Prairie Christian Foundation
Prairie Christian Foundation is a private foundation based in Roanoke, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 27 grants totaling $98,180 to organizations in Illinois and several other states.
Prairie Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: Prairie Christian Foundation gave $98K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,180
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,636
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $351,805
- -13.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Prairie Christian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applications must be submitted in writing and describe how funds would be used. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward J Sauder
Mailing address: 1973 County Road 1400 North, Roanoke, IL 61561-9801
Phone: (309) 923-3081
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Prairie Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifesong ($35K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois recipients received 74% of grant dollars. Recipients in Arizona received 10%, Indiana 7%, Colorado 6%, and Tennessee 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Prairie Christian Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 381% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 505% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $98K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifesong Gridley, IL | Support for the Community | $35,000 |
| House of Joy Kayenta, AZ | Support for the Community | $9,500 |
| Roanoke Ac Church Roanoke, IL | Support for the Community | $7,000 |
| Roanoke Benson Lifewise Roanoke, IL | Support for the Community | $5,000 |
| International Student Colorado Springs, CO | Support for the Community | $5,000 |
| Global Ministry Indianapolis, IN | Support for the Community | $5,000 |
| Hospital Luminere Eureka, IL | Support for the Community | $5,000 |
| Roanoke Ac Home Roanoke, IL | Support for the Community | $3,500 |
| Team 224 Goodfield, IL | Support for the Community | $3,000 |
| Roanoke Park Roanoke, IL | Support for the Community | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $351,805 | $239,426 | $101,680 | $98,180 | 27 | $99,732 | $14,582 | $19,740 |
| 2024 | $407,264 | $21,809 | $88,852 | $85,300 | 26 | $87,005 | $20,235 | $22,094 |
| 2023 | $464,485 | $20,476 | $68,134 | $65,650 | 19 | $66,869 | $19,190 | $24,174 |
| 2022 | $510,643 | $3,216 | $23,068 | $20,400 | 13 | $21,739 | $1,887 | $24,696 |
| 2021 | $531,174 | $65 | $24,279 | $21,700 | 9 | $22,954 | — | $26,729 |
| 2020 | $555,388 | $127,109 | $95,922 | $93,400 | 26 | — | $3,434 | $23,422 |
| 2019 | $524,201 | $112,614 | $15,046 | $13,225 | 13 | — | $9,382 | $20,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prairie Christian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, community organizations, and ministries. One recipient, Lifesong Inc., describes its own mission as promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ through orphan care, support and education for children, service to Christian adoptive families, and Christian foster care initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $98,180. Grants ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants included $35,000 to Lifesong in Gridley, Illinois; $9,500 to House of Joy in Kayenta, Arizona; and $7,000 to Roanoke AC Church in Roanoke, Illinois. Other $5,000 grants went to Roanoke Benson LifeWise, International Student, Global Ministry, and Hospital Luminere.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward J. Sauder as president and treasurer, Bonnie J. Sauder as secretary, and Zachary J. Sauder as vice president.
Prairie Christian Foundation is led by Edward J. Sauder, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward J. Sauder
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie J. Sauder
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary J. Sauder
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tyler J. Sauder (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Christian Foundation
How much does Prairie Christian Foundation give each year?
Prairie Christian Foundation gave $98K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 26 grants.
What is Prairie Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
Prairie Christian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,636, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Prairie Christian Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Prairie Christian Foundation give grants?
Prairie Christian Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (10%) and Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke, IL (8 grants) and Peoria, IL (3 grants).
Does Prairie Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Prairie Christian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for the Community" (24 grants).
Who are Prairie Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
Prairie Christian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lifesong ($35,000), House of Joy ($9,500) and Roanoke Ac Church ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Prairie Christian Foundation?
Prairie Christian Foundation reported $352K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Prairie Christian Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, community organizations, and ministries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Prairie Christian Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Prairie Christian Foundation's EIN?
Prairie Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1406038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Prairie Christian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Prairie Christian Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Prairie Christian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/prairie-christian-foundation-morg_e7337cdd6e3541938c5b2a5a05bafc11
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