Prairiecare Fund
Accepts applications
Prairiecare Fund is a private foundation in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $240,922 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $8,160 and the largest $29,520. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$240,922
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$8,160
- Largest grant$29,520
- Assets$188,327
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was down from $294,736 the year before.
91% of its 2024 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 | $294,736 | 25 | $316,879 |
| 2024 | $240,922 | 23 | $188,327 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rhoda Beaird 5500 94th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (763) 762-8881, fund@prairiecarefund.org |
| What to submit | Contact fund for more information. |
| Deadlines | There is no deadline. |
| Restrictions | Awards will be limited to need and funds available by foundation at discretion of the board. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Prairiecare Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 23 | $240,922 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isd 622 | 2024 mental health grant | $29,520 |
| Becker Primary School | 2024 mental health grant | $23,800 |
| Farmington Area Schools | 2024 mental health grant | $21,000 |
| Cornerstone Montessori Elementary S | 2024 mental health grant | $19,666 |
| Bloomington Public Schools | 2024 mnetal health grant | $16,922 |
| Garden City Elementary School | 2024 mental health grant | $10,107 |
| Becker Middle High School | 2024 mental health grant | $10,000 |
| Hinckley Finlayson School District | 2024 mental health grant | $10,000 |
| Isd 2905 Tri-City United | 2024 mental health grant | $10,000 |
| Loring Nicollet Alternative High SC | 2024 mental health grant | $10,000 |
| Houston High School | 2024 mental health grant | $8,429 |
| Prairie Wind Middle School | 2024 mental health grant | $8,160 |
| Delano Elementary School | 2024 mental health grant | $7,618 |
| Annunciation Catholic Church | 2024 mental health grant | $7,500 |
| Eccs Community Ed | 2024 mental health grant | $7,200 |
| Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High | 2024 mental health grant | $7,000 |
| Twin Cities Academy | Various | $6,000 |
| White Bear Lake Area High School | 2024 mental health grant | $5,500 |
| Patrick Henry High School | 2024 mental health grant | $5,000 |
| Shattuck-St Mary's School | 2024 mental health grant | $5,000 |
| St Peter Luthuran School | 2024 mental health grant | $5,000 |
| Layola Catholic School | 2024 mental health grant | $4,000 |
| Nativity Our Lord | 2024 mental health grant | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Fritz
- Heidi Northrup
- Bryan Aitkens
- Rhoda Beaird
- Quinn Handahl
- Erica Larson
- Tom Lehman
- Brian Murray
- Maureen Pryor
- Mike Stark
- Todd Archbold Lswmba
- Randy Drager
- John Ryan
- Kelli Larson
- Michael Moody
Questions people ask
Does Prairiecare Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no deadline..
How much does Prairiecare Fund give?
$240,922 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $8,160.
Who runs Prairiecare Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann Fritz (President), Heidi Northrup (Board Member), Bryan Aitkens (Executive Co) and Rhoda Beaird (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Prairiecare Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.