The Providence Foundation
Historical FunderHumboldt, Illinois · EIN 92-0535709 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 6525 E COUNTY ROAD 1500 N, HUMBOLDT IL 61931 |
| Phone | 2172733200 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST EXPLAINING USE AND PURPOSE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | BY DECEMBER 15TH OF EACH YEAR PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
29% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur United Methodist Church | Arthur, IL | Donation to support ministry of local church | $45,000 |
| Pawprint Ministries NFP | Decatur, IL | Donation to support comfort dogs serving the local community | $10,000 |
| Sullivan Elementary School | Sullivan, IL | Donation to support veterans day programs | $10,000 |
| Sullivan Community Education Founda | Sullivan, IL | Donation to support lifelong learning opportunities in the community and schools | $5,000 |
| Shelbyville Area Community Foundati | Shelbyville, IL | Donation to support assistance for military ptsd | $5,000 |
| Arthur Fire Department | Arthur, IL | Donation to support operations of local fire department | $5,000 |
| American Legion Post 479 | Arthur, IL | Donation to provide funeral honors for veterans | $5,000 |
| Salem High School | Salem, IN | Donation to support high school bible club | $5,000 |
| Arthur Christian School | Arthur, IL | Donation to support operations of private christian school | $5,000 |
| Medical Missions Ministries | Alpharetta, GA | Donation to support medical missions | $5,000 |
| Genesis Animal Rescue | Mattoon, IL | Donation to support animal rescue operations | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Donation to support housing | $5,000 |
| Coles County Animal Shelter | Charleston, IL | Donation to support care and rehoming of abandoned, lost, and neglected animals | $3,500 |
| Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Associ | Arthur, IL | Donation to support entertainment for local county fair | $3,000 |
| Cooks Mills Firefighter Association | Humboldt, IL | Donation to support operations of local firefighter association | $2,500 |
| Spikes K9 Fund | Virginia Beach, VA | Donation to support the purchase of kevlar police dog vests | $1,500 |
| Bradys K9 Fund | Bradenton, FL | Donation to support the purchase of kevlar police dog vests | $1,500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($158,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $276,800 | 24 |
| 2023 | $250,164 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103087
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0535709
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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