The Commons of Providence
As an affiliate of commonspirit health, we make the healing presence of god known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.
The Commons of Providence at a glance
In short: The Commons of Providence gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,492
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,492
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,492
- Total assets
- $10,468,926
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Commons of Providence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149 (2022) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Maumee, OH | Program Support | $26,492 |
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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 | $10,468,926 | $6,980,361 | $7,034,871 | $26,492 | 1 | $130,738 |
| 2024 | $10,502,741 | $6,694,790 | $6,902,452 | $15,582 | 1 | $77,858 |
| 2023 | $10,776,184 | $5,824,244 | $6,612,369 | $6,361 | 1 | $47,186 |
| 2022 | $11,289,858 | $6,277,418 | $6,883,778 | $149 | Total only | $113,036 |
| 2021 | $16,868,086 | $6,231,673 | $6,259,180 | $2,917 | Total only | $148,337 |
| 2020 | $16,643,668 | $6,365,940 | $5,621,485 | $700 | Total only | $-86,494 |
| 2019 | $16,157,503 | $6,241,607 | $5,411,707 | $750 | Total only | $26,011 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Commons of Providence
Based on IRS filings
The Commons of Providence is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $131K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Commons of Providence is led by Prentice Lipsey, Chairman, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Prentice Lipsey
Chairman, President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terika Richardson
Director & Sevp Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Iffland
Treasurer & Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Melfi Esq.
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Rehmer
Secretary - Vice President of Operations
Secretary & Vice President of Operations → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary - Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seantell Amison
Administrator
Administrator in Training → Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Niehaus
Secretary & Vice President of Business Integration
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Marvin O'Quinn (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: John Ingles (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Aaron Webb (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Rick G Ryan (2019–2021) — Former President & CEO of Chi Living
- Former: Wendy Dolyk (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Edgett III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Royster (2021) — Administrator
- Former: Dean Swindle CPA (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Staci Lehmkuhl (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Nicholas Barto (2019) — Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Commons of Providence
How much does The Commons of Providence give each year?
The Commons of Providence gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is The Commons of Providence?
The Commons of Providence reported $10.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What is The Commons of Providence?
The Commons of Providence is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Commons of Providence operate?
The Commons of Providence has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Commons of Providence's EIN?
The Commons of Providence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1826097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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