The Prairie Foundation
Historical FunderMidland, Texas · EIN 75-6012458 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded71
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$42.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $22,059.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SEAN MCDANIEL GRANTS COMM CHAIRMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 6101 HOLIDAY HILL ROAD, MIDLAND TX 797071631 |
| Phone | 4326871777 |
| SEANM@FORL.COM | |
| Form and materials | COPIES AVAILABLE FROM GRANTS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | MIDLAND, ODESSA, AND LAREDO TEXAS AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena Hospital Foundation | St Helena, CA | *See above | $200,000 |
| The Squared Network | Boston, MA | *See above | $120,000 |
| The Fields Edge | Midland, TX | *See above | $102,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Odessa, TX | *See above | $98,000 |
| Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue | Pebble Beach, CA | *See above | $75,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | Kerrville, TX | *See above | $50,000 |
| Monarch Justice Center | Napa, CA | *See above | $50,000 |
| St Helena Montessori School | St Helena, CA | *See above | $50,000 |
| Napa Valley Wine Library | St Helena, CA | *See above | $45,000 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue | St Helena, CA | *See above | $35,000 |
| Providence Community Health Foundation | Napa, CA | *See above | $30,000 |
| Sacred Heart Children's Home | Laredo, TX | *See above | $28,941 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Midland, TX | *See above | $25,000 |
| Brannan Center | Midland, TX | *See above | $25,000 |
| Cameo Cinema Foundation | St Helena, CA | *See above | $25,000 |
| Rianda House - Upper Valley | St Helena, CA | *See above | $25,000 |
| Laredo College Education Foundation | Laredo, TX | *See above | $24,000 |
| Smiles of Heaven | Laredo, TX | *See above | $22,059 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | Midland, TX | *See above | $20,000 |
| Manor Park | Midland, TX | *See above | $20,000 |
| Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center | Midland, TX | *See above | $20,000 |
| Recording Library of West Tx | Midland, TX | *See above | $20,000 |
| Safe Place | Midland, TX | *See above | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Midland | Midland, TX | *See above | $20,000 |
| Christmas in Action | Midland, TX | *See above | $16,000 |
| Casa de Amigos | Midland, TX | *See above | $15,000 |
| First Tee - West Texas | Midland, TX | *See above | $15,000 |
| Good Shepherd Fund | Midland, TX | *See above | $15,000 |
| Land Trust of Napa County | Napa, CA | *See above | $15,000 |
| Marc Dba Spectrum of Solutions | Midland, TX | *See above | $15,000 |
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo | Laredo, TX | *See above | $15,000 |
| St Helena Farmer's Market | St Helena, CA | *See above | $15,000 |
| The Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | *See above | $15,000 |
| Upvalley Family Centers | St Helena, CA | *See above | $15,000 |
| We Care Animal Rescue | St Helena, CA | *See above | $15,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | Austin, TX | *To assist named recipient to carry out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Bynum School | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry | San Antonio, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Community Children's Clinic | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Gifts of Hope | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center | Seguin, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Lifeworks Austin | Austin, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | San Antonio, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Midland Co Public Library Fdn | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis and Children't Advocacy Center | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Ole Health Foundation | Napa, CA | *See above | $10,000 |
| Our Town St Helena | St Helena, CA | *See above | $10,000 |
| Sibley Environmental Learning Center | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m International Univ | Laredo, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech Health Science Center | Lubbock, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Three Eleven Ministries | Midland, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Wellmed Charitable Foundation | San Antonio, TX | *See above | $10,000 |
| Sight Savers America | St Helena, CA | *See above | $9,000 |
| Midland Community Theatre Inc | Midland, TX | *See above | $7,500 |
| Within Reach Wtx | Midland, TX | *See above | $5,000 |
| Austin Voices for Education | Austin, TX | *See above | $5,000 |
| Carmel Bach Festival Inc | Carmel, CA | *See above | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,600,000 | 71 |
| 2024 | $1,350,000 | 65 |
| 2023 | $650,000 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6012458
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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