Provident Benevolent Foundation
Overview
Mission
To provide financial assistance to organizations that provide educational, medical, and fundamental human services to individuals.
Annual application deadlines
January 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
North Carolina
Tennessee
Geographic limitations
The foundation primarily supports organizations located in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Please note that the general geographical area of eastern North Carolina, beginning in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill vicinity, will not be considered.
Types of support
The foundation provides program, general operating, and capital campaign support.
Financial summary
Fiscal Year ended: 6/30
Average grant size: $5,000 - $15,000
Grant Guidelines
The Provident Benevolent Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations that provide educational, medical services, and human and social services to individuals. Preference may be given to organizations serving North Carolina and Tennessee.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be received by January 1.
Limitations
- Grants from the Foundation are made anonymously. No publicity or public announcements regarding a grant from the Foundation may be made without the prior written approval from the Foundation.
- No grants will be awarded to individuals.
- The foundation primarily supports organizations located in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.
Average giving
Average number of grants per year: 80
Average grant size $5,000 - $15,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be received by January 1st to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in April or May.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by June for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Foundation was originally established in 1989 as the Providence Charitable Foundation. However, in 1991 its name was changed to the Provident Benevolent Foundation, Inc.
Mission
To provide financial assistance to organizations that provide educational, medical, and fundamental human services to individuals.
Annual application deadlines
January 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
States served
North Carolina
Tennessee
Geographic limitations
The foundation primarily supports organizations located in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Please note that the general geographical area of eastern North Carolina, beginning in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill vicinity, will not be considered.
Types of support
The foundation provides program, general operating, and capital campaign support.
Financial summary
Fiscal Year ended: 6/30
Average grant size: $5,000 - $15,000
The Provident Benevolent Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations that provide educational, medical services, and human and social services to individuals. Preference may be given to organizations serving North Carolina and Tennessee.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be received by January 1.
Limitations
- Grants from the Foundation are made anonymously. No publicity or public announcements regarding a grant from the Foundation may be made without the prior written approval from the Foundation.
- No grants will be awarded to individuals.
- The foundation primarily supports organizations located in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.
Average giving
Average number of grants per year: 80
Average grant size $5,000 - $15,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be received by January 1st to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in April or May.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by June for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Foundation was originally established in 1989 as the Providence Charitable Foundation. However, in 1991 its name was changed to the Provident Benevolent Foundation, Inc.
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