Vicksburg Foundation
Accepts applications
Vicksburg Foundation is a private foundation in Vicksburg, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $301,511 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$301,511
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $205,178 the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,178 | 16 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $301,511 | 17 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Rudy Callen President Vicksburg Foundation PO Box 177, Vicksburg, MI 49097 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 381-7600 |
| What to submit | 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. |
What Vicksburg Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $301,511 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Vicksburg | Single family housing improvement | $50,000 |
| Village of Schoolcraft | Paving the way to sustainability | $46,000 |
| Vicksburg Community Schools | Innovation project | $40,000 |
| South County Community Services | Senior center-phase one | $28,100 |
| Schoolcraft Historical Society | Capital improvements | $25,000 |
| Vicksburg Community Schools | Digital sign | $20,000 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | Fundraising match | $15,000 |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | Curator salary | $15,000 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | Bardeen teacher incentive | $13,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | 2024 campaign | $10,000 |
| South County Community Services | Christmas dinner charity event | $9,600 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | Scholarships | $8,261 |
| South County Community Services | Feeding south county | $6,100 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | South county program extension | $5,000 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | Board enrichment | $5,000 |
| Vicksburg Farmers Market | Office space/technology | $3,100 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Annual dues | $2,350 |
Officers and trustees
- William Oswalt
- Warren Lawrence
- Lloyd E Appell
- James Shaw
- Dr David Schriemer
- Rudy Callen
- Katie Grossman
- Amie McCaw
Questions people ask
Does Vicksburg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no deadlines for filing applications as the board meets on a periodic basis to review appl.
How much does Vicksburg Foundation give?
$301,511 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Vicksburg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Oswalt (Pres Emeritus), Warren Lawrence (Secretary), Lloyd E Appell (Vice-Pres) and James Shaw (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Vicksburg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.