Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation
Accepts applications
Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation is a private foundation in Abita Springs, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,733 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $51,482. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,733
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$51,482
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $259,863 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,408 | 21 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $259,863 | 22 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $130,733 | 19 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ronald P Briggs 732 Plantation Drive, Abita Springs, LA 70420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (985) 875-0332 |
| What to submit | Oral or written |
What Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $56,482 |
| Virginia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Louisiana | 6 | $16,750 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $6,001 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesuits of the US Central and Southern Province | Support | $51,482 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Support | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Works | Support | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | Support | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater New Orleans | Support | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church | Support | $5,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Jesuit White House Retreat | Support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Texas | Support | $5,000 |
| Bridge House | Support | $3,750 |
| Guest House | Support | $2,500 |
| Ignation Spirtuality Project | Support | $2,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Incarnate Word Sisters | Support | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Support | $1,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel Church | Support | $1,000 |
| Central Catholic Highschool | Support | $1,000 |
| Lemon Springs United Methodist | Support | $500 |
| Donation on K-1 for Enterpise Products Partners LP | Support | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald P Briggs
- V Gwendolyn Briggs
Questions people ask
Does Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation give?
$130,733 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald P Briggs (President) and V Gwendolyn Briggs (Secretary).
What does Ronnie & Gwen Briggs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.