Priddy Family Foundation
The Priddy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2024, it gave $4,352,000 to seven organizations, including institutions in New Orleans and a music therapy program in Las Vegas.
Priddy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Priddy Family Foundation gave $4.4M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $622K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,352,000
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $621,714
- +31.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $11,646,903
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Priddy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1980 Festival Plaza Dr Suite 770, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (704) 900-5267
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Priddy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Tulane Educational Fund ($2.5M). Together the top 7 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 47 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Louisiana, Nevada, New York, and Texas. Louisiana accounted for 94% of grant dollars, Nevada 5%, New York 1%, and Texas 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Priddy Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 626% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $4.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tulane Educational Fund New Orleans, LA | Endowment Fund | $2,500,000 |
| The National Wwii Museum New Orleans, LA | General Support Funding | $1,575,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Music Therapy Las Vegas, NV | General Support Funding | $200,000 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society Franklin Square, NY | General Support Funding | $50,000 |
| New Orleans Opera Association New Orleans, LA | General Support Funding | $25,000 |
| Liberty City Community Development New Orleans, LA | General Support Funding | $1,000 |
| North Side Toy Drive Amarillo, TX | General Support Funding | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,646,903 | $-2,255,876 | $4,721,964 | $4,352,000 | 7 | $4,528,892 | $60,480 | $722,965 |
| 2023 | $18,624,743 | $-1,988,196 | $4,547,386 | $4,245,000 | 9 | $4,388,691 | $1,334,241 | $1,024,167 |
| 2022 | $25,160,325 | $1,130,075 | $4,869,375 | $4,259,900 | 9 | $4,560,701 | $700,290 | $1,359,119 |
| 2021 | $28,899,625 | $10,430,994 | $5,040,156 | $4,743,365 | 12 | $4,884,760 | $905,747 | $1,311,797 |
| 2020 | $23,508,787 | $4,328,628 | $1,314,832 | $1,150,000 | 10 | — | $657,316 | $1,088,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Priddy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $723K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, history, healthcare-related music therapy, the arts, community development, and other charitable activities. The New Orleans Opera Association describes its mission as enriching lives through opera and education opportunities, with a vision of connecting people with the joy of opera.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made seven grants totaling $4,352,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest grants were $2,500,000 to The Tulane Educational Fund for an endowment fund and $1,575,000 to The National WWII Museum for general support. Other grants included $200,000 to Cleveland Clinic - Music Therapy, $50,000 to Ellis Island Honors Society, and $25,000 to New Orleans Opera Association, each for general support. Liberty City Community Development and North Side Toy Drive each received $1,000 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Priddy and Carol Kikie Priddy as directors, Shannon Acks as president, Michael Acks as secretary, and Christopher Priddy as treasurer.
Priddy Family Foundation is led by Shannon Acks, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shannon Acks
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Kikie Priddy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Priddy
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Priddy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Michael Acks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $209K, to Michael Acks (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Priddy Family Foundation
How much does Priddy Family Foundation give each year?
Priddy Family Foundation gave $4.4M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.2M across 9 grants.
What is Priddy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Priddy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $621,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Priddy Family Foundation give grants?
Priddy Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (4 grants).
Does Priddy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Priddy Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Priddy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Priddy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Tulane Educational Fund ($2,500,000), The National Wwii Museum ($1,575,000) and Cleveland Clinic - Music Therapy ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Priddy Family Foundation?
Priddy Family Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $723K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Priddy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, history, healthcare-related music therapy, the arts, community development, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Priddy Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Priddy Family Foundation's EIN?
Priddy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5005314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Priddy Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Priddy Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/priddy-family-foundation-morg_78a8b24acfc545519783838bdd906786
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