The Priddy Foundation
The Priddy Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita Falls, Texas. It supports programs in human services, education, the arts, and health that have potential to promote individual development and community improvement, primarily within its defined service area.
The Priddy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Priddy Foundation gave $14.2M across 151 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Texas. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,242,063
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 151
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $94,318
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,160
- Total assets
- $199,001,842
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (7 of 104, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Priddy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications through an online Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by a formal application for organizations invited to proceed. Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and must have a physical location within the foundation’s service-area counties. The application materials include the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, a list of officers and directors, a detailed project budget, its most recent audit, and its latest financial statements. The foundation does not lend or grant money to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- LOIs are due by 5:00 p.m. February 1 for the spring cycle or August 1 for the fall cycle. The board considers applications in May and November, respectively; notifications are made in June and December, with approved funding available beginning in July and January.
- Deadline
- LOIs are due by 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Shelley S Sweatt
Mailing address: 807 8Th St Ste 1010, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Phone: (940) 723-8720
Website: https://priddyfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Priddy Foundation
Who The Priddy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Region 9 Education Service Center ($2.7M across 9 grants). Together the top 10 received $8.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
677 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 375 grants of 677 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Applicants must have a physical location in one of the foundation’s designated counties.
In Texas, the service area includes Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, and Young counties. In Oklahoma, it includes Comanche, Cotton, Jackson, Jefferson, Stephens, and Tillman counties. The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Texas (87%) and Oklahoma (11%); about 1% went to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 151 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Priddy Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 104 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $140K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10.6M (2021) to $14.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 151 grants totaling $14.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | The Priddy Scholars Program (Grant 4) 2023-2024 through 2028-2029 | $1,726,710 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank Wichita Falls, TX | Shared Handling Fees Community Impact Project 2025 | $800,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Ft Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | VRJC Priddy Fellows Scholarships Program Extension SY 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 | $719,380 |
| Whiteside Museum of Natural History Seymour, TX | Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027 | $456,908 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center Wichita Falls, TX | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $428,562 |
| Catholic Charities of Ft Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | Wichita County Veterans Coalition Phase 3 Community Impact Project 2023 - 2025 | $396,312 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center Wichita Falls, TX | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $380,838 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center Wichita Falls, TX | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $375,447 |
| Presbyterian Manor Inc Wichita Falls, TX | Commons Area Remodel 2024 | $350,000 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center Wichita Falls, TX | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $346,502 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,001,842 | $19,253,419 | $17,178,469 | $14,242,063 | 151 | $15,501,667 | $17,653,392 | $13,570,914 |
| 2024 | $197,074,447 | $22,399,961 | $15,985,207 | $13,227,703 | 137 | $14,282,538 | $20,783,731 | $13,015,669 |
| 2023 | $190,573,915 | $12,157,456 | $16,178,282 | $13,665,098 | 142 | $14,775,253 | $10,680,583 | $12,080,812 |
| 2022 | $194,532,964 | $7,579,791 | $16,421,953 | $13,852,278 | 135 | $14,990,412 | $5,975,727 | $12,682,504 |
| 2021 | $203,518,133 | $21,182,565 | $12,857,664 | $10,609,648 | 112 | $11,341,249 | $19,768,866 | $13,799,137 |
| 2020 | $195,086,986 | $10,651,704 | $14,271,868 | $12,251,070 | 164 | — | $9,562,695 | $11,600,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Priddy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support programs in human services, education, the arts, and health that offer significant potential for individual development and community improvement. It considers program, operating, and capital requests. Program requests should address identified needs or opportunities, generally be sustainable beyond the grant period, and include ways to evaluate results. Operating requests may require a plan for self-sufficiency, while capital requests are for buildings and major equipment.
The foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations and may also fund school districts, universities, hospitals, and, on a limited basis, municipalities. Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Wichita Falls Area Food Bank describes its work as strengthening communities to fight hunger through food, education, and advocacy; Presbyterian Manor says it provides high-quality care for seniors in North Texas; and Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra says it promotes symphonic music through concerts and educational programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 151 grants totaling $14,242,063 in 2025. Individual grants ranged from $1,098 to $1,726,710, with a median of $34,160. Among the largest awards were $1,726,710 to Midwestern State University for the Priddy Scholars Program; $800,000 to Wichita Falls Area Food Bank for its Shared Handling Fees Community Impact Project; $719,380 to Catholic Charities of Ft Worth for a Priddy Fellows Scholarships Program extension; and $456,908 to Whiteside Museum of Natural History for a technology community impact project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dr. Shelley S. Sweatt is listed as President/CEO. The 2025 filing also lists trustees Debbie Barrow, Dr. David Flack, Margaret Henry, James Johnson, Robert Britt Milstead, Michael Stanford, and Bert Huff, as well as Trustee Emeritus David Wolverton and Trustee Emerita Berneice R. Leath.
The Priddy Foundation is led by Shelley S Sweatt, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelley S Sweatt
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$244K (2020) → $326K (2025)
James Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Max Vordenbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Robert Britt Milstead
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Bert Huff
Trustee
Trustee-Elect → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Debbie Barrow
Trustee
Trustee-Elect → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Margaret Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $7K (2025)
David Flack
Trustee
Trustee-Elect → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Michael Stanford
Trustee
Trustee-Elect → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Ashley Priddy DOD
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Berneice R Leath
Trustee Emerita
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Wolverton
Trustee Emeritus
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert T Priddy DOD
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Swannanoa Priddy DOD
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Walter Priddy DOD
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Cathy Biggs (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cheryl Prothro (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marjorie Parker (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Cornelius (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy Sultemeier (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kristi Plummer-Faulkner (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Madge Henry (2020) — Trustee-Elect
- Former: Tony Fidelie (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $326K, to Dr Shelley S Sweatt (President/CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Priddy Foundation
How much does The Priddy Foundation give each year?
The Priddy Foundation gave $14.2M across 151 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13.2M across 137 grants.
What is The Priddy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Priddy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $34,160, and its average grant was $94,318, across 151 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Priddy Foundation that year got $89K on average.
Where does The Priddy Foundation give grants?
The Priddy Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (45 grants), Lawton, OK (10 grants), Bowling Green, KY (10 grants) and Altus, OK (7 grants).
Does The Priddy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Priddy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 151) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028" (5 grants), "Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028" (4 grants) and "Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027" (4 grants).
Who are The Priddy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Priddy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Region 9 Education Service Center ($2,662,701 across 9 grants), Midwestern State University ($1,901,710 across 2 grants) and Catholic Charities of Ft Worth Inc ($1,375,692 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Priddy Foundation?
The Priddy Foundation reported $199.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Priddy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support programs in human services, education, the arts, and health that offer significant potential for individual development and community improvement. It considers program, operating, and capital requests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Priddy Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications through an online Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by a formal application for organizations invited to proceed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Priddy Foundation's EIN?
The Priddy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6029882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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