ANNUAL FLU & PNEUMONIA IMMUNIZATIONS, FREE ONLINE COMPUTER LAB, FREE LENDING LIBRARY, ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION AND DECREASE ISOLATION.

Income
$470,877
Spending
$373,818
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
72.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$263,059, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 72.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $96,310 spent. THE AGING AHEAD MEAL PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY SENIORS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKNIGHT MEALS, INCLUDING KOSHER, IF REQUESTED, FOR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY OLDER ADULTS TO ENJOY THE NUTRITION AND SOCIALIZATION. ADULTS AGED 60+ ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM AND ARE ASKED TO MAKE A SUGGESTED DONATION, BUT MAY DONATE WHATEVER AMOUNT THEY CHOOSE. THOSE UNDER 60 YEARS OF AGE ARE WELCOME TO ENJOY THE MEAL AND PAY FULL COST. PER THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, A CARTON OF MILK IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH DINER AT THE END OF THE MEAL.
  2. $83,072 spent. SUBSIDIZED HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES WERE PROVIDED ON A SLIDING SCALE, BASED ON INCOME, TO OVER 70 SENIORS. THIS ASSISTANCE WITH CLEANING AND LAUNDRY HELPS ELDERLY RESIDENTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR APARTMENT, DELAYING THE NEED FOR INSTITUTIONAL CARE, SUPPORTING THEM TO AGE IN PLACE WITH DIGNITY.
  3. $10,596 spent. HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS AND SCREENINGS ARE REGULARLY OFFERED, AND EXERCISE CLASSES ARE OFFERED FIVE DAYS A WEEK. CLASSES ARE FREE TO RESIDENTS AND OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT NO OR NOMINAL COST. ON-SITE GERIATRIC PRIMARY CARE, AND PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY SENIORS.
  4. $17,571 spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR A PASSENGER VAN AND A 14-PASSENGER WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SHUTTLE BUS TO PROVIDE GROCERY AND GENERAL SHOPPING TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATIONAL TRIPS.SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY SENIORS, INCLUDING NUMEROUS HEALTH, WELLNESS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND DECREASE LONELINESS AND ISOLATION. SOCIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ASSIST LIMITED INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS WITH REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, UNDERSTANDING OF HOUSING COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS, AND ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND ENJOYMENT OF LIFE AT COVENANT PLACE. TRANSLATION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING RESIDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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