Prairie Christian Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 37-1406038
Foundation Overview
Based in Roanoke, IL, Prairie Christian Foundation has awarded 139 grants totaling $346,200 to organizations in Florida, Illinois and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $30,500, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
24 of 38 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
71% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Peoria (24%), Roanoke (24%), Streator (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 70% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (93%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Prairie Christian Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifesong | $15,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Roanoke Ac Home | $10,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Trail Life 356 | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Hospital Luminere | $5,000 | Eureka, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Nazerene Missions | $5,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Roanoke Cemetery Ac | $4,500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Summit Point Church | $4,000 | East Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Streator Ymca | $2,500 | Streator, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Roanoke Park | $2,500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Harvest Call | $2,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Linn Mennonite | $1,900 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $1,750 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Wd Boyce Boy Scouts | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For St. Jude Efforts | 2023 |
| Streator Unlimited | $1,000 | Streator, IL, US | Support Forthe Community | 2023 |
| Dream Center | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Ac Sr High Boys Camp | $1,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Peoria Christian | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Ad Jr High Girls | $500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Lifesong | $15,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Roanoke Ac Home | $10,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Trail Life 356 | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Hospital Luminere | $5,000 | Eureka, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Nazerene Missions | $5,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Roanoke Cemetery Ac | $4,500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Summit Point Church | $4,000 | East Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Streator Ymca | $2,500 | Streator, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Roanoke Park | $2,500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Harvest Call | $2,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Linn Mennonite | $1,900 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $1,750 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Wd Boyce Boy Scouts | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For St. Jude Efforts | 2023 |
| Streator Unlimited | $1,000 | Streator, IL, US | Support Forthe Community | 2023 |
| Dream Center | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Ac Sr High Boys Camp | $1,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Peoria Christian | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Ad Jr High Girls | $500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2023 |
| Harvest Call | $1,200 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $2,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Roanoke Ac Church | $5,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For St. Jude Efforts | 2022 |
| Peoria Christian | $1,500 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Mfb Africa | $700 | Normal, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Morton Ac Mission | $1,000 | Morton, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Streator Unlimited | $1,000 | Streator, IL, US | Support Forthe Community | 2022 |
| Isu Ac Youth Group | $500 | Normal, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Co Trail Foundation | $500 | Golden, CO, US | Support For The Communtiy | 2022 |
| Southside Christian Academy | $4,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Stoller Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Harvest Call | $1,200 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $2,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Roanoke Ac Church | $5,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For St. Jude Efforts | 2022 |
| Peoria Christian | $1,500 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Mfb Africa | $700 | Normal, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Morton Ac Mission | $1,000 | Morton, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Streator Unlimited | $1,000 | Streator, IL, US | Support Forthe Community | 2022 |
| Isu Ac Youth Group | $500 | Normal, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Co Trail Foundation | $500 | Golden, CO, US | Support For The Communtiy | 2022 |
| Southside Christian Academy | $4,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Stoller Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Harvest Call | $1,200 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $2,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Roanoke Ac Church | $5,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For St. Jude Efforts | 2022 |
| Peoria Christian | $1,500 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Mfb Africa | $700 | Normal, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Morton Ac Mission | $1,000 | Morton, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Streator Unlimited | $1,000 | Streator, IL, US | Support Forthe Community | 2022 |
| Isu Ac Youth Group | $500 | Normal, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Co Trail Foundation | $500 | Golden, CO, US | Support For The Communtiy | 2022 |
| Southside Christian Academy | $4,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Stoller Foundation | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | $1,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2022 |
| Harvest Call | $7,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $2,500 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| Roanoke Ac Church | $1,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For St. Jude Efforts | 2021 |
| Wd Boyce Council | $4,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| Hospital Luminere | $5,000 | Eureka, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| Pheasants Forever | $200 | St Paul, MN, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| Catalyst Ministry | $500 | Bloomington, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| Prairie Choirsters | $500 | Racine, WI, US | Support For The Community | 2021 |
| Ashes To Glory Foundation | $1,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Berean Prison Ministry | $1,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Climbers For Christ | $500 | Bend, OR, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Colorado Trail Foundation | $500 | Golden, CO, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Cure Jm | $1,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Dream Center Peoria | $1,250 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Harvest Call | $650 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Illinois State University | $500 | Normal, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Justin Shide | $500 | Sheldon, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Ksr | $5,000 | Flanagan, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Life Points | $1,000 | Morton, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Lifesong For Orphans | $25,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Linn Mennonite School | $1,800 | Roanoke, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Marquette Academy | $200 | Ottawa, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $6,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Prairie Christian School | $1,000 | Racine, WI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Roanoke Ac Church | $30,500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Roanoke Ac Nursing Home | $7,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Roanoke Park District | $500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Roanoke-benson Jr High School | $500 | Benson, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Spread Truth | $2,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support For St. Jude Efforts | 2020 |
| Streator Unlimited | $500 | Streator, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Streator Ymca | $2,000 | Streator, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Team 224 | $1,000 | Goodfield, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Wenona Boy Scout | $1,500 | Irving, TX, US | Support For The Community | 2020 |
| Ac World Relief | $1,000 | Goodfield, IL, US | Support For World Relief Efforts | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts | $100 | Irving, TX, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Casa Vida Esperanza | $2,000 | Nogales, AZ, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Child Evangalism Fellowship | $100 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Support For Kids | 2017 |
| Cope Foundation | $500 | Roslyn, NY, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Crop Walk Mcc | $500 | Elkhart, IN, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Flanagan Rehab | $300 | Flanagan, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Haitian Missions | $13,200 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Icc Jr Rodeo | $100 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Jr High Boys Camp | $1,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Lasalle Co Cattleman | $100 | Paw Paw, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Marquette Academy | $200 | Ottawa, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Midwest Food Bank | $500 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Ac Church Of Morton - Sunday School | $500 | Morton, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| North Fork Fire Department | $200 | Buffalo Creek, CO, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Riverview Cemetery | $2,000 | Streator, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Roanoke Ac Charity Fund | $2,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Roanoke Ac Nursing Home | $3,000 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Elderly | 2017 |
| Roanoke Park District | $3,500 | Roanoke, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Solid Rock Climb For Christ | $500 | Bend, OR, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| St Jude | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Support St. Jude Efforts | 2017 |
| Streator Unlimited | $500 | Streator, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Streator Ymca | $2,500 | Streator, IL, US | Support The Community | 2017 |
| Team 224 Gateway | $1,500 | Goodfield, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Peoria, IL, US | Support For The Needy | 2017 |
| Wildlife Prairie | $300 | Hanna City, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
| Terry Murphy Benefit Fund | $1,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Support For The Community | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Prairie Christian Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 37-1406038 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1973 COUNTY ROAD 1400 N Roanoke, IL 61561-7680 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Prairie Christian Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Edward J Sauder |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Bonnie J Sauder |
| Director | Zachary J Sauder |
| Director | Tyler J Sauder |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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