Prairie Lands Foundation
Promotion of charitable community projects and development of educational programs, public spaces, and the conservation, preservation and beautification of urban and rural areas in the tri-county area of livingston, mclean and Ford counties in Illinois.
Prairie Lands Foundation at a glance
In short: Prairie Lands Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,820
- -49.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,820
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,820
- Total assets
- $6,216,623
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Prairie Lands Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Prairie Lands Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central Fairbury, IL | Donation for Operation | $17,820 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,216,623 | $622,975 | $495,275 | $17,820 | 1 | $132,519 |
| 2024 | $5,762,934 | $369,048 | $163,251 | $35,151 | 2 | $121,117 |
| 2023 | $5,494,683 | $240,326 | $220,835 | — | — | $100,558 |
| 2022 | $5,346,666 | $291,854 | $150,580 | $13,403 | 1 | $76,802 |
| 2021 | $5,334,408 | $156,113 | $157,550 | — | — | $90,771 |
| 2020 | $4,295,947 | $282,419 | $129,552 | — | — | $97,987 |
About Prairie Lands Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Prairie Lands Foundation is a public charity, based in Fairbury, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $133K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Prairie Lands Foundation is led by David Hammer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hammer
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alberta Kinate
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Kurtenbach
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Kinate
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Harms
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Trainor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mila Handler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Walter Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Henkel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dannielle Jackson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Handler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Duffy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dean Wessels (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Calvin Jackson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Paternoster (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lands Foundation
How much does Prairie Lands Foundation give each year?
Prairie Lands Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Prairie Lands Foundation?
Prairie Lands Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $623K.
Where does Prairie Lands Foundation operate?
Prairie Lands Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Prairie Lands Foundation's EIN?
Prairie Lands Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6018736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Prairie Lands 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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