The Ergon Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-5017945

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, The Ergon Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $8,689,080 to organizations in Georgia, Texas and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $270,000, with a median award of $30,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,689,080
Total Assets
$28,747,253
Median Grant (all grants)
$30,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$26,500
% Median Grant Growth
+23% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 9%

2 of 22 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Virginia

Grants are geographically diversified with 17% in Virginia and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Richmond (100%).

Funding Trajectory
+407%

Strong 407% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (71%). 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 The Ergon 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
Capitol Hill Baptist Church $50,000 Washington, DC, US International Projects 2024
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Cross Vision Missions $12,000 Tyler, TX, US Project Iglesia Sana Aguas 2024
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co., Al 2024
Footprints Abroad International Ministries $10,000 Cullman, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $110,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $120,000 Richmond, VA, US Project 2024
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Central Asia Pastoral Encouragement And Research (Silas) 2024
Last Bell Ministries Inc $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Pillar Church Planting Network $65,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Colombia Ministry 2024
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Church Plant Startups 2024
Pillar Church Planting Network $100,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Fund 2024
Pillar Church Planting Network $132,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Rtim Missionaries 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $28,000 Louisville, KY, US East Asia Strengthening 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $23,500 Louisville, KY, US Asia Fund 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $100,000 Louisville, KY, US Trellis Project 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $6,000 Louisville, KY, US Rtim Missionaries 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $6,000 Louisville, KY, US Rtim Missionary Support 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $21,000 Louisville, KY, US Bcbc Project 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $6,000 Louisville, KY, US Rtim Missionary Support 2024
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $100,000 Louisville, KY, US Rtim Missionary Support 2024
Redeemer Presbyterian Church $6,000 Gardendale, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Acworth, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Cross Vision Missions $18,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support 2023
Eastern European Childrens Outreachinc $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2023
Footprints Abroad International Ministries $10,000 Cullman, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $102,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Central Asia Project 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $9,500 Richmond, VA, US Central Asia Bridge City Team 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $180,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $80,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2023
Linc Up Missions Inc $1,000 Bonifay, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Park Baptist Church $6,000 Rock Hill, SC, US Residency Program 2023
Pca Mission To North America $500 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2023
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Church Plant Startups And Training Events 2023
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Fund 2023
Pillar Church Planting Network $65,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Colombia Ministry 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $160,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Ministry Support 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $12,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Missionaries 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US The Trellis Project 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $25,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable Event 2023
Redeemer Presbyterian Church $5,500 Gardendale, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Acworth, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Cross Vision Missions $18,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support 2023
Eastern European Childrens Outreachinc $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $12,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2023
Footprints Abroad International Ministries $10,000 Cullman, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $102,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Central Asia Project 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $9,500 Richmond, VA, US Central Asia Bridge City Team 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $180,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2023
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $80,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2023
Linc Up Missions Inc $1,000 Bonifay, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Park Baptist Church $6,000 Rock Hill, SC, US Residency Program 2023
Pca Mission To North America $500 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2023
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Church Plant Startups And Training Events 2023
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Fund 2023
Pillar Church Planting Network $65,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Colombia Ministry 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $160,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Ministry Support 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $12,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Missionaries 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US The Trellis Project 2023
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $25,000 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable Event 2023
Redeemer Presbyterian Church $5,500 Gardendale, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Acworth, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support 2022
Eastern European Childrens Outreachinc $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $9,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Footprints Abroad International Ministries $10,000 Arab, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $102,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $230,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $30,270 Richmond, VA, US Church Plant In Central Asia Mega City Project 2022
Manas Development Group $250,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pca Mission To North America $6,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $30,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Church Planting Support In Us And Colombia 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Fund 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US The Trellis Project 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $6,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Missionaries 2022
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Acworth, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support 2022
Eastern European Childrens Outreachinc $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $9,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Footprints Abroad International Ministries $10,000 Arab, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $102,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $230,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $30,270 Richmond, VA, US Church Plant In Central Asia Mega City Project 2022
Manas Development Group $250,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pca Mission To North America $6,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $30,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Church Planting Support In Us And Colombia 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Fund 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US The Trellis Project 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $6,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Missionaries 2022
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Acworth, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support 2022
Eastern European Childrens Outreachinc $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $9,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Footprints Abroad International Ministries $10,000 Arab, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $102,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $230,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $30,270 Richmond, VA, US Church Plant In Central Asia Mega City Project 2022
Manas Development Group $250,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pca Mission To North America $6,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $30,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Church Planting Support In Us And Colombia 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Fund 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US The Trellis Project 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $6,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Missionaries 2022
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Acworth, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support 2022
Eastern European Childrens Outreachinc $12,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $9,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US Walker-north Jefferson Co, Al 2022
Footprints Abroad International Ministries $10,000 Arab, AL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $102,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $230,000 Richmond, VA, US Sending East Asian Missionaries Project 2022
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $30,270 Richmond, VA, US Church Plant In Central Asia Mega City Project 2022
Manas Development Group $250,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pca Mission To North America $6,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $30,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Church Planting Support In Us And Colombia 2022
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Fund 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US The Trellis Project 2022
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $6,000 Wheaton, IL, US Rtim Missionaries 2022
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Acworth, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support Fund 2021
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $4,000 Kansas City, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $102,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $270,000 Richmond, VA, US East Asian Missionary Fund 2021
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $90,000 Richmond, VA, US East Asian Missionary Fund 2021
Manas Development Group $40,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Manas Development Group $25,000 Washington, DC, US Middle East Health Clinic 2021
Pca Mission To North America $6,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2021
Pillar Church Planting Network $50,000 Wake Forest, NC, US Residency Scholarship Fund 2021
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $35,000 Wheaton, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $50,000 Wheaton, IL, US The Trellis Project 2021
Reaching And Teaching International Ministries Inc $30,000 Wheaton, IL, US Curriculum Project 2021
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support Fund 2020
Grace Covenant Church Of Bay County $100,000 Panama City, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $7,500 Richmond, VA, US One Cup Of Coffee Program 2020
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $270,000 Richmond, VA, US East Asian Missionary Fund 2020
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $9,000 Richmond, VA, US East Asian Missionary Fund 2020
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $91,500 Richmond, VA, US East Asian Missionary Fund 2020
Manas Development Group $40,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Manas Development Group $100,000 Washington, DC, US Rak Clinic Project 2020
Pca Mission To North America $6,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2020
St Andrew Baptist Church Inc $7,500 Panama City, FL, US East Asia Missionary Fund 2020
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Austin, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2019
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2019
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support Fund 2019
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $36,000 Richmond, VA, US One Cup Of Coffee Program 2019
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $12,000 Richmond, VA, US One Cup Of Coffee Program 2019
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $60,000 Richmond, VA, US One Cup Of Coffee Program 2019
Manas Development Group $140,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2019
Pca Mission To North America $12,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church Fund 2019
St Andrew Baptist Church Inc $18,000 Panama City, FL, US East Asia Missionary Fund 2019
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Villa Rica, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Cross Vision Missions $36,000 Tyler, TX, US Missionary Support Fund 2018
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $25,000 Richmond, VA, US Chengdu Project 2018
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $18,000 Richmond, VA, US One Cup Of Coffee Project 2018
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $20,000 Richmond, VA, US One Cup Of Coffee Project 2018
Pca Mission To North America $12,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2018
Be Love Orphan Outreach Missions Inc $12,000 Villa Rica, GA, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Cross Vision Missions $45,000 Tyler, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Freedom Church Baltimore Inc $100,000 Baltimore, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2017
International Mission Board Of The Southern Baptis $18,000 Richmond, VA, US One Cup Of Coffee Project 2017
Interstate Baptist Association $18,000 Portland, OR, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Pca Mission To North America $12,000 Charlotte, NC, US Redeemer Presbyterian Church 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Ergon Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 45-5017945
Website N/A
Address 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-1374

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ergon Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Pres, Dir, Sec John Drummond Jr
Dir, Vp John Drummond Sr
Dir, Vp Ashley Glover

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.