Provident Health Foundation
Provident Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Marinette, Wisconsin, serving residents of Marinette County, Wisconsin, and Menominee County, Michigan. It supports efforts to improve community health and well-being and ensure access to affordable, quality acute hospital care.
Key facts about Provident Health Foundation
In short: Provident Health Foundation gave $635K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 83-4140310
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $634,672
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- Average grant
- $12,952
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2025)
- Total assets
- $12,953,093
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation uses a multipart application through an online portal. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The 2026 spring grant cycle runs February 4–March 16.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$635K
+12.5% YoY
Grant Count
49
-10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+26.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Provident Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $616K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Provident Health Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s purpose is to improve and sustain the health and well-being of people in Marinette and Menominee Counties and ensure their access to affordable, quality acute hospital care. Its stated focus areas are childhood obesity, mental health, substance abuse, and healthcare access. Its approach emphasizes prevention, particularly programs for children, teens, and families, as well as institutional systems and social determinants of health.
Grantees include schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. For example, Crivitz Area Food Pantry says its mission is to provide food to low-income individuals and families through pantry distribution and local school and elderly programs. Feeding America West Michigan says it gathers and distributes food to relieve hunger and increase food security in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. River Cities Community Pool says it promotes recreational swimming and related activities through operation of a public pool in Marinette County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $563,980. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $155,953, with a median grant of $4,500. Examples include $155,953 to Healthy Youth Coalition for youth substance-use prevention programming; $81,240 to Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area to establish a behavioral health navigator program in its emergency department; $25,000 to NorthLakes Community Clinic for a school-based dental program; and $20,000 to Marinette School District for a school nurse position.
Review Cycle
The 2026 spring grant cycle runs February 4–March 16.
Ready to take the next step with Provident Health Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Marinette County, Wisconsin, and Menominee County, Michigan. In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 46% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $564K (2024) to $4.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $635K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area ($267K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $560K.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 201 (96%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee ISD Menominee, MI | Grant for youth substance use prevention programming (healthy youth coalition) | $158,115 |
| Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area Marinette, WI | Grant to Support Access to Care | $150,720 |
| Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area Marinette, WI | Grant to establish and expand the behavioral health navigator program | $115,640 |
| St Joseph's Conference Marinette Marinette, WI | Grant to support the back 2 school - backpack program | $24,700 |
| Marinette County Public Health Marinette, WI | Grant to Support the Tri-City Event Series | $15,000 |
| Northlakes Community Clinic Iron River, WI | Grant to Support a School-Based Dental Program | $15,000 |
| Northlakes Community Clinic Iron River, WI | Grant to Expand a School-Based Behavioral Health Program | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Green Bay Marinette, WI | Grant to establish a peer support specialist family navigator for youth mental health concerns | $12,500 |
| St Vincent De Paul Marinette Marinette, WI | Grant to Support the JCI Backpack Program | $12,250 |
| St John Paul II Catholic Academy Menominee, MI | Grant to Establish a Kid's Running Program | $11,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,263,976 | $850,490 | $812,200 | $563,980 | 55 |
| 2023 | $11,585,684 | $330,514 | $3,223,310 | $3,007,929 | 38 |
| 2022 | $13,300,903 | $201,367 | $4,225,871 | $4,008,854 | 34 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,953,093 | $12,263,976 | $11,585,684 |
| Revenue | $493,085 | $850,490 | $330,514 |
| Expenses | $898,200 | $812,200 | $3,223,310 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $819,380 | $729,794 | $3,157,235 |
| Net Investment Income | $421,349 | $760,711 | $283,178 |
| Distributable Amount | $616,090 | $613,189 | $585,583 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Edward Harding as chairperson and director; Marc Jamo as vice chair and director; Greta Hodge as treasurer and director; and Kim Brooks as secretary and director. It also listed Charlie Cappaert, Dan Cook (director through February 2024), Wendy Dzurick, Jim Koronkiewicz, Deb Kroll, and Darrel Lancour as directors.
Provident Health Foundation is led by John Hofer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Hofer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $55K (2025)
Edward Harding
Chairperson & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Kroll
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greta Hodge
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Short
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Koronkiewicz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Brooks
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Jamo
Vice Chair & Director
Secretary & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Mullins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Rastall
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Cappaert
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Dzurick
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dan Cook (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Darrel Lancour (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Terri Derusha (2020–2021) — Vice Chair & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $55K, to John Hofer (Executive Director).
Contact
Application contact: John W Hofer
Mailing address: PO Box 891, Marinette, WI 54143
Phone: (715) 330-4500
Email: contact@providenthealth.org
Website: https://providenthealth.org
Frequently asked questions about Provident Health Foundation
How much does Provident Health Foundation give each year?
Provident Health Foundation gave $635K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $564K across 55 grants.
What is Provident Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Provident Health Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $12,952, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Provident Health Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Provident Health Foundation give grants?
Provident Health Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marinette, WI (19 grants), Menominee, MI (14 grants), Crivitz, WI (3 grants) and Stephenson, MI (3 grants).
Does Provident Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Provident Health Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Event Sponsorship" (4 grants), "Grant to Support Mobile Food Pantries in Menominee County" (3 grants) and "Donation at Community Leadership Academy Event" (3 grants).
Who are Provident Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Provident Health Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aurora Medical Center-Bay Area ($267,356 across 3 grants), Menominee ISD ($158,365 across 2 grants) and Northlakes Community Clinic ($30,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Provident Health Foundation?
Provident Health Foundation reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $819K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $616K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Provident Health Foundation fund?
The foundation’s purpose is to improve and sustain the health and well-being of people in Marinette and Menominee Counties and ensure their access to affordable, quality acute hospital care. Its stated focus areas are childhood obesity, mental health, substance abuse, and healthcare access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Provident Health Foundation?
The foundation uses a multipart application through an online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Provident Health Foundation's EIN?
Provident Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4140310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Here's the math on researching Provident Health Foundation by hand.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Provident Health Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation
Menomonee Falls, WI
The Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working in health and wellness, hunger, and youth education, with most recent giving in Wisconsin and additional grants in Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, and Florida. Its current program offers grants of up to $5,000; 2025 awards ranged from $586 to $15,152, with a $3,000 median. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$269K
Grants
23
Total Given
$91K
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Brighton, MI
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund supports innovative, evidence-based projects that improve health and reduce healthcare costs, especially for children and older adults, through programs including healthy aging, children’s health, capacity building, and behavioral health. It funds work taking place in Michigan; its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to about $2.5 million, with a median of $150,000.
Assets
$589.1M
Grants
148
Total Given
$36.0M
AbbVie Foundation
North Chicago, IL
The AbbVie Foundation funds health equity, access to care, cancer care, and community-led health solutions through partnerships and local programs, supporting communities worldwide. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $15 million, with a median of $25,000. It says it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; a separate Health Equity Accelerator is listed as encouraging applications, but its application details are not specified.
Assets
$265.6M
Grants
65
Total Given
$47.1M
Me Davenport Fund
Grand Rapids, MI
The fund primarily supports Davenport University’s endowment, scholarships, programs, and capital projects, while also funding education and community needs such as food security and family services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $435,000, with a median of $20,000; giving is concentrated in Michigan, with some support in Massachusetts. It accepts requests, due annually by June 30; no specific application format is required, but requests must include the organization and purpose, a budget, and a schedule of financial support.
Assets
$20.7M
Grants
13
Total Given
$919K
Leonard Family Charitable Foundation
Arlington HTS, IL
Assets
—
Grants
5
Total Given
$2K
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing
Appleton, WI
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$939.7M
Grants
2,565
Total Given
$84.6M
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
Madison, WI
Assets
$28.5M
Grants
929
Total Given
$2.4M
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation funds nonprofits working on regional needs such as education, housing, basic needs, health, arts and culture, and small business, with an emphasis on racial equity. Most 2024 grants were relatively modest (median $27,778), though amounts ranged from $5,017 to $4.56 million; its competitive cycles serve organizations in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties. It accepts applications through competitive grant cycles held three times a year.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
838
Total Given
$66.8M
Give Back Foundation
Madison, WI
Give Back Foundation distributes donor-designated contributions through workplace giving and other giving platforms to selected 501(c)(3) charities, rather than setting its own cause areas. In 2025, grants had a median of $9,066, with recipient organizations concentrated in Virginia, California, and Washington, D.C.; it does not accept unsolicited requests or work directly with charities.
Assets
$31.3M
Grants
639
Total Given
$40.1M
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
Milwaukee, WI
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County funds local human services and community programs focused on housing stability, digital access, employment, teen mental wellness, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $2 million, with a median of about $34,000, and most funding went to Wisconsin, especially its four-county region. It requires a Letter of Intent before a full application; the listed 2026–27 Letter of Intent deadline has passed.
Assets
$50.8M
Grants
639
Total Given
$42.7M
Green Bay Packers Foundation
Green Bay, WI
The Green Bay Packers Foundation funds Wisconsin charities working in areas such as families, athletics, children’s safety and education, animal welfare, and other focus areas that vary by year. Its 2026 announcement describes typical awards of $3,000–$8,000, though some grants are larger; it accepts online applications during its stated cycle, February 2–April 1, 2026.
Assets
—
Grants
530
Total Given
$3.6M
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc
Appleton, WI
The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region funds public charities and public entities across areas including arts and culture, education, health, human services, community improvement, and the environment, with many grants focused on the Fox Valley. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,073 to $5,841,877, with a median of $24,900; some funds accept applications through the grant portal, while others are donor-directed or invitation-only.
Assets
$536.6M
Grants
448
Total Given
$32.4M
More Funders in Wisconsin
Provident Health Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?