The Priddy Foundation
Historical FunderWichita Falls, Texas · EIN 75-6029882 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$14.2M
Organizations funded151
Typical grant$34,160
Total assets$290.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $91,600.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Dr Shelley S Sweatt |
|---|---|
| Address | 807 8th St Ste 1010, Wichita Falls TX 76301 |
| Phone | 9407238720 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
29% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Wichita Falls, TX | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $299,716 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Wichita Falls, TX | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $281,645 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Wichita Falls, TX | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $269,387 |
| Region 9 Education Service Center | Wichita Falls, TX | High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024 | $265,815 |
| Catholic Charities of Ft Worth Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Client Services & Education Navigation 2025 | $260,000 |
| Salvation Army - Lawton | Lawton, OK | Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028 | $258,916 |
| Helen Farabee Centers | Wichita Falls, TX | Wichita Falls Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Response Team 2024 & 2025 | $238,106 |
| Western Trail Historical Society Inc | Altus, OK | Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027 | $218,784 |
| Red River Valley Museum | Vernon, TX | Waggoner Gallery Redesign 2025-2026 | $200,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | The Priddy Foundation Matching Gifts Program 2025 | $200,000 |
| Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Operational Support 2025-2026 | $200,000 |
| Standing Together On Meth Prevention | Jacksboro, TX | Leadership Development, Crime Prevention Education, & Addiction Outreach 2025-2026 | $185,052 |
| Rathgeber Hospitality House Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028 | $182,400 |
| Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center Inc | Lawton, OK | Technology for New Emergency Youth Center, Administration, & Outreach Offices 2025-2026 | $180,000 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | MSU Nonprofit Leadership Program 2018-2019 through 2023-2024 | $175,000 |
| Vernon Regional Junior College | Vernon, TX | New Beginnings 2025-2026 | $170,000 |
| Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Inc dba Kemp Center for the Arts | Wichita Falls, TX | Programming, Exhibit Expansion, & Facility Upgrades 2025 | $160,000 |
| Pets Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic | Wichita Falls, TX | Spay & Neuter Assistance 2025 | $150,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls, TX | Technology Community Impact Project II 2025 - 2028 | $147,654 |
| Child Advocates CASA of Red River | Wichita Falls, TX | Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028 | $139,050 |
| City of Seymour | Seymour, TX | Skate Park Addition 2025 | $125,000 |
| Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | Volunteer Fire Department Fund 2025 and 2026 | $125,000 |
| Child Care Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Child Care Gaps 2025 | $100,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc | Lewisville, TX | Direct Client Services Support in Wise & Jack Counties 2025 | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army - Lawton | Lawton, OK | Emergency Shelter and Boys & Girls Club Operational Support 2024-2025 | $100,000 |
| Whiteside Museum of Natural History | Seymour, TX | Fossil Futures Education Program 2025 | $100,000 |
| Montague County Carpenters Shop Inc (The) | Nocona, TX | Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028 | $95,231 |
| Beautiful Day Foundation | Duncan, OK | Kindred Community Support 2025 | $91,600 |
| Christ Counseling Ministry Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Fee Assistance Program 2025 | $90,000 |
| Clay County Animal Shelter Inc | Henrietta, TX | Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028 | $79,008 |
| Boy Scouts of America Council | Wichita Falls, TX | Program and Camp Support 2025-2026 | $75,000 |
| Wichita Falls Ballet Theater Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Program Support for Season 2025-2026 | $75,000 |
| City of Lawton OK | Lawton, OK | Lawton Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025 | $70,000 |
| Virginia's House - A Family Resource Center Inc | Graham, TX | Outreach Education Through Prevention and Awareness 2024-2025 | $69,695 |
| Clay County Senior Citizens Inc | Henrietta, TX | Program Support & Hot Water Heater Replacement 2025 | $67,500 |
| Center for Creative Living Corporation | Lawton, OK | Program Support 2025-2026 | $65,000 |
| Wild Bird Rescue Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Executive Director's Salary and Program Support 2025 | $61,800 |
| Camp Fire North Texas | Wichita Falls, TX | Special Services After School Program 2025-2026 | $60,000 |
| Child Advocates CASA of Red River | Wichita Falls, TX | Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Support 2025-2026 | $60,000 |
| City of Duncan OK | Duncan, OK | Duncan Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025 | $60,000 |
| City of Duncan OK | Duncan, OK | Duncan Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025 | $60,000 |
| North Texas Area United Way Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Early Childhood Program Expansion and Support 2025-2026 | $60,000 |
| Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra | Wichita Falls, TX | Gail Key Academy of Music 2025-2026 | $59,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Wichita Falls, TX | Wichita County Program Support 2025 | $56,000 |
| City of Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls, TX | Wichita Falls Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025 | $55,000 |
| Serenity Foundation of Texas | Abilene, TX | Serenity Impact Youth Prevention Education 2025-2026 | $53,776 |
| Rathgeber Hospitality House Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | Subsidized Housing 2024 & 2025 | $50,000 |
| Southern Prairie Library System | Altus, OK | Altus Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025 | $50,000 |
| Wise CCC | Decatur, TX | Grief Counseling Training Support for Wise County Schools 2025-2026 | $50,000 |
| Baylor County Texas | Seymour, TX | Baylor County Free Library Operational Support CIP 2025 | $40,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 151 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,207,009 | 157 |
| 2024 | $13,118,024 | 145 |
| 2023 | $13,650,535 | 146 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349100830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6029882
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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