Provision
At a glance
This funder does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation chooses the organisations it funds itself.
Key takeaways
- The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and works by invitation only, so a cold application is not the way in; look for an introduction before writing.
- Its filings record a varied set of recipients, including churches and Christian ministries, fatherhood and emergency-assistance services, and international development work, so your work fits best if it matches one of those purposes.
- Most of its grants fall between $5,000 and $50,000, with a median of $20,000 and half of its 42 grants at $20,000 or less, so a request near the lower end of that band is a sensible size; the largest grant was $85,000, so that band is typical rather than a ceiling.
- Being new to the foundation is no bar, but 98% of its grant dollars in the latest filing went to organisations it had also funded in earlier filings, so the process is relationship-led.
- The filings show most recorded grant dollars in Washington, with grants also in Texas and South Carolina, but no geographic focus is stated, so this describes past giving rather than a limit on who may apply.
Overview
Provision is a US private foundation based in Gig Harbor, WA.
What they fund
Profile based on the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) only: no website or other web source for the foundation was found. Every statement is checked against the filings. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
PROVISION’s recorded grants reach a varied set of charitable organisations. They include international development work, including projects for agricultural development and Christian school services; churches and Christian ministries; fatherhood, benevolent and emergency-assistance services; and organisations working in rescue and recovery. Other recorded purposes include support for a museum, theological and psychological education, research, and building projects. Some awards are described as general or operating support, while others back particular programmes. Most recorded grant dollars went to Washington, with grants also reaching organisations in other states. The available filing information records these past recipients and purposes but does not set out a broader funding remit or criteria for organisations to apply.
Geographic Focus
No geographic focus is stated; the filings show grants mainly in Washington, Texas and South Carolina.
How to apply
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 98% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 42 grants to organisations were $20,000 or less.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.
Grant dollars by state
2 other states: 2%
- The largest single recipient received 21% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to organisations Provision had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
- 23% of grant dollars went to intermediaries that regrant to other organisations.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 9 grants in tax year 2024 by size
Median $20,000 (tax year 2024)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Argos International · Development work in central america$78,5002024 tax year
- Youth with a Mission · Development of gaa services to chrisitan schools in various nations$35,0002024 tax year
- Harborview Fellowship Church · Hf youth mission to tennessee$25,0002024 tax year
- City Central Church · Building project$25,0002024 tax year
- Northwest Network Foundation · Benevolent fund$20,0002024 tax year
- Dads—Divine Alternatives for Dads Services · Dads fatherhood program$5,0002024 tax year
- Museum of Glass · General operations$5,0002024 tax year
- Seattle School of Theology and Psychology · General operations$5,0002024 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- Carol Lichtenberg — Secretary
- Nick Russell — Director
- Chi-Dooh Li — Director
- Marsha Russell — Director
- Eric Russell — Executive Director
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $1,922,016 | $383,624 | $35,236,112 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $2,296,754 | $377,000 | $35,531,976 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $2,033,454 | $203,500 | $35,223,376 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
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Applying to Provision?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- Gig Harbor, WA