Vicksburg Medical Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vicksburg Medical Foundation is a private foundation in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $782,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $237,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$782,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$237,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $678,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $715,000 | 16 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $678,500 | 14 | $15.1 million |
| 2025 | $782,000 | 16 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Vicksburg Medical Foundation 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 Vicksburg Medical Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 16 | $782,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $237,000 |
| Hinds Community College | Scholarships & faculty development | $100,000 |
| Friends of Vicksburg National Milit | General administrative | $75,000 |
| Ms State University Foundation | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Mississippi College | Scholarships and general administrat | $50,000 |
| Ms State Medical Assoc- Rural Phy | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Ummc School of Nursing | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Baptist Medical Center - Burn Facil | General administrative | $50,000 |
| Ms Academy of Family Phy | General administrative | $35,000 |
| Grace Christian Counseling Center | Grant | $25,000 |
| Center for Pregnancy Choi | General administratve | $15,000 |
| Storehouse Community Food Pantry | Grant | $15,000 |
| Good Shepard Community Center | General administrative | $15,000 |
| Jacobs Ladder Learning Center | General administrative | $5,000 |
| Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerc | Grant | $5,000 |
| Society of American Engineers | General administrative | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howell N Gage
- Dr Susan Chiarito
- Mr Robert Morrison III
- Robert K Purks
- Dr Gordon Sluis
- B Blake Teller
Questions people ask
Does Vicksburg Medical Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vicksburg Medical Foundation give?
$782,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Vicksburg Medical Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howell N Gage (Trustee), Dr Susan Chiarito (Trustee), Mr Robert Morrison III (Trustee) and Robert K Purks (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Vicksburg Medical Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.