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Provision International Inc

EIN 20-0158282 · Billings, MT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVISION INTERNATIONAL, A WORLD-WIDE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY OF OUTREACH, STRIVES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE EARTH'S LESS FORTUNATE AND DOWNTRODDEN POPULACE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO NETWORKING RESOURCES TO SERVE PEOPLE IN AREAS OF GREAT NEED.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$894,546
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
1
Volunteers
125

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $18,398 spent. SHIPPING:WE SHIPPED FOOD, SHOES, CLOTHES, TOYS, WORK GLOVES, BACKPACKS/BAGS, BEDDING, AND OTHER HOME GOODS AT A RECORD PACE IN 2024 TO OUR PEOPLE ON THE GROUND IN SANTA ANA.
  2. $345,756 spent. MISSIONSEL SALVADOR:WE SHIPPED FOOD, SHOES, CLOTHES, TOYS, WORK GLOVES, BACKPACKS/BAGS, BEDDING, AND OTHER HOME GOODS AT A RECORD PACE IN 2024 TO OUR PEOPLE ON THE GROUND IN SANTA ANA. WE WERE ABLE TO HELP THOUSANDS WITH GOODS FROM THE UNITED STATES. WE BUILT AND ESTABLISHED A WAREHOUSE THERE TO HELP STREAMLINE DONATIONS TO THE POOR. SIXTY PLUS PASTORS COME WEEKLY TO THE WAREHOUSE AND PICK UP FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS TO HELP THEIR AREAS OF THE COUNTRY. WE ALSO BROUGHT TEAMS FROM THE U.S. TO BUILD HOUSES, MINISTER IN PRISONS, DISTRIBUTE ITEMS, CARE FOR THE DISABLED, ORGANIZE CHURCH OUTREACH, AND WHATEVER ELSE WE CAN DO TO BE A BLESSING TO EL SALVADOR. THE GANG REHABILITATION CENTER CONTINUES TO SERVE YOUNG MEN WHO HAVE TURNED THEIR LIVES AROUND AND WE MAKE IT A POINT TO ALWAYS VISIT THEM WHEN WE ARE IN THE COUNTRY. UGANDA:WE CONSTRUCTED MANY WATER WELLS THROUGHOUT UGANDA THIS YEAR. EVERY WELL SERVICES TWO TO THREE VILLAGES WITH ANYWHERE FROM 1,000 TO 3,000 PEOPLE. WE BOUGHT BEAN AND MAZE SEED FOR FAMILIES TO TEACH THEM HOW TO PLANT AND HARVEST FOOD AND FUTURE SEED FOR SELF-SUSTAINING LIVING. THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW WE HAVE DONE THIS, AND IT HAS BEEN A HUGE SUCCESS. WE ALSO BOUGHT LIVESTOCK FOR SOME OF THE PRISONS AND MINISTRIES TO HELP THEM ESTABLISH SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING. SLOVAKIA:WE CONTINUE TO WORK ALONGSIDE THE ROMA MINISTRY IN SABINOV, SLOVAKIA. BUILDING HOUSES FOR THE ROMA CONTINUES TO BE A MAJOR PART OF WHAT WE DO THERE. PLANTING CHURCHES AMONGST THE ROMA IS A MAJOR FOCUS FOR US. WE HELPED PURCHASE A COUPLE OF BUILDINGS IN 2024 TO ESTABLISH SOME NEW MINISTRIES. WE HELP SUPPORT SEVERAL FEEDING PROGRAMS FOR ROMA FAMILIES IN THE EASTERN PART OF SLOVAKIA.PERU, PANAMA, HAITI, GUATEMALA, AND COSTA RICA:WE HELP FEED THE POOR IN ALL THESE COUNTRIES BY PROVIDING FOOD (BEANS) TO OUR PARTNERS ON THE GROUND WHO IN TURN DISTRIBUTE TO THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. PROVIDING NECESSITIES SUCH AS SHOES, CLOTHES, BLANKETS, HOME GOODS, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES IS A WAY FOR US TO HELP BE A BLESSING TO MANY. HELPED A MISSIONS HOSPITAL SUPPLY ALL THEIR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY NEEDS.
  3. $335,370 spent. MISSIONS-DOMESTIC:ON THE CROW RESERVATION, WE ARE PROVIDING FOOD AND WATER TO FOOD PANTRIES AND OTHER MINISTRIES TO BLESS THE NATIVE AMERICANS IN OUR AREA. THROUGH OUR RELATIONSHIPS WE ARE SUPPLYING WINTER BOOTS AND CLOTHES AS NEEDED. SERVING THE ELDERLY PEOPLE IN OUR AREA WITH MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, HOME PROJECTS, FOOD, WATER, AND VEHICLE NEEDS CONTINUES TO BE A WAY OUR VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE LOCALLY. WE HELP AT YOUTH BIBLE CAMP WITH FOOD, MINISTRY, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO DO MISSIONS WORK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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