The Priddy Foundation
Accepts applications
The Priddy Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $14.2 million in 151 grants; the typical grant was $34,160 and the largest $1.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14.2 million
- Number of grants151
- Typical grant$34,160
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$290 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13.1 million the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13.7 million | 142 | $259 million |
| 2024 | $13.1 million | 137 | $273 million |
| 2025 | $14.2 million | 151 | $290 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Shelley S Sweatt 807 8th St Ste 1010, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (940) 723-8720 |
| What to submit | Grant application should be made with the Foundation's grant application form that is available on the Foundation's web site www.priddyfdn.org. The following information should be submitted with the completed grant application: 1. Copy of the requesting organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter from the IRS. 2. A list of officers and directors. 3. A detailed project budget that includes administration costs, salaries, projected overhead expenses, etc. 4. A copy of the organization's most recent audit. 5. Latest financial statements. |
| Deadlines | Two meetings per year are held.Deadlines are February 1st & August 1st.See the website for details. |
| Restrictions | Organizations receiving grants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities. The primary grant categories are human services, education and the arts and health. The Foundation's service area encompasses 18 counties in North Texas and 6 counties in southern Oklahoma. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Priddy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 105 | $12.4 million |
| Oklahoma | 35 | $1.6 million |
| Kentucky | 10 | $190,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | The Priddy Scholars Program (Grant 4) 2023-2024 through 2028-2029 | $1.7 million |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | Shared Handling Fees Community Impact Project 2025 | $800,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Ft Worth Inc | VRJC Priddy Fellows Scholarships Program Extension SY 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 | $719,380 |
| Whiteside Museum of Natural History | Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027 | $456,908 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $428,562 |
| Catholic Charities of Ft Worth Inc | Wichita County Veterans Coalition Phase 3 Community Impact Project 2023 - 2025 | $396,312 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $380,838 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $375,447 |
| Presbyterian Manor Inc | Commons Area Remodel 2024 | $350,000 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025 | $346,502 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $299,716 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $281,645 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $269,387 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $265,815 |
| Catholic Charities of Ft Worth Inc | Client Services & Education Navigation 2025 | $260,000 |
| Salvation Army - Lawton | Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028 | $258,916 |
| Helen Farabee Centers | Wichita Falls Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Response Team 2024 & 2025 | $238,106 |
| Western Trail Historical Society Inc | Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027 | $218,784 |
| Red River Valley Museum | Waggoner Gallery Redesign 2025-2026 | $200,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | The Priddy Foundation Matching Gifts Program 2025 | $200,000 |
| Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra Inc | Operational Support 2025-2026 | $200,000 |
| Standing Together On Meth Prevention | Leadership Development, Crime Prevention Education, & Addiction Outreach 2025-2026 | $185,052 |
| Rathgeber Hospitality House Inc | Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028 | $182,400 |
| Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center Inc | Technology for New Emergency Youth Center, Administration, & Outreach Offices 2025-2026 | $180,000 |
| Midwestern State University | MSU Nonprofit Leadership Program 2018-2019 through 2023-2024 | $175,000 |
| Vernon Regional Junior College | New Beginnings 2025-2026 | $170,000 |
| Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Inc dba Kemp Center for the Arts | Programming, Exhibit Expansion, & Facility Upgrades 2025 | $160,000 |
| Pets Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic | Spay & Neuter Assistance 2025 | $150,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls | Technology Community Impact Project II 2025 - 2028 | $147,654 |
| Child Advocates CASA of Red River | Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028 | $139,050 |
| City of Seymour | Skate Park Addition 2025 | $125,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | Volunteer Fire Department Fund 2025 and 2026 | $125,000 |
| Child Care Inc | Child Care Gaps 2025 | $100,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc | Direct Client Services Support in Wise & Jack Counties 2025 | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army - Lawton | Emergency Shelter and Boys & Girls Club Operational Support 2024-2025 | $100,000 |
| Whiteside Museum of Natural History | Fossil Futures Education Program 2025 | $100,000 |
| Montague County Carpenters Shop Inc (The) | Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028 | $95,231 |
| Beautiful Day Foundation | Kindred Community Support 2025 | $91,600 |
| Christ Counseling Ministry Inc | Fee Assistance Program 2025 | $90,000 |
| Clay County Animal Shelter Inc | Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028 | $79,008 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Shelley S Sweatt
- David Wolverton
- Berneice R Leath
- Debbie Barrow
- Dr David Flack
- Margaret Henry
- James Johnson
- Robert Britt Milstead
- Michael Stanford
- Bert Huff
- Max Vordenbaum
- Walter Priddy DOD 7779
- Ashley Priddy DOD 3584
- Swannanoa Priddy DOD 8780
- Robert T Priddy DOD 1615
Questions people ask
Does The Priddy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Two meetings per year are held.Deadlines are February 1st & August 1st.See the website for details..
How much does The Priddy Foundation give?
$14.2 million in tax year 2025, across 151 grants, with a typical grant of $34,160.
Who runs The Priddy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Shelley S Sweatt (President/CEO), David Wolverton (Trustee Emeritus), Berneice R Leath (Trustee Emerita) and Debbie Barrow (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Priddy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.