The Providence Foundation
Accepts applications
The Providence Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$181,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $283,520 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,000 | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $283,520 | 14 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $181,000 | 13 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William A Misiaveg Sr 3826 Warrington Way, Charlotte, NC 28211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 380-4673, bill.misiaveg@choldings.com |
| What to submit | The providence foundation accepts recommendations each year from proje espwa. Proje espswa uses yearly forms and applications, conducts interviews, and consults with teachers and staff prior to making recommendations to the foundation. Each recommendation is evaluated by the board. |
| Deadlines | Students are evaluated on a continuous basis. |
| Restrictions | In order to be considered, students must be enrolled in project espwa located in les cayes, haiti. Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to read and write the english language, meet the criteria to obtain a united states visa, and be preapproved and accepted by a community college, university, or other accredited education or training institution. A seven member selection committee evaluates the candiates based on interviews with the candidate, director evaluations of character and attitude, results of each condidate's toefl examination, results of national examinations, and any other scholarships available to students. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $85,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $13,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Corp | To further charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Accessible Hope International | To further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Operation Airdrop | To further charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow | To further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Sacred Valley Project | To further cahritable purpose | $13,500 |
| Hope Inc | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Foundation | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Water Mission | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| First in Familes of Mecklenburg | To further charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Food for the Poor | To further charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To further charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Favor Upstate | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nourish Up | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Misiaveg Sr
- William A Misiaveg Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Providence Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Students are evaluated on a continuous basis..
How much does The Providence Foundation give?
$181,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Providence Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William A Misiaveg Sr (President) and William A Misiaveg Jr (Director).