How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Dr Shelley S Sweatt
807 8th St Ste 1010
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 723-8720
- 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.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$14,207,009
- Grants listed
- 157
- Assets, end of year
- $199,001,842
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Tax year 2024
$13,118,024
- Grants listed
- 145
- Assets, end of year
- $197,074,447
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Tax year 2023
$13,650,535
- Grants listed
- 146
- Assets, end of year
- $190,573,915
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Tax year 2022
$13,799,878
- Grants listed
- 138
- Assets, end of year
- $194,532,964
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Tax year 2021
$10,575,125
- Grants listed
- 115
- Assets, end of year
- $203,518,133
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Tax year 2020
$12,245,760
- Grants listed
- 165
- Assets, end of year
- $195,086,986
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX
The Priddy Scholars Program (Grant 4) 2023-2024 through 2028-2029
$1,726,710 -
Wichita Falls Area Food BankWichita Falls, TX
Shared Handling Fees Community Impact Project 2025
$800,000 -
Catholic Charities of Ft Worth IncFort Worth, TX
VRJC Priddy Fellows Scholarships Program Extension SY 2025-2026 through 2029-2030
$719,380 -
Whiteside Museum of Natural HistorySeymour, TX
Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027
$456,908 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025
$428,562 -
Catholic Charities of Ft Worth IncFort Worth, TX
Wichita County Veterans Coalition Phase 3 Community Impact Project 2023 - 2025
$396,312 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025
$380,838 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025
$375,447 -
Presbyterian Manor IncWichita Falls, TX
Commons Area Remodel 2024
$350,000 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
Mental Health Initiative Community Impact Program SY 2022-2023 through 2024-2025
$346,502 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024
$299,716 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024
$281,645 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024
$269,387 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024
$265,815 -
Catholic Charities of Ft Worth IncFort Worth, TX
Client Services & Education Navigation 2025
$260,000 -
Salvation Army - LawtonLawton, OK
Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028
$258,916 -
Helen Farabee CentersWichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Response Team 2024 & 2025
$238,106 -
Western Trail Historical Society IncAltus, OK
Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027
$218,784 -
Red River Valley MuseumVernon, TX
Waggoner Gallery Redesign 2025-2026
$200,000 -
Wichita Falls Area Community FoundationWichita Falls, TX
The Priddy Foundation Matching Gifts Program 2025
$200,000 -
Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra IncWichita Falls, TX
Operational Support 2025-2026
$200,000 -
Standing Together On Meth PreventionJacksboro, TX
Leadership Development, Crime Prevention Education, & Addiction Outreach 2025-2026
$185,052 -
Rathgeber Hospitality House IncWichita Falls, TX
Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028
$182,400 -
Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center IncLawton, OK
Technology for New Emergency Youth Center, Administration, & Outreach Offices 2025-2026
$180,000 -
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX
MSU Nonprofit Leadership Program 2018-2019 through 2023-2024
$175,000 -
Vernon Regional Junior CollegeVernon, TX
New Beginnings 2025-2026
$170,000 -
Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Inc dba Kemp Center for the ArtsWichita Falls, TX
Programming, Exhibit Expansion, & Facility Upgrades 2025
$160,000 -
Pets Low Cost Spay and Neuter ClinicWichita Falls, TX
Spay & Neuter Assistance 2025
$150,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX
Technology Community Impact Project II 2025 - 2028
$147,654 -
Child Advocates CASA of Red RiverWichita Falls, TX
Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028
$139,050 -
City of SeymourSeymour, TX
Skate Park Addition 2025
$125,000 -
Wichita Falls Area Community FoundationWichita Falls, TX
Volunteer Fire Department Fund 2025 and 2026
$125,000 -
Child Care IncWichita Falls, TX
Child Care Gaps 2025
$100,000 -
Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas IncLewisville, TX
Direct Client Services Support in Wise & Jack Counties 2025
$100,000 -
Salvation Army - LawtonLawton, OK
Emergency Shelter and Boys & Girls Club Operational Support 2024-2025
$100,000 -
Whiteside Museum of Natural HistorySeymour, 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 FoundationDuncan, OK
Kindred Community Support 2025
$91,600 -
Christ Counseling Ministry IncWichita Falls, TX
Fee Assistance Program 2025
$90,000 -
Clay County Animal Shelter IncHenrietta, TX
Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028
$79,008 -
Boy Scouts of America CouncilWichita Falls, TX
Program and Camp Support 2025-2026
$75,000 -
Wichita Falls Ballet Theater IncWichita Falls, TX
Program Support for Season 2025-2026
$75,000 -
City of Lawton OKLawton, OK
Lawton Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$70,000 -
Virginia's House - A Family Resource Center IncGraham, TX
Outreach Education Through Prevention and Awareness 2024-2025
$69,695 -
Clay County Senior Citizens IncHenrietta, TX
Program Support & Hot Water Heater Replacement 2025
$67,500 -
Center for Creative Living CorporationLawton, OK
Program Support 2025-2026
$65,000 -
Wild Bird Rescue IncWichita Falls, TX
Executive Director's Salary and Program Support 2025
$61,800 -
Camp Fire North TexasWichita Falls, TX
Special Services After School Program 2025-2026
$60,000 -
Child Advocates CASA of Red RiverWichita Falls, TX
Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Support 2025-2026
$60,000 -
City of Duncan OKDuncan, OK
Duncan Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$60,000 -
City of Duncan OKDuncan, OK
Duncan Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$60,000 -
North Texas Area United Way IncWichita Falls, TX
Early Childhood Program Expansion and Support 2025-2026
$60,000 -
Wichita Falls Youth Symphony OrchestraWichita Falls, TX
Gail Key Academy of Music 2025-2026
$59,500 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarWichita Falls, TX
Wichita County Program Support 2025
$56,000 -
City of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$55,000 -
Serenity Foundation of TexasAbilene, TX
Serenity Impact Youth Prevention Education 2025-2026
$53,776 -
Rathgeber Hospitality House IncWichita Falls, TX
Subsidized Housing 2024 & 2025
$50,000 -
Southern Prairie Library SystemAltus, OK
Altus Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$50,000 -
Wise CCCDecatur, TX
Grief Counseling Training Support for Wise County Schools 2025-2026
$50,000 -
Baylor County TexasSeymour, TX
Baylor County Free Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$40,000 -
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas IncLawton, OK
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Support 2024-2025
$40,000 -
Interfaith Ministries of Wichita Falls IncWichita Falls, TX
Rent and Utility Assistance 2025
$40,000 -
Operation Christians Assisting Resourcing Encouraging Ministries IncAltus, OK
Program and Operational Support 2025
$40,000 -
The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC
Seminar for Mid-America Foundation CEOs Support PG 2026
$40,000 -
Western Trail Historical Society IncAltus, OK
Educational Programming and Curatorial Care 2025-2026
$40,000 -
Wichita Adult Literacy CouncilWichita Falls, TX
Program Support 2025-2026
$40,000 -
Gabriel's House IncDuncan, OK
Program Support 2024-2025
$37,000 -
Anag IncArcher City, TX
Operational Support 2025-2026
$35,000 -
Arts for All IncLawton, OK
Summer Arts Institute 2025 & 2026
$35,000 -
Chico Public Library IncChico, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$35,000 -
City of BurkburnettBurkburnett, TX
Burkburnett Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$35,000 -
City of GrahamGraham, TX
Library of Graham Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$35,000 -
City of Iowa Park TexasIowa Park, TX
Tom Burnett Memorial Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$35,000 -
Decatur Library FoundationDecatur, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$35,000 -
Wilbarger County TexasVernon, TX
Carnegie City-County Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$35,000 -
Montague County Carpenters Shop Inc (The)Nocona, TX
Meals on Wheels 2024-2025
$34,160 -
Wichita Falls Ballet Theater IncWichita Falls, TX
Program Support for Season 2024-2025
$34,000 -
Wichita Falls Independent School DistrictWichita Falls, TX
Sixth Grade Opera Project 2025
$34,000 -
Clay County Animal Shelter IncHenrietta, TX
Operational Support 2025
$33,000 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$33,000 -
Wichita Christian SchoolWichita Falls, TX
Capital Improvements and Educational Support 2025
$30,747 -
Altus Christian Academy IncAltus, OK
GEMS Building Purchase & Remodel 2022-2026
$30,000 -
Bicentennial City-County LibraryPaducah, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
City of Archer City TexasArcher City, TX
Archer Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
City of Bowie TexasBowie, TX
Bowie Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
City of Nocona TexasNocona, TX
Nocona Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
Clay County TexasHenrietta, TX
Edwards Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$30,000 -
Family Promise of Lawton IncLawton, OK
Stabilization Program Support 2025
$30,000 -
Foard County TexasCrowell, TX
Foard County Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
Olney Community LibraryOlney, TX
Olney Community Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
Thompson Sawyer Public LibraryQuanah, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$30,000 -
Abilene Recovery CouncilAbilene, TX
Parenting Awareness & Drug Risk Education Services (PADRES) 2025-2026
$25,000 -
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center AssociationDuncan, OK
Education Program 2025
$25,000 -
Dallas OperaDallas, TX
Wichita Falls Arts Education Outreach 2025
$25,000 -
Gladys Johnson Ritchie Public Library IncJacksboro, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$25,000 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$22,500 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$22,500 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$22,500 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$22,500 -
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City IncOklahoma City, OK
Lawton Regional Office Family & Individual Support Services 2025-2026
$20,500 -
Acts 4 OthersDecatur, TX
United 4 Hope Against Homelessness 2025
$20,000 -
Boys Club of BurkburnettBurkburnett, TX
Shuttle Bus Purchase 2025
$20,000 -
Boys Club of BurkburnettBurkburnett, TX
Shuttle Bus Purchase 2025
$20,000 -
Chaparral Baptist Assembly IncIowa Park, TX
New Maintenance Shop Construction 2025
$20,000 -
City of Elgin OKElgin, OK
Elgin Community Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$20,000 -
City of Elgin OKElgin, OK
Elgin Community Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$20,000 -
City of HollidayHolliday, TX
Holliday Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$20,000 -
Depot Public LibraryThrockmorton, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$20,000 -
Haskell County TexasHaskell, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$20,000 -
King County TexasGuthrie, TX
Guthrie CSD & King County Consolidated Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$20,000 -
Knox County TexasBenjamin, TX
Munday City-County Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$20,000 -
Operation Care Ministries of Tillman County LLCFrederick, OK
Program Support 2025-2026
$20,000 -
Wild Bird Rescue IncWichita Falls, TX
Executive Director's Salary and Program Support 2025
$20,000 -
Bridgeport Music and Arts Foundation IncBridgeport, TX
Wise County Youth Strings Ensemble 2024 & 2025
$15,441 -
City of Waurika OKWaurika, OK
Waurika Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$15,000 -
City of Waurika OKWaurika, OK
Waurika Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$15,000 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$15,000 -
Town of RinglingRingling, OK
Gleason Memorial Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$15,000 -
Town of RinglingRingling, OK
Gleason Memorial Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$15,000 -
Region 9 Education Service CenterWichita Falls, TX
High Reliability Schools Community Impact Program Extension SY 2021-2022 through 2023-2024
$14,789 -
City of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX
Wichita Falls Public Library Rural Technology Replacement/Enhancement CIP 2024
$14,125 -
Rathgeber Hospitality House IncWichita Falls, TX
Technology Community Impact II Program 2025 - 2028
$14,040 -
Bray Community CenterMarlow, OK
Community Food Pantry 2025-2026
$14,000 -
Hardeman County Museum and Historical SocietyQuanah, TX
Restroom, Display Rooms, & Staircase Repairs & Improvements 2024
$14,000 -
KMOC FM (fka Christian Service Foundation Inc)Wichita Falls, TX
Vehicle Replacement 2025
$13,000 -
City of WaltersWalters, OK
Walters Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$10,000 -
Civic Health Services IncGraham, TX
Womens Shelter Fence Renovation 2025
$10,000 -
Hearts That Care Volunteer Health Clinic IncLawton, OK
Operational Support 2025-2026
$10,000 -
Rhome Community LibraryRhome, TX
Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$10,000 -
Duncan Literacy Council IncorporatedDuncan, OK
Digital Literacy Expansion and Rent Assistance 2025
$7,550 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$7,500 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$7,500 -
Connected Nation IncBowling Green, KY
Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
$7,500 -
City of Grandfield OKGrandfield, OK
Grandfield Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$7,000 -
City of Grandfield OKGrandfield, OK
Grandfield Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$7,000 -
Kairos Prison Ministry International IncIowa Park, TX
Kairos Allred Spring & Fall Weekends 2024
$7,000 -
Kairos Prison Ministry International IncIowa Park, TX
Kairos Allred Spring & Fall Weekends 2024
$7,000 -
Horizon Communities CorpIowa Park, TX
Horizon Faith-Based Community at Allred Prison 2024
$6,000 -
City of ElectraElectra, TX
Electra Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$5,000 -
City of ElectraElectra, TX
Electra Public Library Operational Support CIP 2024 & 2025
$5,000 -
City of ElectraElectra, TX
Electra Public Library Operational Support CIP 2025
$5,000 -
North Texas Society of History & CultureNocona, TX
Banister Bridge Project 2025
$4,250 -
Clay County Animal Shelter IncHenrietta, TX
Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028
$3,607 -
Western Trail Historical Society IncAltus, OK
Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027
$3,600 -
Museum of North Texas History (The)Wichita Falls, TX
Theater & Exhibit Hall Renovations with Technology Upgrades 2025-2026
$3,520 -
Clay County Animal Shelter IncHenrietta, TX
Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028
$3,327 -
Habitat for Humanity of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX
Technology Community Impact Project II 2025 - 2028
$3,240 -
Salvation Army - LawtonLawton, OK
Technology Community Impact Project 2025 - 2028
$1,979 -
Western Trail Historical Society IncAltus, OK
Technology Community Impact Project II 2024 - 2027
$1,296 -
Burkburnett Independent School DistrictBurkburnett, TX
Opera and Arts Study for the 6th Grade 2024-2025
$1,098 -
Red River Valley MuseumVernon, TX
School Tours Program 2024-2025
-$2,800 -
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City IncOklahoma City, OK
Lawton Regional Office Family Support Services 2024-2025
-$4,000 -
Wichita Falls Backdoor PlayersWichita Falls, TX
Production & Operational Support 2024-2025
-$5,000 -
Wichita Falls Backdoor PlayersWichita Falls, TX
Production & Operational Support 2024-2025
-$5,000 -
Wichita Falls Independent School DistrictWichita Falls, TX
Sixth Grade Opera Project 2024
-$6,254 -
Wichita Falls Youth Symphony OrchestraWichita Falls, TX
Gail Key Academy of Music 2023-2024 & 2024-2025
-$12,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services14 grants $1,334,79223% of the total
- Arts and culture18 grants $1,222,81921% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $800,00014% of the total
- Education18 grants $411,2477% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $385,0007% of the total
- Animals7 grants $350,7426% of the total
- 10 other causes21 grants $1,330,21223% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas110 grants $12,346,284
- Oklahoma36 grants $1,630,225
- Kentucky10 grants $190,500
- District of Columbia1 grant $40,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Dr Shelley S SweattPresident/CEO Hours 40Pay $325,852
- David WolvertonTrustee Emeritus Hours 0Pay $0
- Berneice R LeathTrustee Emerita Hours 0Pay $0
- Debbie BarrowTrustee Hours 2Pay $6,750
- Dr David FlackTrustee Hours 2Pay $7,000
- Margaret HenryTrustee Hours 2Pay $7,000
- James JohnsonTrustee Hours 2Pay $7,000
- Robert Britt MilsteadTrustee Hours 2Pay $6,500
- Michael StanfordTrustee Hours 2Pay $7,000
- Bert HuffTrustee Hours 2Pay $7,000
- Max VordenbaumTrustee Hours 2Pay $7,000
- Walter Priddy DOD 7779Foundation Manager Hours 0Pay $0
- Ashley Priddy DOD 3584Foundation Manager Hours 0Pay $0
- Swannanoa Priddy DOD 8780Foundation Manager Hours 0Pay $0
- Robert T Priddy DOD 1615Foundation Manager Hours 0Pay $0
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