Vicksburg Foundation
Historical FunderVicksburg, Michigan · EIN 38-6065237 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,100 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR RUDY CALLEN PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | VICKSBURG FOUNDATION PO BOX 177, VICKSBURG MI 49097 |
| Phone | 2693817600 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORMAT FOR APPLICATIONS IS PRESCRIBED, BUT A DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSE AND AMOUNT REQUESTED IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED. ADDITIONALLY, ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING GRANTS MUST SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS AS THE BOARD MEETS ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO REVIEW APPL |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE BETTERMENT OF LIFE IN THE VICKSBURG OR SOUTHEAST KALAMAZOO COUNTY AREA ARE GIVEN PRIORITY IN GRANT MAKING; HOWEVER, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Vicksburg | Vicksburg, MI | Single family housing improvement | $50,000 |
| Village of Schoolcraft | Schoolcraft, MI | Paving the way to sustainability | $46,000 |
| Vicksburg Community Schools | Vicksburg, MI | Innovation project | $40,000 |
| South County Community Services | Vicksburg, MI | Senior center-phase one | $28,100 |
| Schoolcraft Historical Society | Schoolcraft, MI | Capital improvements | $25,000 |
| Vicksburg Community Schools | Vicksburg, MI | Digital sign | $20,000 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | Vicksburg, MI | Fundraising match | $15,000 |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | Vicksburg, MI | Curator salary | $15,000 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | Vicksburg, MI | Bardeen teacher incentive | $13,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | 2024 campaign | $10,000 |
| South County Community Services | Vicksburg, MI | Christmas dinner charity event | $9,600 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | Vicksburg, MI | Scholarships | $8,261 |
| South County Community Services | Vicksburg, MI | Feeding south county | $6,100 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Portage, MI | South county program extension | $5,000 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | Vicksburg, MI | Board enrichment | $5,000 |
| Vicksburg Farmers Market | Vicksburg, MI | Office space/technology | $3,100 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Grand Haven, MI | Annual dues | $2,350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,511 | 17 |
| 2023 | $205,178 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543019349100824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6065237
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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