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ERGON FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $10.8M in total grants paid to 90 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Jackson, MS
$2.5M
3%
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION INC
Austin, TX
$2.5M
3%
THE WILSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Jackson, MS
$2.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
158
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 209 grantees
- 18 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ERGON FOUNDATION INC?
No. ERGON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ERGON FOUNDATION INC give?
ERGON FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Texas, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ERGON FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ERGON FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ERGON FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, ERGON FOUNDATION INC awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $10.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ERGON FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, ERGON FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION INC, and THE WILSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ERGON FOUNDATION INC?
ERGON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.