The Provident Community Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-3784324
Foundation Overview
Based in Amesbury, MA, The Provident Community Charitable has awarded 163 grants totaling $1,637,665 to organizations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $65,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 29 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
50% of grants are awarded in New Hampshire, with additional funding distributed across 3 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New Hampshire, funding concentrates in Manchester (44%), Portsmouth (41%), Concord (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 78% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Provident Community Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Amesbury High School Athletic Hall Of Fame | $2,540 | Amesbury, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | $20,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lower Merrimack Valley | $15,000 | Salisbury, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester | $20,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Casa Of Nh | $1,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| City Of Amesbury | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Amesbury Youth Summer Program | 2023 |
| Community Service Of Newburyport Inc | $2,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cross Roads House | $25,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | $2,500 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gather (Aka Seacoast Family Food Pantry) | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Girls Inc | $7,500 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Granite United Way | $65,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hope On Haven Hill | $10,000 | Rochester, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| I Got Bridged | $2,500 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ice Dance International | $2,500 | Kittery, ME, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Moore Center Services Inc | $12,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Film Festival (Aka Nh Film Expo) | $15,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New Hampshire Legal Assistance | $10,000 | Concord, NH, US | New Hampshire Campaign For Legal Services | 2023 |
| Newburyport Adult & Community Education | $2,500 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Nourishing The North Shore | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Opportunity Works | $2,500 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Our Place | $2,500 | Dover, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Port City Makerspace | $2,500 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Southeast New Hampshire Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Southern District Ymca-camp Lincoln Inc | $2,500 | Exeter, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Music Hall | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Pettengill House | $20,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Greater Newburyport | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Amesbury Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation | $20,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Healthcare - Seabrook | 2022 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lower Merrimack Valley | $15,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester | $17,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Ltmi Camp Scholarships | 2022 |
| City Of Amesbury | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Summer Camp For Ltmi Children | 2022 |
| Cross Roads House | $15,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | $12,525 | Manchester, NH, US | Veterans Count | 2022 |
| Families In Transition | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gather (aka Seacoast Family Food Pantry) | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | F/b/o Plates For Change | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $7,500 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Granite State Children's Alliance | $10,000 | Bedford, NH, US | Relief For Children And Victims Of Abuse | 2022 |
| Granite United Way | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ice Dance International | $2,500 | Kittery, ME, US | Educational Programs And Skating Instructions | 2022 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Youth Empowerment Services | 2022 |
| John Ashford Link House Inc | $10,000 | Salisbury, MA, US | Donation For The Children And Teen Center | 2022 |
| Moore Center Services Inc | $12,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of New Art (mona) Portsmouth | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Educational Services For Lmi Students | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Community Loan Fund | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Film Festival (aka Nh Film Expo) | $9,375 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Northern Essex Community College | $1,600 | Haverhill, MA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Opportunity Works | $2,500 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Our Neighbors' Table | $50,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Port City Makerspace | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Prescott Park Art Festival | $7,500 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Service Corps Of Retired Executives Association (score) | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Score Merrimack Valley Nh | 2022 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Among Friends Meals Program | 2022 |
| The Music Hall | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | 22-23 Season Sponsorship | 2022 |
| The Pettengill House | $20,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Mission Possible Donation | 2022 |
| Turning Point | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Building Projects | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Greater Newburyport | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Nourishing The North Shore | 2022 |
| Amesbury Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation | $20,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Healthcare - Seabrook | 2022 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lower Merrimack Valley | $15,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester | $17,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Ltmi Camp Scholarships | 2022 |
| City Of Amesbury | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Summer Camp For Ltmi Children | 2022 |
| Cross Roads House | $15,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | $12,525 | Manchester, NH, US | Veterans Count | 2022 |
| Families In Transition | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gather (Aka Seacoast Family Food Pantry) | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | F/b/o Plates For Change | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $7,500 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Granite State Children's Alliance | $10,000 | Bedford, NH, US | Relief For Children And Victims Of Abuse | 2022 |
| Granite United Way | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ice Dance International | $2,500 | Kittery, ME, US | Educational Programs And Skating Instructions | 2022 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Youth Empowerment Services | 2022 |
| John Ashford Link House Inc | $10,000 | Salisbury, MA, US | Donation For The Children And Teen Center | 2022 |
| Moore Center Services Inc | $12,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of New Art (Mona) Portsmouth | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Educational Services For Lmi Students | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Community Loan Fund | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Film Festival (Aka Nh Film Expo) | $9,375 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Northern Essex Community College | $1,600 | Haverhill, MA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Opportunity Works | $2,500 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Our Neighbors' Table | $50,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Port City Makerspace | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Prescott Park Art Festival | $7,500 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Service Corps Of Retired Executives Association (Score) | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Score Merrimack Valley Nh | 2022 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Among Friends Meals Program | 2022 |
| The Music Hall | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | 22-23 Season Sponsorship | 2022 |
| The Pettengill House | $20,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Mission Possible Donation | 2022 |
| Turning Point | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Building Projects | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Greater Newburyport | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Nourishing The North Shore | 2022 |
| Amesbury Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Enhance Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation | $20,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Healthcare - Seabrook | 2022 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lower Merrimack Valley | $15,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester | $17,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Ltmi Camp Scholarships | 2022 |
| City Of Amesbury | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Summer Camp For Ltmi Children | 2022 |
| Cross Roads House | $15,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | $12,525 | Manchester, NH, US | Veterans Count | 2022 |
| Families In Transition | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gather (Aka Seacoast Family Food Pantry) | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | F/b/o Plates For Change | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $7,500 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Granite State Children's Alliance | $10,000 | Bedford, NH, US | Relief For Children And Victims Of Abuse | 2022 |
| Granite United Way | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ice Dance International | $2,500 | Kittery, ME, US | Educational Programs And Skating Instructions | 2022 |
| Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Youth Empowerment Services | 2022 |
| John Ashford Link House Inc | $10,000 | Salisbury, MA, US | Donation For The Children And Teen Center | 2022 |
| Moore Center Services Inc | $12,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Museum Of New Art (Mona) Portsmouth | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Educational Services For Lmi Students | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Community Loan Fund | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| New Hampshire Film Festival (Aka Nh Film Expo) | $9,375 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Northern Essex Community College | $1,600 | Haverhill, MA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Opportunity Works | $2,500 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Our Neighbors' Table | $50,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Port City Makerspace | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Prescott Park Art Festival | $7,500 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Service Corps Of Retired Executives Association (Score) | $5,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Score Merrimack Valley Nh | 2022 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Among Friends Meals Program | 2022 |
| The Music Hall | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | 22-23 Season Sponsorship | 2022 |
| The Pettengill House | $20,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Mission Possible Donation | 2022 |
| Turning Point | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Building Projects | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Greater Newburyport | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Nourishing The North Shore | 2022 |
| Amesbury Carriage Museum | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Education Opportunities | 2021 |
| Amesbury Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Financial Challenges Due To Covid-19 Pandemic | 2021 |
| Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation | $20,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Capital Projects | 2021 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Lower Merrimack Valley | $15,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Scholarsips For Low-moderate Children | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | More Kids, Brighter Futures Campaign | 2021 |
| City Of Amesbury | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Amesbury Youth Recreation | 2021 |
| Cross Roads House | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | $15,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Veterans Count, Child Development Center & Adult Day Care | 2021 |
| Families In Transition | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Support For Manchester's Most Vulnerable Community Members | 2021 |
| Girls Inc | $6,500 | Manchester, NH, US | Support Low To Moderate Income Girls In Manchester | 2021 |
| Granite United Way | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | Youth Enrichment Partnership | 2021 |
| Ice Dance International | $2,500 | Kittery, ME, US | Get Out & Skate | 2021 |
| Link House Inc | $5,000 | Salisbury, MA, US | Wellness Sponsor | 2021 |
| Moore Center | $12,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of New Art | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Develop Educational Programs | 2021 |
| National Collaborative For Digital Equity | $2,500 | Weare, NH, US | Bank On Nh And Operation Lemonade Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Neighborworks Southern New Hampshire | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | 2nd Phase Of West Side Renew | 2021 |
| Opportunity Works | $2,500 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Our Neighbors' Table | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Donation For Grocery Program | 2021 |
| Port City Makerspace | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Score Merrimack Valley Nh | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Music Hall | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | 21-22 Season Sponsorship | 2021 |
| The Pettengill House | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | General And Basic Needs Support | 2021 |
| Waypoint | $5,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ywca Of Greater Newburyport | $5,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Nourishing The North Shore | 2021 |
| Amesbury Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Financial Challenges Due To Covid-19 Pandemic | 2020 |
| Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation | $20,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | Capital Projects | 2020 |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | $10,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester | $50,000 | Manchester, NH, US | More Kids, Brighter Futures Campaign | 2020 |
| Coastal Connections | $5,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Day Programs | 2020 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | $3,125 | Manchester, NH, US | Veterans Count Initiative | 2020 |
| Gather | $10,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Manufacturing Extension Partnership Of New Hampshire | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | 17th Annual Governor's Summit | 2020 |
| Our Neighbors' Table | $1,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Donation For Grocery Program | 2020 |
| Palace Theatre Trust | $10,000 | Manchester, NH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge Trust | $500 | Needham, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Seacoast Repertory Theatre | $15,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Pettengill House | $10,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | General And Basic Needs Support | 2020 |
| Tough Warrior Princess | $1,000 | Amesbury, MA, US | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | 2020 |
| University Of Massachusetts - Amherst | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-3784324 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5 MARKET ST Amesbury, MA 01913-2408 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Provident Community Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Anne Lapointe |
|---|---|
| President | Carol L Houle |
| Vice President (Start Mar 2023) | Joseph Kenney |
| Treasurer | Leanne Corning |
| Secretary (End Aug 2023) | Kimberly Scholtz |
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