Ergon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ergon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.8 million in 158 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $615,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.8 million
- Number of grants158
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$615,000
- Assets$249 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.6 million the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11.4 million | 152 | $223 million |
| 2023 | $10.6 million | 157 | $237 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 158 | $249 million |
How to apply
Ergon Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ergon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 130 | $9.1 million |
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $338,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $295,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $200,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $125,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $80,000 |
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Cancer center and research institute capital campaign fund | $615,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | Md anderson cancer research | $500,000 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Cancer center and research institute capital campaign fund | $500,000 |
| Jackson Academy Inc | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory School Foundation | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Diversity/STEM | $300,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General support | $250,000 |
| Great City Ms Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School | Building fund | $250,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Eng/comp - dei - bus innov/entrep | $250,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Asphalt Institute Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Mobile cardiovascular | $200,000 |
| Jackson Heart Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Home Society | Canopy children's solutions | $200,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | General support | $200,000 |
| Mississippi College | Gore arts complex | $200,000 |
| St Dominic Health Services Foundation Inc | Excellence in emergency care - dominican sisters | $200,000 |
| The Redeemer's School | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| The Wilson Research Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Christ Presbyterian Academy | General support | $150,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory School Foundation | Jackson prep athletic booster club | $150,000 |
| Mississippi Blood Services | Donor coach refurbish | $150,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Center for childhood creativity expansion budget | $150,000 |
| Salvation Army - Jackson Corps | General support | $150,000 |
| Mississippi Children's Home Society | Canopy children's solutions | $125,000 |
| American Heart Association | "open your heart" | $100,000 |
| Belhaven University | Softball complex | $100,000 |
| French Camp Academy | General support | $100,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | "restore life to jackson" campaign | $100,000 |
| Lefleur East Foundation | Parham bridges | $100,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School | Building fund | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $100,000 |
| Stewpot Community Services Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| The Cathedral of St Peter the Apostle | General support | $100,000 |
| The Little Lighthouse Central Ms | Building fund | $100,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Stem fund | $100,000 |
| Friends of Childrens Hospital Inc | Expanding child life services in nicu | $75,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | General support | $75,000 |
| Mustard Seed | General support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ted B Edwards
- Leslie B Lampton III
- Lee C Lampton
- William W Lampton
- Robert H Lampton
- Leslie B Lampton IV
- Lee C Lampton Jr
- Walter O Lampton
- Anastasia L Triplett
- Kathryn W Stone
- Dawn Wright
- Daniela Linick
Questions people ask
Does Ergon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ergon Foundation Inc give?
$10.8 million in tax year 2024, across 158 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ergon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ted B Edwards (President), Leslie B Lampton III (Vice- President/Director), Lee C Lampton (Vice- President/Director) and William W Lampton (Vice- President/Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Ergon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.