Ergon Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJackson, Mississippi · EIN 64-0656341 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$10.8M
Organizations funded158
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$248.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Jackson, MS | Cancer center and research institute capital campaign fund | $615,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Md anderson cancer research | $500,000 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Jackson, MS | Cancer center and research institute capital campaign fund | $500,000 |
| Jackson Academy Inc | Jackson, MS | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory School Foundation | Flowood, MS | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Starkville, MS | Diversity/Stem | $300,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | General support | $250,000 |
| Great City Ms Foundation | Jackson, MS | General support | $250,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School | Madison, MS | Building fund | $250,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | Eng/Comp - dei - bus innov/entrep | $250,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Brandon, MS | General support | $200,000 |
| Asphalt Institute Foundation | Lexington, KY | General support | $200,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Jackson, MS | Mobile cardiovascular | $200,000 |
| Jackson Heart Foundation | Jackson, MS | General support | $200,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Home Society | Jackson, MS | Canopy children's solutions | $200,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | Jackson, MS | General support | $200,000 |
| Mississippi College | Clinton, MS | Gore arts complex | $200,000 |
| St Dominic Health Services Foundation Inc | Jackson, MS | Excellence in emergency care - dominican sisters | $200,000 |
| The Redeemer's School | Jackson, MS | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| The Wilson Research Foundation | Jackson, MS | General support | $200,000 |
| Christ Presbyterian Academy | Nashville, TN | General support | $150,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory School Foundation | Flowood, MS | Jackson prep athletic booster club | $150,000 |
| Mississippi Blood Services | Flowood, MS | Donor coach refurbish | $150,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | Center for childhood creativity expansion budget | $150,000 |
| Salvation Army - Jackson Corps | Jackson, MS | General support | $150,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Home Society | Jackson, MS | Canopy children's solutions | $125,000 |
| American Heart Association | Jackson, MS | "Open your heart" | $100,000 |
| Belhaven University | Jackson, MS | Softball complex | $100,000 |
| French Camp Academy | French Camp, MS | General support | $100,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | Jackson, MS | "Restore life to jackson" campaign | $100,000 |
| Lefleur East Foundation | Jackson, MS | Parham bridges | $100,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School | Madison, MS | Building fund | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Stewpot Community Services Inc | Jackson, MS | General support | $100,000 |
| The Cathedral of St Peter the Apostle | Jackson, MS | General support | $100,000 |
| The Little Lighthouse Central Ms | Jackson, MS | Building fund | $100,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | STEM fund | $100,000 |
| Friends of Childrens Hospital Inc | Flowood, MS | Expanding child life services in nicu | $75,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | Jackson, MS | General support | $75,000 |
| Mustard Seed | Brandon, MS | General support | $75,000 |
| Town of Flora | Flora, MS | Fire house renovations | $75,000 |
| Stone Stories Ministries Inc | Tupelo, MS | General support | $72,750 |
| Methodist Childrens Home | Jackson, MS | General support | $65,000 |
| But God Ministries | Madison, MS | General support | $60,000 |
| Delta Streets Academy | Greenwood, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| Empower Mississippi | Ridgeland, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory School Foundation | Flowood, MS | Meadowbrook preshcool | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Home Society | Jackson, MS | Canopy children's solutions | $50,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Starkville, MS | Mat & const ind chair | $50,000 |
| Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation | Crystal Springs, MS | Camp kamassa | $50,000 |
| Palmer Home for Children | Lake Cormorant, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| Pinelake Church | Brandon, MS | Matthew 25 fund | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army - Vicskburg Corps | Vicksburg, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| Seamens Church Institute | New York, NY | Ministry on the river | $50,000 |
| The Little Lighthouse Central Ms | Jackson, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| The Redeemer's School | Jackson, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| The Redeemer's School | Jackson, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| The Skills Foundation | Jackson, MS | General support | $50,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Jackson | Flowood, MS | Flowood YMCA | $50,000 |
| Town of Flora | Flora, MS | Fire house renovations | $45,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 158 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Coding Academies | Jackson, MS | General support | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,827,500 | 159 |
| 2023 | $10,577,500 | 158 |
| 2022 | $11,428,500 | 156 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349102623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0656341
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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