What is the Covista Foundation?

The Covista Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) charity based in Chicago, IL, and the philanthropic arm of Covista Inc. (NYSE: ATGE). It supports charitable initiatives in healthcare education and workforce development, investing in programs that expand access to healthcare education and strengthen the workforce where it is needed most—from inspiring individuals to discover healthcare careers to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those already practicing. In February 2026, Covista and the Covista Foundation announced Covista Open Doors, a multi-year impact commitment to build and sustain the U.S. healthcare workforce.

What types of organizations does the Covista Foundation fund?

The Covista Foundation funds nonprofit organizations across the healthcare career continuum. For 2026, funding priorities focus on programs in rural and underserved urban communities with healthcare workforce shortages, across three areas: (1) healthcare career exploration and pathways—helping underserved youth and adults discover healthcare careers through hands-on experiences and mentorship; (2) access to healthcare education and degree completion—providing emergency financial assistance, wraparound support, and academic programs that help students persist and graduate; and (3) mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers—evidence-based programs that reduce burnout and attrition among practicing healthcare workers.

How can a nonprofit apply for a Covista Foundation grant?

The Covista Foundation operates one grant cycle per year. The 2026 cycle is closed; the next cycle opens in early 2027. When open, prospective applicants submit a Letter of Inquiry (1–3 pages maximum) to impact@covista.com. The letter must include: an organizational overview; proposed program description; alignment with the Covista Foundation's strategy; target population and geography; requested funding amount; and program timeframe and anticipated outcomes. Supporting materials such as program brochures and impact reports may be included. Organizations demonstrating strong alignment are then invited to submit a full proposal, which is reviewed by the Foundation Board for final grant decisions.

Is the Covista Foundation the same as the Adtalem Global Education Foundation?

Yes. The Covista Foundation was previously known as the Adtalem Global Education Foundation, reflecting Covista's former corporate name, Adtalem Global Education. Following Covista's February 2026 brand transition, the foundation was renamed the Covista Foundation. Annual reports published prior to the rebranding continue to carry the Adtalem Global Education Foundation name. The organization, its 501(c)(3) status, and its philanthropic mission remain continuous.

How can I donate to the Covista Foundation?

Donations to the Covista Foundation can be made at covista.com/our-impact/covista-foundation/donate. Every gift supports healthcare workers at every career stage—from career discovery programs and student emergency care fund grants to mental health and wellbeing support. The Covista Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) charity, and donations may be tax-deductible.

Where can I find the Covista Foundation's annual reports?

Covista Foundation annual reports are available on the Foundation's website. The three most recent reports (published under the former name Adtalem Global Education Foundation) are: the 2025 Annual Report at covista.com/media/15916/2025-adtalem-global-education-foundation-annual-report; the 2024 Annual Report at covista.com/media/12426/2024-adtalem-global-education-foundation-annual-report; and the 2023 Annual Report at covista.com/media/8281/2023-adtalem-global-education-foundation-annual-report.

Removing barriers, creating pathways

Q: Who leads the Covista Foundation?

The Covista Foundation is led by officers Kiva Starr (President), Anne Tremblay (Vice President), Larry Bachman (Secretary), Maureen Resac (Treasurer), and Jiehua Song (Assistant Treasurer). The Foundation's board of directors includes Robert Gilbert (Dean, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine), Scott Liles (President, Medical and Veterinary, Covista), Leah Meizoso (VP and Deputy General Counsel, Covista), Megan Noel (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Covista), and Sue Subocz (Associate President and Provost, Walden University).

Investing in programs that expand access to healthcare education and strengthen the workforce where it's needed most—from inspiring individuals to discover healthcare careers to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of those already practicing.

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The Covista Foundation, based in Chicago, IL, is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that supports charitable initiatives in healthcare education and workforce development.

As part of Covista Open Doors, a multi-year impact commitment to build and sustain the healthcare workforce in the communities that need it most, the Covista Foundation advances these same priorities through its grants, scholarships and emergency financial support.

Our focus is simple: inspire young people to pursue healthcare, remove barriers that stand in students' way of graduating and support the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers.

What we support

Across the healthcare career continuum, we invest in programs and organizations that:

Inspire individuals to discover healthcare careers

Break down financial barriers for students pursuing healthcare careers

Support the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers

Our funding priorities

In 2026, we're funding programs in rural and underserved urban communities with healthcare workforce shortages, focusing on:

Healthcare career exploration and pathways

Supporting healthcare career discovery programs, hands-on experiences and mentorship to help underserved youth and adults learn about healthcare careers.

Access to healthcare education and degree completion

Ensuring our students have access to emergency financial assistance through our Student Emergency Care Fund, wraparound support services and academic support programs focused on healthcare student persistence and completion.

Mental health and wellbeing

Supporting evidence-based programs that reduce burnout and attrition among practicing healthcare workers.

Our 2026 grantees include:

How to apply for a grant

Each year, the Covista Foundation partners with nonprofit organizations working to build and sustain the healthcare workforce. Learn how our grant cycle works and what it takes to apply.

Learn how to apply

Student Support Programs

Student Emergency Care Fund

The Student Emergency Care Fund provides emergency financial assistance when unexpected challenges threaten to derail students’ progress. Funded through the Covista Foundation, this is an innovative emergency grant program that extends non-tuition relief to students across Covista’s five institutions, ensuring that a single setback doesn’t affect their long-term healthcare career.

Covista Foundation Scholarship

The Covista Foundation Scholarship program is designed to break down financial barriers to help students achieve their healthcare ambitions, with an emphasis on serving high-achieving students in financial need. Thanks to the generosity of private donors, scholarships are awarded to students every spring.