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The ERGON FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Mississippi, Texas, and Tennessee. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$2.2M
4%
THE WILSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$1.7M
3%
JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$1.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
158
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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 190 grantees. Recent grantees include MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC, THE WILSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION, and JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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.