The Providence Foundation
Historical FunderCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 20-3974511 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM A MISIAVEG SR |
|---|---|
| Address | 3826 WARRINGTON WAY, CHARLOTTE NC 28211 |
| Phone | 8643804673 |
| BILL.MISIAVEG@CHOLDINGS.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Corp | Charlotte, NC | To further charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Accessible Hope International | Wheaton, IL | To further charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Operation Airdrop | Louisville, TX | To further charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow | Charlotte, NC | To further charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Sacred Valley Project | Montclair, NJ | To further cahritable purpose | $13,500 |
| Hope Inc | Rock Hill, SC | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Foundation | Greenville, SC | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Water Mission | North Charleston, SC | To further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| First in Familes of Mecklenburg | Charlotte, NC | To further charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | To further charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | To further charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Favor Upstate | Greenville, SC | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Nourish Up | Charlotte, NC | To further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $283,520 | 14 |
| 2023 | $127,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3974511
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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