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Prairie Foundation is a private corporation based in MIDLAND, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is Lynda James. It holds total assets of $35M. Annual income is reported at $10.9M. Total assets have grown from $8.5M in 2011 to $26.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and California. According to available records, Prairie Foundation has made 146 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $375K in 2020 to $910K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 63 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and California and Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Prairie Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 146 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, WA.
Prairie Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 146 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K.
The application deadline is No deadlines. Midland, Odessa, and Laredo Texas and San Francisco Bay Area.
Prairie Foundation is headquartered in MIDLAND, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Dickson | Pres./Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sean Mcdaniel | Treas./Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles F Hedges Jr | Sec./Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynda James | V.P./Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$761K
Total Assets
$26.5M
Fair Market Value
$25.7M
Net Worth
$26.5M
Grants Paid
$650K
Contributions
$12M
Net Investment Income
$653K
Distribution Amount
$803K
Total: $15.7M
Total Grants
146
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
63
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Place*See Above | Midland, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Midland Rape Crisis Cntr*See Above | Midland, TX | $55K | 2022 |
| St Helena Montessori School*See Above | St Helena, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Napa Valley Wine Library*See Above | St Helena, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue*See Above | St Helena, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Res*See Above | Pebble Beach, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Rianda House - Upper Valley*See Above | St Helena, CA | $23K | 2022 |
| Daphne Art Foundation*See Above | Laredo, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Children'S Home*See Above | Laredo, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Mercy Ministries Of Laredo*See Above | Laredo, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Border Olympics Inc*See Above | Laredo, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation*See Above | Laredo, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation*See Above | Midland, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Senior Life Midland*See Above | Midland, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Our Town St Helena*See Above | St Helena, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Basin Dream Center For Orphans*See Above | Midland, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America*See Above | Midland, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Christmas In Action*See Above | Midland, TX | $6K | 2022 |
| Midland Community Theatre*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Bynum School*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Midland Children'S Rehab Centr*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Recording Library Of West Tx*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Midland*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Four Winds Westward Ho Camp*See Above | Deer Harbor, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Sibley Environmental Learning Cente*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Buckner Children And Family Service*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Kdfc Classical Public Radio Network*See Above | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Midland Inc*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The Fields Edge*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Hillcrest School*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Manor Park*See Above | Midland, TX | $5K | 2022 |