The Prairie Foundation
Accepts applications
The Prairie Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$42.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $650,000 | 46 | $25.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 65 | $34.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 71 | $42.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sean McDaniel Grants Comm Chairman 6101 Holiday Hill Road, Midland, TX 79707-1631 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (432) 687-1777, seanm@forl.com |
| What to submit | Copies available from grants committee chairman |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | Midland, odessa, and laredo Texas and san francisco bay area |
What The Prairie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 52 | $846,000 |
| California | 18 | $634,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | *see above | $200,000 |
| The Squared Network | *see above | $120,000 |
| The Fields Edge | *see above | $102,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | *see above | $98,000 |
| Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue | *see above | $75,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | *see above | $50,000 |
| Monarch Justice Center | *see above | $50,000 |
| St Helena Montessori School | *see above | $50,000 |
| Napa Valley Wine Library | *see above | $45,000 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue | *see above | $35,000 |
| Providence Community Health Foundation | *see above | $30,000 |
| Sacred Heart Children's Home | *see above | $28,941 |
| Boy Scouts of America | *see above | $25,000 |
| Brannan Center | *see above | $25,000 |
| Cameo Cinema Foundation | *see above | $25,000 |
| Rianda House - Upper Valley | *see above | $25,000 |
| Laredo College Education Foundation | *see above | $24,000 |
| Smiles of Heaven | *see above | $22,059 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | *see above | $20,000 |
| Manor Park | *see above | $20,000 |
| Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center | *see above | $20,000 |
| Recording Library of West TX | *see above | $20,000 |
| Safe Place | *see above | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Midland | *see above | $20,000 |
| Christmas in Action | *see above | $16,000 |
| Casa de Amigos | *see above | $15,000 |
| First Tee - West Texas | *see above | $15,000 |
| Good Shepherd Fund | *see above | $15,000 |
| Land Trust of Napa County | *see above | $15,000 |
| Marc DBA Spectrum of Solutions | *see above | $15,000 |
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo | *see above | $15,000 |
| St Helena Farmer's Market | *see above | $15,000 |
| The Safe Alliance | *see above | $15,000 |
| Upvalley Family Centers | *see above | $15,000 |
| We Care Animal Rescue | *see above | $15,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | *to assist named recipient to carry out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | *see above | $10,000 |
| Bynum School | *see above | $10,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | *see above | $10,000 |
| Community Children's Clinic | *see above | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Dickson
- Lynda James
- Charles F Hedges Jr
- Sean McDaniel
Questions people ask
Does The Prairie Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does The Prairie Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Prairie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Dickson (Pres./Director), Lynda James (V.p./Director), Charles F Hedges Jr (Sec./Director) and Sean McDaniel (Treas./Director).
What does The Prairie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.