The Ergon Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 45-5017945 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$33.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Area Community Foundation | Jasper, AL | HDCI Innovate Fund | $250,000 |
| Pillar Church Planting Network | Wake Forest, NC | RTIM Missionaries | $150,000 |
| Reaching and Teaching International Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | RTIM Missionary Support | $140,000 |
| Pillar Church Planting Network | Wake Forest, NC | Residency Fund | $125,000 |
| Grace Covenant Church of Bay County | Panama City, FL | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Reaching and Teaching International Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | Trellis Project | $100,000 |
| Pillar Church Planting Network | Wake Forest, NC | Church Planting US/Colombia | $75,000 |
| Poiema Publicaciones USA | Mesa, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Capitol Hill Baptist Church | Washington, DC | 9Marks International Projects | $50,000 |
| Cross Vision Missions | Tyler, TX | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pillar Church Planting Network | Wake Forest, NC | Church Plant Startup Fund | $50,000 |
| Reaching and Teaching International Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | East Asia Strengthening Fund | $50,000 |
| Grace Covenant Church of Bay County | Panama City, FL | Residency/PA Fund | $25,000 |
| International Mission Board of the Southern Baptis | Richmond, VA | Central Asia Project | $25,000 |
| Reaching and Teaching International Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Cross Vision Missions | Tyler, TX | Project Iglesia Sana Aguas | $12,000 |
| Last Bell Ministries Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Footprints Abroad International Ministries | Cullman, AL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reaching and Teaching International Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | Central Asia R&M | $7,250 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | Gardendale, AL | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,334,750 | 20 |
| 2024 | $1,039,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $930,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602589349100525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5017945
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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