Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu
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Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu at a glance
In short: Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,665
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,665
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,665
- Total assets
- $336,008
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Congregational UCC ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $28K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational UCC Moorhead, MN | MDA Urban Agri | $27,665 |
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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 | $336,008 | $618,165 | $643,601 | $27,665 | 1 | $682 |
| 2024 | $356,079 | $661,472 | $484,053 | $24,980 | 1 | $2,222 |
| 2023 | $192,214 | $233,348 | $234,719 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $191,687 | $302,532 | $126,444 | $4,145 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu
Based on IRS filings
Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Moorhead, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $336K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $682.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu is led by Verna Kragnes, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Verna Kragnes
Executive Director
Secretary → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
36 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $66K (2025)
Brandon Baity
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Hall
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
36 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $43K (2025)
Carlos Mariani Rosa
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lemoine Lapointe
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Nelson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Cecilia Amadou (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Dipayan Sarkar (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Arenda (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bridget Jones (2022) — Director
- Former: Rachel Schneider (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Steffen Schneider (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Verna Kragnes (Exec Directo). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu
How much does Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu give each year?
Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu?
Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu reported $336K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $618K.
What is Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu?
Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Moorhead, MN. It holds $336K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu operate?
Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu's EIN?
Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Research Innovation and Edu's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3677307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
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