Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation
The Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2003 in Louisiana. Based in Abita Springs, Louisiana, the foundation operates as a non-operating private foundation with a primary mission to liquidate equity investment positions and generate cash to contribute to tax-exempt organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$260K
+107.2% YoY
Grant Count
22
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+97.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to liquidate equity investment positions to generate cash contributions to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation has made 123 grants totaling approximately $1.2 million across its history. Grantmaking activity peaked in 2022 with $399,000 distributed across 50 grants. Annual giving has fluctuated, ranging from $125,000 to $399,000 in recent years.
Grant Range
$2 to $157,236
Average Grant
amount: approximately $10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in:
- Louisiana (primary focus)
- Texas
- New York
The foundation has supported organizations across 14 states, with Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri accounting for approximately 72% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,661,491
- Total Revenues: $325,611
- Total Expenses: $265,336
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $1.51 million
- 2011: $965,000
Tax Status:
- EIN: 20-0478943
- 501(c)(3) designation
- Tax-exempt since February 2004
- Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,661,491 | $1,512,273 | $1,652,048 |
| Revenue | $325,611 | $90,798 | $66,447 |
| Expenses | $265,336 | $128,243 | $202,650 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $259,863 | $125,408 | $199,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $320,138 | $87,963 | $66,447 |
| Distributable Amount | $106,011 | $114,365 | $102,611 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
120 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
- Principal Officer: Money Hill
- Governed by 2 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD P BRIGGS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| V GWENDOLYN BRIGGS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 732 Plantation Drive Abita Springs, LA 70420-4007
Phone: 985-875-0332
Subject 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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