Vicksburg Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-6065237
Foundation Overview
Based in Vicksburg, MI, Vicksburg Foundation has awarded 152 grants totaling $1,993,758 to organizations in Michigan. Individual grants range from $370 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 32 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Vicksburg (65%), Portage (10%), Kalamazoo (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 41% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (81%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Vicksburg Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,900 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2023 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | $5,000 | Portage, MI, US | South County Program Extension | 2023 |
| Kairos Dwelling | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Building Expansion | 2023 |
| South County Community Services | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Farmers Market Coupon Program | 2023 |
| South County Community Services | $8,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Safe At Home | 2023 |
| The Bradley Jacob Dow Foundation | $2,500 | Portage, MI, US | Mental Health Fair | 2023 |
| The Gilmore | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | 2024 Concert Truck Program | 2023 |
| United Way Of South Central Michigan | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | 2023 Programming Campaign | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen Teacher Incentive | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $8,562 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity Program | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $7,396 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Fundraising Match | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $18,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Property Improvement (Facade) | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $17,820 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Angels Crossing Cart Gps | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $50,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Single Family Housing Improvement 2022 Committment | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $40,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Burg Days Of Summer | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,900 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2023 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | $5,000 | Portage, MI, US | South County Program Extension | 2023 |
| Kairos Dwelling | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Building Expansion | 2023 |
| South County Community Services | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Farmers Market Coupon Program | 2023 |
| South County Community Services | $8,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Safe At Home | 2023 |
| The Bradley Jacob Dow Foundation | $2,500 | Portage, MI, US | Mental Health Fair | 2023 |
| The Gilmore | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | 2024 Concert Truck Program | 2023 |
| United Way Of South Central Michigan | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | 2023 Programming Campaign | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen Teacher Incentive | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $8,562 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity Program | 2023 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $7,396 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Fundraising Match | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $18,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Property Improvement (Facade) | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $17,820 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Angels Crossing Cart Gps | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $50,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Single Family Housing Improvement 2022 Committment | 2023 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $40,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Burg Days Of Summer | 2023 |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | $10,000 | Portage, MI, US | Kindergarten Programs | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,850 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2022 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | $7,500 | Portage, MI, US | Shoes For Students | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $2,000 | Springfield, MI, US | Titan Programs | 2022 |
| Pride Of Scotts Community Center | $20,000 | Scotts, MI, US | Building Renovations | 2022 |
| South County Community Services | $10,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Wednesdy Winners Program | 2022 |
| South County Community Services | $9,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Southwest Michigan Miracle League | $10,000 | Schoolcraft, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Southwest Michigan Miracle League | $25,000 | Schoolcraft, MI, US | Accessible Playground | 2022 |
| United Way Of South Central Michigan | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity Program | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen Teacher Incentive | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $9,348 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $2,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Tournament Of Writers | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | 2023 Adult Programming | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | $609 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Books | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Lions Club | $2,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | State Of The Village | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Lions Club | $25,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $12,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Dda Program | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $26,730 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Angels Crossing Golf Course | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $50,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Oswalt Park Project | 2022 |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | $10,000 | Portage, MI, US | Kindergarten Programs | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,850 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2022 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | $7,500 | Portage, MI, US | Shoes For Students | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $2,000 | Springfield, MI, US | Titan Programs | 2022 |
| Pride Of Scotts Community Center | $20,000 | Scotts, MI, US | Building Renovations | 2022 |
| South County Community Services | $10,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Wednesdy Winners Program | 2022 |
| South County Community Services | $9,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Southwest Michigan Miracle League | $10,000 | Schoolcraft, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Southwest Michigan Miracle League | $25,000 | Schoolcraft, MI, US | Accessible Playground | 2022 |
| United Way Of South Central Michigan | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity Program | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen Teacher Incentive | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $9,348 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $2,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Tournament Of Writers | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | 2023 Adult Programming | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | $609 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Books | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Lions Club | $2,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | State Of The Village | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Lions Club | $25,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $12,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Dda Program | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $26,730 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Angels Crossing Golf Course | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $50,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Oswalt Park Project | 2022 |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | $10,000 | Portage, MI, US | Kindergarten Programs | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,850 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2022 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | $7,500 | Portage, MI, US | Shoes For Students | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $2,000 | Springfield, MI, US | Titan Programs | 2022 |
| Pride Of Scotts Community Center | $20,000 | Scotts, MI, US | Building Renovations | 2022 |
| South County Community Services | $10,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Wednesdy Winners Program | 2022 |
| South County Community Services | $9,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Southwest Michigan Miracle League | $10,000 | Schoolcraft, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Southwest Michigan Miracle League | $25,000 | Schoolcraft, MI, US | Accessible Playground | 2022 |
| United Way Of South Central Michigan | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Annual Campaign | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity Program | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen Teacher Incentive | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $9,348 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $2,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Tournament Of Writers | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | 2023 Adult Programming | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | $609 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Books | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Lions Club | $2,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | State Of The Village | 2022 |
| Vicksburg Lions Club | $25,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $12,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Dda Program | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $26,730 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Angels Crossing Golf Course | 2022 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $50,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Oswalt Park Project | 2022 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,800 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2021 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity | 2021 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen | 2021 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $35,640 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Angels Crossing Golf Course | 2021 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $37,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Village Director | 2021 |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | $10,000 | Portage, MI, US | Expenses For Race | 2021 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Fall Campaign | 2021 |
| Vicksburg Farmers Market | $8,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Covid 19 Compliance Plan | 2021 |
| South County Community Services | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Food Coupons | 2021 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $9,096 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $56,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Small Business Aid | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Heart Of Michigan | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Summer Camps | 2021 |
| Gilmore Keyboard Festival | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Local Concert | 2021 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,750 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools | $23,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | School Resource Officer 2019/2020 | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen | 2020 |
| Vicksburg District Library | $3,486 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Covid Aids/ac Repair | 2020 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $22,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Police Body Cameras | 2020 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $37,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | New Village Director | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $9,579 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | $10,000 | Portage, MI, US | Expenses For Race | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Dda | $12,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | 2019/2020 Facade Program | 2020 |
| United Way | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Vicksburg Campaign | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $2,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Tournament Of Writers | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | $5,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Young Adults Art Program | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $370 | Vicksburg, MI, US | 2020 Senior Banners | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Farmers Market | $9,100 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Covid 19 Compliance Plan | 2020 |
| Portage Educational Fund | $1,000 | Portage, MI, US | Memorial | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | $12,020 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Informational Signage | 2020 |
| South County Community Services | $3,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Strategic Planning | 2020 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $8,078 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Covid Aids | 2020 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $40,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Small Business Aid | 2020 |
| Council Of Michigan Foundations | $1,400 | Grand Haven, MI, US | Annual Dues | 2019 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools | $25,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | School Resource Officer 2018/2019 | 2019 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $3,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Curiosity | 2019 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Bardeen | 2019 |
| Junior Achievement | $3,200 | Springfield, MI, US | Titan Programs | 2019 |
| Vicksburg Band Boosters | $20,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Trailer | 2019 |
| Vicksburg District Library | $10,300 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Building Improvements | 2019 |
| Vicksburg United Methodist Church | $75,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Building Renovations | 2019 |
| Lending Hands | $2,500 | Portage, MI, US | Endowment Fund | 2019 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $1,518 | Vicksburg, MI, US | State Of The Village Address | 2019 |
| Village Of Vicksburg | $37,500 | Vicksburg, MI, US | New Village Director | 2019 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation | $9,954 | Vicksburg, MI, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | $10,000 | Portage, MI, US | Expenses For Race | 2019 |
| Gilmore Keyboard Festival | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Funds | 2019 |
| Vicksburg Dda | $12,000 | Vicksburg, MI, US | 2019/2020 Facade Program | 2019 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Vicksburg Campaign | 2019 |
| Sw Mi Miracle League | $100,000 | Schoolcraft, MI, US | Construction Of New Field | 2019 |
| Pride Of Scotts Community Center | $9,000 | Scotts, MI, US | Building Renovations | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-6065237 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 177 Vicksburg, MI 49097-0177 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Vicksburg Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres Emeritus | William Oswalt |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Warren Lawrence |
| Vice-pres | Lloyd E Appell |
| Director | James Shaw |
| Director | Dr David Schriemer |
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