Providence Foundation
Providence Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan (EIN 38-6510130). Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Providence Foundation at a glance
In short: Providence Foundation gave $602K across 42 grants in 2020 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $601,815
- Grants made (2020)
- 42
- Average grant
- $14,329
- Median grant
- $14,650
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Providence Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. This is filing-era information, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3549 Vinewood Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616) 581-5325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Providence Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Willow Oak Assembly of God ($57K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 29% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 42 grants totaling $602K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Oak Assembly of God Mulberry, FL | Expand Religious Ministries | $57,265 |
| Bayview Wesleyan Traverse City, MI | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Calvary Assembly Aka Peoples Church Winter Haven, FL | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Charlotte Assembly of God Charlotte, MI | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Church on the Rock Plant City, FL | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Coldwater Church of the Nazarene Coldwater, MI | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Community Baptist Church Sebastian, FL | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Community Bible Church Brooksville, FL | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Crossroads Assembly of God East Lansing, MI | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
| Crestview Baptist Church Lakeland, FL | Expand Religious Ministries | $14,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $300,713 | $608,771 | $601,815 | 42 | $7,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Providence Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The listed 2020 grant purposes were to “expand religious ministries.”
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $601,815. Grants ranged from $500 to $57,265, with a median grant of $14,650. The largest listed grant was $57,265 to Willow Oak Assembly of God in Mulberry, Florida, for “expand religious ministries.” Other listed grants of $14,650 each included Bayview Wesleyan in Traverse City, Michigan; Calvary Assembly AKA Peoples Church in Winter Haven, Florida; and Church on the Rock in Plant City, Florida, each for the same stated purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Cynthia Schoenfeldt as president and director; Royce Shelton as secretary, treasurer, and second vice president; Wayne Albritton as third vice president and director; and Carole Davis as director.
Providence Foundation is led by Cynthia Schoenfeldt, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Cynthia Schoenfeldt
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Carole Davis
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Wayne Albritton
3rd Vice President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Royce Shelton
Secretary, Treasurer & 2nd V
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Providence Foundation
How much does Providence Foundation give each year?
Providence Foundation gave $602K across 42 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Providence Foundation's typical grant size?
Providence Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $14,650, and its average grant was $14,329, across 42 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Providence Foundation give grants?
Providence Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (10 grants), Plant City, FL (4 grants), Mulberry, FL (2 grants) and Winter Haven, FL (2 grants).
Does Providence Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Providence Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Expand Religious Ministries" (42 grants).
Who are Providence Foundation's largest grantees?
Providence Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Willow Oak Assembly of God ($57,265), First Assembly of God ($29,300 across 2 grants) and Bayview Wesleyan ($14,650), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Providence Foundation fund?
The listed 2020 grant purposes were to “expand religious ministries.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Providence Foundation?
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Providence Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Providence Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Providence Foundation's EIN?
Providence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6510130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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