Providence Systems Foundation
Providence Systems Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $427 in total assets. In 2023, it made $25 in qualifying distributions.
Providence Systems Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $427
- -5.5% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $25
- Expenses (2023)
- $25
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Providence Systems Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Providence Systems Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reset Ministries Newport, KY | Donation for House Build | $50,000 |
| Unstoppable Freedom Alliance Fort Collins, CO | General Program Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $427 | — | $25 | — | — | $25 | $22 |
| 2022 | $452 | — | — | — | — | — | $22 |
| 2021 | $452 | $73,000 | $75,100 | $75,000 | 2 | $75,100 | $1,820 |
| 2020 | $2,552 | $2,500 | $110 | — | — | — | $43 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Providence Systems Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Providence Systems Foundation is led by Brian Buffini, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brian Buffini
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Polzin
Treasurer & CFO
CFO → Treasurer & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Buffini
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael N. Taylor (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Systems Foundation
How large is Providence Systems Foundation?
Providence Systems Foundation reported $427 in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Providence Systems Foundation operate?
Providence Systems Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Kentucky.
What is Providence Systems Foundation's EIN?
Providence Systems Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1170790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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