The Providence Foundation
Accepts applications
The Providence Foundation is a private foundation in Humboldt, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$280,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $276,800 the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,164 | 15 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $276,800 | 24 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $280,000 | 31 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Providence Foundation 6525 E County Road 1500 N, Humboldt, IL 61931 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 273-3200 |
| What to submit | Written request explaining use and purpose of funds |
| Deadlines | By december 15th of each year prior to the annual meeting |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Providence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $237,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Donation to support housing for missionaries to share the gospel of jesus christ | $50,000 |
| Arthur United Methodist Church | Donation to support ministry of local church | $45,000 |
| Alah | Donation to provide grants for teachers | $15,000 |
| Individual | Medical needs | $15,000 |
| Individual | Donation to support funeral honors for veterans | $12,500 |
| Pawprint Ministries NFP | Donation to support comfort dogs serving the local community | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | Donation to support victims of human trafficking | $10,000 |
| FIT-2-SERVE | Donation to support operations of community garden | $10,000 |
| Sullivan Elementary School | Donation to support veterans day programs | $10,000 |
| Jersey Cusd 100 | Donation to assist with the purchase of high school band uniforms | $8,000 |
| Farmway | Donation to assist with the purchase of horse food | $7,500 |
| Sullivan Community Education Founda | Donation to support lifelong learning opportunities in the community and schools | $5,000 |
| Shelbyville Area Community Foundati | Donation to support assistance for military ptsd | $5,000 |
| Sullivan Athletic Boosters | Donation to support athletics at local schools | $5,000 |
| Arthur Fire Department | Donation to support operations of local fire department | $5,000 |
| American Legion Post 479 | Donation to provide funeral honors for veterans | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation to support health & hygiene practices | $5,000 |
| Salem High School | Donation to support high school bible club | $5,000 |
| Arthur Christian School | Donation to support operations of private christian school | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation to support club activities | $5,000 |
| Hope for Hearts Farm | Donation to support equine therapy program | $5,000 |
| Medical Missions Ministries | Donation to support medical missions | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Donation to support operations of food bank | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation to support camps & programs | $5,000 |
| Genesis Animal Rescue | Donation to support animal rescue operations | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Donation to support housing | $5,000 |
| Coles County Animal Shelter | Donation to support care and rehoming of abandoned, lost, and neglected animals | $3,500 |
| Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Associ | Donation to support entertainment for local county fair | $3,000 |
| Cooks Mills Firefighter Association | Donation to support operations of local firefighter association | $2,500 |
| Spikes K9 Fund | Donation to support the purchase of kevlar police dog vests | $1,500 |
| Bradys K9 Fund | Donation to support the purchase of kevlar police dog vests | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy A Miller
- Monica B Miller
- Brittany Walters
Questions people ask
Does The Providence Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By december 15th of each year prior to the annual meeting.
How much does The Providence Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Providence Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy A Miller (President), Monica B Miller (Vice President) and Brittany Walters (Secretary).
What does The Providence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and education.