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ERGON FOUNDATION INC

ERGON FOUNDATION INC

Jackson, MS, US
501(c)3
EIN
64-0656341
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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ERGON FOUNDATION INC

Jackson, MS, US
501(c)3
EIN
64-0656341
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The ERGON FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that prioritizes relationship-based engagement and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $10.8 million across 209 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$10.8M

2025
Grantees funded
209
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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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
Grantee
Grant Size
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Kathryn W Stone
Board Member
D
Dawn Wright
Board Member
L
Leslie B Lampton Iv
Board Member

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.
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