Prairie Creek Partners Charitable
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, that files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with stated purposes including international relief, faith and spiritual activities, poverty alleviation, community revitalization, and local initiatives.
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable at a glance
In short: Prairie Creek Partners Charitable gave $995K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $994,676
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,086
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,099,360
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (12 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Prairie Creek Partners Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5500 Preston Rd Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 252-3250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Prairie Creek Partners Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Legacy Missions International ($100K). Together the top 10 received $625K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 204 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The other states with the largest reported shares were North Carolina (8%), Colorado (5%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Tennessee (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Prairie Creek Partners Charitable open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 31 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $879K (2021) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $995K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Legacy Missions International Irving, TX | International Human Rights | $100,240 |
| Ourcalling Inc Dallas, TX | Faith/Spiritual | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | International Relief | $75,000 |
| Advocates for Community Transformation (Act) Dallas, TX | Community Revitalization | $50,000 |
| Esperanza Ministries DBA CASA Del Lago Dallas, TX | Community/Local Initiatives | $50,000 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | International Relief | $50,000 |
| Exile International Nashville, TN | International Relief | $50,000 |
| For the Nations Refugee Outreach Garland, TX | Poverty Alleviation | $50,000 |
| Human Trafficking Institute Dallas, TX | International Relief | $50,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Dallas Dallas, TX | Poverty Alleviation | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,099,360 | $2,297,643 | $1,471,854 | $994,676 | 31 | $1,084,025 | $1,551,211 | $993,586 |
| 2023 | $16,536,397 | $863,294 | $1,345,114 | $1,001,100 | 35 | $1,073,741 | $552,484 | $1,024,907 |
| 2022 | $17,019,617 | $205,091 | $1,365,490 | $1,000,000 | 41 | $1,079,254 | $386,251 | $1,089,705 |
| 2021 | $18,201,674 | $1,788,245 | $1,344,812 | $879,200 | 51 | $962,374 | $1,372,724 | $1,163,525 |
| 2020 | $17,758,241 | $198,738 | $1,233,494 | $895,800 | 46 | — | $138,097 | $1,004,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prairie Creek Partners Charitable reported a distributable amount of $994K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as international relief and human rights, faith and spiritual life, poverty alleviation, and community initiatives. For example, Family Legacy Missions International describes its work as equipping orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia with resources and Christian education. OurCalling says it works with unsheltered neighbors to help people walk with Jesus and get off the streets. For the Nations Refugee Outreach describes providing education and family services to refugees in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and sharing the Christian gospel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $994,676. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,240, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $100,240 to Family Legacy Missions International, $100,000 to OurCalling Inc, and $75,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other grants of $50,000 went to Advocates for Community Transformation, Esperanza Ministries dba Casa del Lago, Hope International, Exile International, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Human Trafficking Institute, and Union Gospel Mission of Dallas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Reid Porter as president/director; Randall Engstrom as secretary/vice president/director; and Alan Engstrom, Alyson Engstrom, Robert Engstrom, and Ellen Porter as vice presidents/directors.
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable is led by Reid Porter, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reid Porter
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Engstrom
Vice President & Director
President & Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyson Engstrom
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Porter
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Engstrom
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Engstrom
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Creek Partners Charitable
How much does Prairie Creek Partners Charitable give each year?
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable gave $995K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 35 grants.
What is Prairie Creek Partners Charitable's typical grant size?
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,086, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Prairie Creek Partners Charitable that year got $19K on average.
Where does Prairie Creek Partners Charitable give grants?
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (8%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (14 grants).
Does Prairie Creek Partners Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Prairie Creek Partners Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Faith/Spiritual" (10 grants), "Healthcare/Wellness" (4 grants) and "International Relief" (4 grants).
Who are Prairie Creek Partners Charitable's largest grantees?
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Family Legacy Missions International ($100,240), Ourcalling Inc ($100,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Prairie Creek Partners Charitable?
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $994K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Prairie Creek Partners Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as international relief and human rights, faith and spiritual life, poverty alleviation, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Prairie Creek Partners Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Prairie Creek Partners Charitable's EIN?
Prairie Creek Partners Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0639084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Prairie Creek Partners Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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