Providence Health Care Foundation
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Providence Health Care Foundation at a glance
In short: Providence Health Care Foundation gave $467K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $467K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $467,479
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $467,479
- Median grant
- $467,479
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Providence Health Care Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Providence Health & Services - Washington ($467K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $467K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Health & Services - Washington Renton, WA | Operating and Capital Expenditures | $467,479 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $985,970 | $584,284 | $467,479 | 1 | $177,187 |
About Providence Health Care Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Providence Health Care Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $467K. Net investment income was $177K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Providence Health Care Foundation is led by Dale Merten, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dale Merten
President
New on the 2020 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Common
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Caserta MD
Director & Corporate Member Representative
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Westley
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zeke Alexander
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Polite MD
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Stanley
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mercy Mvundura
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Brennan
Chief Philanthropy Officer
New on the 2020 filing
15 hrs/week
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 Health Care Foundation
How much does Providence Health Care Foundation give each year?
Providence Health Care Foundation gave $467K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Providence Health Care Foundation?
Providence Health Care Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Olympia, WA.
Where does Providence Health Care Foundation operate?
Providence Health Care Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Providence Health Care Foundation's EIN?
Providence Health Care Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1433382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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