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Prairiefire Foundation is a private corporation based in GRAYSLAKE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Stuart Feen. It holds total assets of $4K. Annual income is reported at $28K. Total assets have grown from $3K in 2011 to $4K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New Mexico. According to available records, Prairiefire Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $82K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $12K in 2021 to $22K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $27K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $12K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New Mexico and Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$9K
Based on 7 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.
Prairiefire Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, PA, MA.
Prairiefire Foundation has distributed a total of $82K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $12K.
Prairiefire Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Prairiefire Foundation is headquartered in GRAYSLAKE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart H Feen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol S Sonnenschein | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aaron D Feen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$82K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Folk Art AllianceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $7K | 2024 |
| Searchlight New MexicoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2024 |
| New Energy EconomyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2024 |
| New Mexico FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2024 |
| Cvnm Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $3K | 2024 |
| New Mexico Wilderness AllianceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $3K | 2024 |
| New Mexico Environmental Law CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2022 |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Glenolden, PA | $1K | 2021 |
| IfamGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2021 |
| Orion MagazineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Great Barrington, MA | $1K | 2021 |