Private foundation · EIN 91-2090715 · Tacoma, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Provision

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $204K total, median $20K. 89% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$204K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in WA
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$36M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Argos InternationalSeattle, WADevelopment work in central america$79K
Youth With a MissionGarden Valley, TXDevelopment of gaa services to chrisitan schools in various nations$35K
City Central ChurchTacoma, WABuilding project$25K
Harborview Fellowship ChurchGig Harbor, WAHf youth mission to tennessee$25K
Nw Network Foundation BodPuyallup, WABenevolent fund$20K
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (matt Talbot Center)Seattle, WABuilding project$5,000
Dads- Divine Alternatives for Dads ServicesSeattle, WADads fatherhood program$5,000
Museum of GlassTacoma, WAGeneral operations$5,000
The Seattle School of Theology and PsychologySeattle, WAGeneral operations$5,000

By state: Washington 8 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Provision is a private grantmaking foundation in Tacoma, Washington, administered in care of Provision, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Provision accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Provision give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $204K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Provision give?

Washington (8 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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