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Private foundation · Roanoke, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Prairie Christian Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $2,000
Typical grant
$2,000 to $2,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $2,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 26 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$98K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$98K$2,0001
2024$85K$1,5001
2023$66K$1,0001

How to apply

Contact
Edward j sauder · roanoke · 3099233081
What to send
Applications-submit in writing & describe how funds would be used.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Edward J SauderPresident & treasurer
  • Bonnie J SauderSecretary
  • Zachary J SauderVice president

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Support for st. jude efforts

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Prairie Christian Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St JudeMemphis, Shelby CountySupport for st. Jude efforts$2,000

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