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ERGON FOUNDATION INC

Jackson, MS Tax ID: 64-0656341

ERGON FOUNDATION INC is a major philanthropic organization in Jackson, MS, with over $208 million in assets, supporting diverse causes across the U.S. and led by a team of uncompensated directors.

About ERGON FOUNDATION INC

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

ERGON FOUNDATION INC, based in Jackson, Mississippi, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling over $208 million. The foundation focuses on a wide range of subject areas including arts and culture, education, health, public safety, religion, sports, and human services. It supports various initiatives across numerous cities and states in the U.S., including major cities like New York, Nashville, and Phoenix. The foundation is led by a team of directors and officers, including President Emmitte J. Haddox and several vice-presidents from the Lampton family, all of whom serve without compensation. Despite having expenses of over $12 million, the foundation's revenue is approximately $6.5 million, indicating a significant investment in its philanthropic activities.

Focus Areas

Arts and cultureMuseumsChildren's museumsEducationElementary and secondary educationHigher educationHealthIn-patient medical careHospital careDiseases and conditionsCancersPublic safety and disaster managementFire prevention and controlReligionChristianityTheologySports and recreationSportsBaseball and softballHuman servicesFamily servicesChild welfareYouth developmentShelter and residential careSupportive housingGroup homesSpecial population supportHomeless services- Less

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $208.1M
Total Awarded This Year $11.4M
Average Grant Size $326
Total Grants (Previous Year) 29,495
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Jackson, MS
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$208.1M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$11.4M

152 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
187.5%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$725,000MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY (DBA CANOPY CHILDREN'S SOLUTIONS)GENERAL SUPPORTJackson, MS, US2023
$650,000DELTA STREETS ACADEMYESTABLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGreenwood, MS, US2024
$600,000JACKSON ACADEMY INCCAPITAL CAMPAIGNJackson, MS, US2023
$600,000JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOUNDATIONCAPITAL CAMPAIGNJackson, MS, US2023
$500,000MAGNOLIA SPEECH SCHOOLCAMPAIGN TO BUILD A NEW SCHOOLJackson, MS, US2023
$500,000THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATIONMD ANDERSON CANCER CENTERAustin, TX, US2023
$500,000CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMYGENERAL SUPPORTNashville, TN, US2024
$500,000CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION INCINTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGYCleveland, OH, US2024
$500,000HARTFIELD ACADEMYCAPITAL CAMPAIGNFlowood, MS, US2024
$500,000MADISON-RIDGELAND ACADEMYGENERAL SUPPORTMadison, MS, US2024

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

EJ

EMMITTE J HADDOX

PRESIDENT

$0 2024
LB

LESLIE B LAMPTON III

VICE- PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
LC

LEE C LAMPTON

VICE- PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
WW

WILLIAM W LAMPTON

VICE- PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
RH

ROBERT H LAMPTON

VICE- PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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