How to apply
Written request explaining use and purpose of funds Contact: Providence Foundation, 6525 E County Road 1500 N, Humboldt, Il, 2172733200 Deadlines: By december 15th of each year prior to the annual meeting Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 29 of 31 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phokos NfpArcola, IL | Donation to support housing for missionaries to share the gospel of jesus christ | $50K |
| Arthur United Methodist ChurchArthur, IL | Donation to support ministry of local church | $45K |
| AlahArthur, IL | Donation to provide grants for teachers | $15K |
| Ryan Chrissy SpurlockMount Zion, IL | Medical needs | $15K |
| Pawprint Ministries NfpDecatur, IL | Donation to support comfort dogs serving the local community | $10K |
| House of HopeMauldin, SC | Donation to support victims of human trafficking | $10K |
| Fit-2-ServeMattoon, IL | Donation to support operations of community garden | $10K |
| Sullivan Elementary SchoolSullivan, IL | Donation to support veterans day programs | $10K |
| Jersey Cusd 100Jerseyville, IL | Donation to assist with the purchase of high school band uniforms | $8,000 |
| FarmwayMorrison, IL | Donation to assist with the purchase of horse food | $7,500 |
| Sullivan Community Education FoundaSullivan, IL | Donation to support lifelong learning opportunities in the community and schools | $5,000 |
| Shelbyville Area Community FoundatiShelbyville, IL | Donation to support assistance for military ptsd | $5,000 |
| Sullivan Athletic BoostersSullivan, IL | Donation to support athletics at local schools | $5,000 |
| Arthur Fire DepartmentArthur, IL | Donation to support operations of local fire department | $5,000 |
| Living With PurposeUnionville, IN | Donation to support health & hygiene practices | $5,000 |
| Salem High SchoolSalem, IN | Donation to support high school bible club | $5,000 |
| Arthur Christian SchoolArthur, IL | Donation to support operations of private christian school | $5,000 |
| Eastern Illinois FCACharleston, IL | Donation to support club activities | $5,000 |
| Hope for Hearts FarmMorgantown, IN | Donation to support equine therapy program | $5,000 |
| Medical Missions MinistriesAlpharetta, GA | Donation to support medical missions | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food BankIndianapolis, IN | Donation to support operations of food bank | $5,000 |
| Douglas HartMattoon, IL | Donation to support camps & programs | $5,000 |
| Genesis Animal RescueMattoon, IL | Donation to support animal rescue operations | $5,000 |
| Fisher House FoundationRockville, MD | Donation to support housing | $5,000 |
| Coles County Animal ShelterCharleston, IL | Donation to support care and rehoming of abandoned, lost, and neglected animals | $3,500 |
| Moultrie-Douglas County Fair AssociArthur, IL | Donation to support entertainment for local county fair | $3,000 |
| Cooks Mills Firefighter AssociationHumboldt, IL | Donation to support operations of local firefighter association | $2,500 |
| Spikes K9 FundVirginia Beach, VA | Donation to support the purchase of kevlar police dog vests | $1,500 |
| Bradys K9 FundBradenton, FL | Donation to support the purchase of kevlar police dog vests | $1,500 |
By state: Illinois 22 · Indiana 4 · South Carolina 1 · Georgia 1 · Maryland 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Providence Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Humboldt, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Providence Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request explaining use and purpose of funds Deadlines: By december 15th of each year prior to the annual meeting.
How much does Providence Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 31 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Providence Foundation give?
Illinois (22 grants), Indiana (4 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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