The Providence Foundation
The Providence Foundation is a private foundation based in Humboldt, Illinois. Established in 2022, it supports organizations and individuals whose work reflects Christian-based values, with a primary focus on education, veteran support, and animal well-being.
The Providence Foundation at a glance
In short: The Providence Foundation gave $280K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,000
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,032
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,073,504
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (20 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Providence Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact the foundation with a written request explaining the use and purpose of the funds. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- By December 15 each year prior to the annual meeting, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- By December 15 each year prior to the annual meeting, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Providence Foundation
Mailing address: 6525 E County Road 1500 N, Humboldt, IL 61931
Phone: (217) 273-3200
Website: https://theprovidencefoundation22.com/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Providence Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phokos NFP ($50K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 70 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Humboldt, Illinois. In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 7% to Indiana, 4% to South Carolina, 2% to Georgia, and 2% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Providence Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 29 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2023) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phokos NFP Arcola, IL | Donation to support housing for missionaries to share the gospel of jesus christ | $50,000 |
| Arthur United Methodist Church Arthur, IL | Donation to Support Ministry of Local Church | $45,000 |
| Alah Arthur, IL | Donation to Provide Grants for Teachers | $15,000 |
| Ryan Chrissy Spurlock Mt Zion, IL | Medical Needs | $15,000 |
| Operation Honor Guard Danville, IL | Donation to Support Funeral Honors for Veterans | $12,500 |
| Pawprint Ministries NFP Decatur, IL | Donation to support comfort dogs serving the local community | $10,000 |
| House of Hope Mauldin, SC | Donation to Support Victims of Human Trafficking | $10,000 |
| Fit-2-Serve Mattoon, IL | Donation to Support Operations of Community Garden | $10,000 |
| Sullivan Elementary School Sullivan, IL | Donation to Support Veterans Day Programs | $10,000 |
| Jersey Cusd 100 Jerseyville, IL | Donation to assist with the purchase of high school band uniforms | $8,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,073,504 | $459,165 | $308,274 | $280,000 | 31 | $282,705 | $434,103 | $272,468 |
| 2024 | $4,922,613 | $320,687 | $308,465 | $276,800 | 24 | $283,322 | $294,858 | $265,379 |
| 2023 | $4,910,120 | $366,110 | $300,444 | $250,164 | 15 | $251,740 | $342,633 | $248,228 |
| 2022 | $4,841,139 | $4,841,139 | — | — | — | — | $921,711 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Providence Foundation reported a distributable amount of $272K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to carry forward principles of Christian love by supporting organizations and individuals that advocate for education, veteran support, and animals. Its website says its primary support is for non-political organizations focused on those areas while holding Christian-based values.
Examples of grantees’ work include Phokos NFP, which says it provides housing for missionaries sharing the Gospel; Pawprint Ministries NFP, which says it uses trained comfort dogs in healthcare facilities, schools, senior homes, and during crises; and Arthur Christian School, which says it supports children’s identity in Christ through discipleship, character development, and education. Other 2025 grants included support for veterans’ funeral honors, a community garden, and assistance with medical needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $280,000 through 31 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to Phokos NFP for housing for missionaries, $45,000 to Arthur United Methodist Church for its local ministry, and $15,000 to ALAH for teacher grants. Other grants included $12,500 to Operation Honor Guard for veterans’ funeral honors and $10,000 each to Pawprint Ministries NFP, House of Hope, and Fit-2-Serve.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy A. Miller as president, Monica B. Miller as vice president, and Brittany Walters as secretary.
The Providence Foundation is led by Timothy A. Miller, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy A. Miller
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Walters
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Monica B. Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $5K, to Brittany Walters (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Providence Foundation
How much does The Providence Foundation give each year?
The Providence Foundation gave $280K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $277K across 24 grants.
What is The Providence Foundation's typical grant size?
The Providence Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,032, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Providence Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Providence Foundation give grants?
The Providence Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arthur, IL (6 grants), Sullivan, IL (3 grants), Mattoon, IL (3 grants) and Charleston, IL (2 grants).
Does The Providence Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Providence Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Providence Foundation's largest grantees?
The Providence Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Phokos NFP ($50,000), Arthur United Methodist Church ($45,000) and Alah ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Providence Foundation?
The Providence Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Providence Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to carry forward principles of Christian love by supporting organizations and individuals that advocate for education, veteran support, and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Providence Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to contact the foundation with a written request explaining the use and purpose of the funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Providence Foundation's EIN?
The Providence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0535709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Providence Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-providence-foundation-morg_36306dc06512423184b17ab0677d1767
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