Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation
Accepts applications
Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation is a private foundation in Prairie Village, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $268,200 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$268,200
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,500 | 15 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 19 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $268,200 | 30 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steve Noll PO Box 8142, Prairie Village, KS 66208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 620-7704 |
| What to submit | No formal application required |
What Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $186,200 |
| Kansas | 10 | $49,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity School of Christianity | Renovation of fillmore | $50,000 |
| Truman Heartland Community Foundation | Operating fund and evan | $34,000 |
| Wild and Free Wildlife Rehab Program | General operating budget | $30,000 |
| Greater Kansas City CommunityFoundation | The haiti clinic | $22,000 |
| Northeast Kansas City Historical Society | Donation to support history | $20,000 |
| Save the KC Neon Inc | Restoration of signs | $10,700 |
| Clio Foundation of KC | Local history electronic | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lakeside Nature Center | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| KCPT - Kansas City PBS | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Prairie Village Municpal Foundation | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Unity Temple on the Plaza | Building renovation | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri Kansas City | General support of kcur | $5,000 |
| ACLU of Kansas | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Ferris (Joyce) Esophageal Cancer Foundat | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Giving the Basics Inc | Personal hygiene products | $5,000 |
| Haskell Indian University Foundation | Indigenous secondary | $5,000 |
| Operation Wildlife | General budget use | $5,000 |
| Pawsperity | General budget use | $5,000 |
| Pet Resource Center | General budget use | $5,000 |
| Shawnee Mision Educational Foundation | To be used for east fund | $5,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | General operating budget | $3,000 |
| Westport Historical Society | General operating budget | $3,000 |
| Asbury Methodist Church of Prairie Village | Food pantry and hygiene | $3,000 |
| Kansas Reflector | Online kansas news media | $3,000 |
| KKFI Community Radio | General budget use | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | At the discretion of the | $2,000 |
| Raytown Historical Society & Museum | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| The Farmer's House | General operating budget | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Noll
- Marianne Noll
- Courtney Noll
Questions people ask
Does Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation give?
$268,200 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steve Noll (President), Marianne Noll (Vice-President) and Courtney Noll (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.