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Ergon Foundation Inc

Jackson, Mississippi  ·  EIN 640656341  ·  Private foundation

Ergon Foundation Inc is a Mississippi-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $8.7M in annual giving against $214.2M in assets. This page documents the 638 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ergon Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$8.7M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$214.2M
Total assets
638
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Ergon Foundation Inc funds

Ergon Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls.

childrenhomeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ergon Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mississippi Children's Home Society (dba Canopy Children's Solutions)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Jackson, MS$725K2022
Delta Streets Academy
ESTABLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Greenwood, MS$650K2023
University of Mississippi Medical Center
CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND
Jackson, MS$615K2025
Jackson Academy Inc
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Jackson, MS$600K2022
Jackson Preparatory School Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Jackson, MS$600K2022
The University of Texas Foundation
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Austin, TX$500K2022
Magnolia Speech School
CAMPAIGN TO BUILD A NEW SCHOOL
Jackson, MS$500K2022
The University of Texas Foundation
MD ANDERSON CANCER RESEARCH
Austin, TX$500K2025
University of Mississippi Medical Center
CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND
Jackson, MS$500K2025
The University of Texas Foundation
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Austin, TX$500K2021
Christ Presbyterian Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nashville, TN$500K2023
Hartfield Academy
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Flowood, MS$500K2023
Madison-ridgeland Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
Madison, MS$500K2023
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Inc
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
Cleveland, OH$500K2023
The University of Texas Foundation
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Austin, TX$500K2023

Ergon Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.0M
2018$3.2M
2021$8.7M
2022$11.3M
2023$11.2M
2025$10.8M

How to apply for funding from Ergon Foundation Inc

Ergon Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ergon Foundation Inc

Does Ergon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Ergon Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ergon Foundation Inc fund?
Ergon Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Mississippi Children's Home Society (dba Canopy Children's Solutions), Delta Streets Academy, University of Mississippi Medical Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ergon Foundation Inc give in grants?
Ergon Foundation Inc reported $8.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $48.1M over 638 grants.
Where is Ergon Foundation Inc located?
Ergon Foundation Inc is based in Jackson, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 640656341.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ergon Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ergon Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.