The Priddy Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada, established in 2016 by Robert and Carol "Kikie" Priddy. The foundation operates with a focused giving strategy centered primarily on New Orleans institutions, with additional support for healthcare and community development initiatives in Las Vegas and other select locations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.6M
-37.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$622K
+31.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission reflects the family's deep connections to their community: "We established our family foundation in 2016 to give back to the city that has given so much to us."
The foundation's giving priorities are influenced by family history and values. Robert Priddy's father, Clarence Nathern Priddy, served as a Pharmacist's Mate First Class on the USS Colorado, while Kikie's father, Edward Hughes Fitzpatrick, served with the Navy Seabees. This heritage has shaped the foundation's support for World War II history and related institutions.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Community and neighborhood development
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It operates on an invitation-only basis and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Grant Range
$1,000 - $2,000,000
Average Grant
$200,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports multiple states and cities:
- Primary focus: Louisiana (particularly New Orleans)
- Additional states: Nevada, Georgia, Texas, New York
- Specific cities: New Orleans, Las Vegas, Amarillo, Atlanta, Franklin Square
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $18,624,743 (2023)
- Annual giving: $4,245,000 (2023)
- Total expenses: $4,547,386 (2023)
- Total revenue: -$1,988,196 (2023)
The foundation maintains contributions in a money market fund at Morgan Stanley, which produces interest income and dividends to further the foundation's exempt purpose and provide returns on investment prior to disbursement.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,646,903 | $18,624,743 | $25,160,325 |
| Revenue | $-2,255,876 | $-1,988,196 | $1,130,075 |
| Expenses | $4,721,964 | $4,547,386 | $4,869,375 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,528,892 | $4,388,691 | $4,560,701 |
| Net Investment Income | $60,480 | $1,334,241 | $700,290 |
| Distributable Amount | $722,965 | $1,024,167 | $1,359,119 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert Priddy — Director (1969 Tulane University graduate with a bachelor's degree in economics; serves on the Board of Trustees for The National WWII Museum)
- Carol "Kikie" Priddy — Director
- Shannon Acks — President (former CPA with Deloitte & Touche)
- Michael Acks — Secretary (compensation: $200,000)
- Christopher Priddy — Treasurer (compensation: $14,560)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT PRIDDY | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| CAROL KIKIE PRIDDY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHANNON ACKS | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| MICHAEL ACKS | SECRETARY | 15 | $208,985 |
| CHRISTOPHER PRIDDY | TREASURER | 5 | $15,867 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Priddy Family Foundation announced a $7.5 million commitment to The National WWII Museum, reflecting the family's strong connection to World War II history and the institution's mission.
Priddy Family Foundation - Grant Information & Application DetailsThe foundation has also made significant commitments to Tulane University, including a $1 million pledge to the Tulane Brain Institute and support for the Tulane Center for Brain Health to treat veterans.
Tulane Brain Institute receives $1 million pledge from the Priddy FamilySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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