The Provence Foundation
The Provence Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $150K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Provence Foundation at a glance
In short: The Provence Foundation gave $7K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $816.667), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,350
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $817
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $150,099
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Provence Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Church ($2K). Together the top 9 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Provence Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $10K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $2,250 |
| Junior League of GRVL Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Poinsett Club FD Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Charity Ball Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $750 |
| St Francis FD Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Alzheimers Assn Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| St Andrew's Heritage FD Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Kind of the Upstate Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $250 |
| J L Mann HS Spirit Week Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,099 | $2,292 | $9,210 | $7,350 | 9 | $7,350 | $1,082 |
| 2024 | $141,864 | $6,030 | $5,609 | $5,250 | 6 | $5,250 | $479 |
| 2023 | $122,383 | $2,728 | $6,838 | $6,500 | 5 | $6,500 | $3,075 |
| 2022 | $73,406 | $11,521 | $10,584 | $10,200 | 4 | $10,200 | $1,663 |
| 2021 | $72,469 | $5,263 | $2,398 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $3,111 |
| 2020 | $69,604 | $9,051 | $5,909 | $5,150 | 3 | — | $8,292 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Provence Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Hall Provence III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H. Hall Provence IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Provence Foundation
How much does The Provence Foundation give each year?
The Provence Foundation gave $7K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 6 grants.
What is The Provence Foundation's typical grant size?
The Provence Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $817, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Provence Foundation give grants?
The Provence Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (8 grants).
Does The Provence Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Provence Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Provence Foundation's largest grantees?
The Provence Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christ Church ($2,250), Junior League of GRVL ($2,000) and Poinsett Club FD ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Provence Foundation?
The Provence Foundation reported $150K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is The Provence Foundation?
The Provence Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. It holds $150K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Provence Foundation's EIN?
The Provence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1012469. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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