Provision Ministry Inc
Provision Ministry Inc is a public charity based in Westborough, Massachusetts. It equips nonprofit organizations with resources, including food and essential goods, and connects corporate, foundation, church, and individual supporters with community needs.
Provision Ministry Inc at a glance
In short: Provision Ministry Inc gave $39.3M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $1.5M), top state Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,294,312
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,455,345
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $540,269
- Total assets
- $2,028,839
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Provision Ministry Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Thomas Newton Drive, Westborough, MA 01581
Phone: (508) 439-2238
Website: https://provisionministry.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Provision Ministry Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midwest Food Bank ($11.2M). Together the top 10 received $34.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 164 (20%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (29%), Massachusetts (26%), Washington (22%), New York (18%), and Connecticut (4%). Provision’s website describes nonprofit partners across New England, New York, the Midwest, and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Provision Ministry Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 27 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $783K (2019) to $46.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $39.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Food Bank Normal, IL | — | $11,206,280 |
| World Vision Inc Federal Way, WA | — | $8,838,087 |
| True North Community Church Serve All NY Port Jefferson Station, NY | — | $3,203,355 |
| Liams Foundation International Inc Bronx, NY | — | $2,490,093 |
| Project Just Because Inc Holliston, MA | — | $1,813,168 |
| Saint John Xxiii Parish Corp West Haven, CT | — | $1,658,548 |
| Springfield Rescue Mission Inc Springfield, MA | — | $1,545,043 |
| Compassion Coalition Inc Utica, NY | — | $1,236,531 |
| Walpole Community Food Pantry Walpole, MA | — | $1,235,807 |
| Yes We Care Worcester, MA | — | $1,161,993 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,028,839 | $40,182,153 | $40,089,379 | $39,294,312 | 27 | $45,484 |
| 2024 | $1,914,108 | $47,809,580 | $47,115,872 | $46,479,116 | 39 | $45,608 |
| 2023 | $1,224,609 | $41,006,031 | $40,817,715 | $39,440,450 | 37 | $30,147 |
| 2022 | $1,041,670 | $18,681,206 | $18,482,121 | $18,187,986 | 28 | — |
| 2021 | $833,220 | $12,247,682 | $11,788,076 | $11,335,208 | 33 | — |
| 2020 | $372,382 | $5,346,648 | $5,072,794 | $4,768,411 | 24 | — |
| 2019 | $108,329 | $1,016,255 | $936,074 | $783,479 | 15 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Provision Ministry’s stated mission is to equip nonprofits with resources to maximize their impact and to engage corporations, foundations, churches, and individuals in understanding community needs and participating in community development.
Its website describes a model of identifying needed goods, connecting donors with local charities, and providing goods to nonprofit partners. The organization says it distributes food, clothing, footwear, hygiene products, and Care Packs. Its 2025 filing describes sponsored pack-build events and the sourcing and distribution of donated goods based on nonprofit organizations’ needs.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Project Just Because says it assists families by distributing items including clothing, food, school supplies, and household goods. Walpole Community Food Pantry says it provides food and other necessities to eligible residents. Springfield Rescue Mission describes its work as meeting the physical and spiritual needs of people who are hungry, homeless, addicted, or poor. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Provision reported 27 grants totaling $39,294,312. Grant amounts ranged from $5,876 to $11,206,280, with a median of $540,269.
Among the largest reported grants were $11,206,280 to Midwest Food Bank, $8,838,087 to World Vision Inc, $3,203,355 to True North Community Church, $2,490,093 to Liams Foundation International Inc, and $1,813,168 to Project Just Because Inc. World Vision describes its work as humanitarian assistance and community development; Project Just Because describes providing families with clothing, food, school and household items, and other assistance.
Provision’s website describes ways organizations can donate goods, food, or funds and sponsor Care Packs. No application process or applicant materials are specified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas J Slicklen as president; Laurie Casagrande as secretary; and Brian Burns, Jay Chung, David Crabbe, and Carol Slicklen as board members.
Provision Ministry Inc is led by Thomas J. Slicklen, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas J. Slicklen
President
President → President & Treasurer, 2020
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$65K (2019) → $115K (2025)
Laurie Casagrande
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Carol Slicklen
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Chung
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Burns
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Crabbe
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sarah Day (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: David Bennett (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Kiel (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $115K, to Thomas J Slicklen (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Provision Ministry Inc
How much does Provision Ministry Inc give each year?
Provision Ministry Inc gave $39.3M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $46.5M across 39 grants.
What is Provision Ministry Inc's typical grant size?
Provision Ministry Inc's median grant in 2025 was $540,269, and its average grant was $1,455,345, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Provision Ministry Inc give grants?
Provision Ministry Inc's top state is Illinois, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Washington (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (4 grants), Springfield, MA (2 grants), Lowell, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Who are Provision Ministry Inc's largest grantees?
Provision Ministry Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Midwest Food Bank ($11,206,280), World Vision Inc ($8,838,087) and True North Community Church Serve All NY ($3,203,355), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Provision Ministry Inc?
Provision Ministry Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $40.2M.
What does Provision Ministry Inc fund?
Provision Ministry’s stated mission is to equip nonprofits with resources to maximize their impact and to engage corporations, foundations, churches, and individuals in understanding community needs and participating in community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Provision Ministry Inc?
Provision Ministry Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check provisionministry.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Provision Ministry Inc's EIN?
Provision Ministry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5481524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
Live grants for the work Provision Ministry Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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