The Ergon Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting religious and faith-based initiatives, particularly in the areas of church planting and missionary work. Its mission focuses on providing financial assistance for various church-related projects, including sending missionaries to East Asia and supporting church development in Central Asia and Colombia. The foundation primarily serves religious organizations and international relief agencies, reflecting a commitment to fostering faith-based community engagement and outreach. Through its grants, it aims to empower churches and missionary efforts, contributing to both local and international communities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established faith-based organizations focused on church planting, missionary projects, or related training/residency programs with a demonstrated track record and existing connections to the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • Mission aligned with church planting, missionary support, or training/residency models.
- • Operating in states the funder has supported (examples include VA, IL, NC, FL).
- • Capacity to manage larger unrestricted or multi-year awards.
- • Existing relationship or endorsement from a current or past grantee or board contact.
- • History of international missionary activity or church-network partnerships.
Geography
Recent grants were distributed across 10 states and the foundation’s giving is multi-state rather than limited to a single city or county, with the largest state share at about 32%.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct recipients (22 grants) with nine repeat grantees and four new entrants; dollar concentration is moderate (top five = 63%) which indicates a mix of repeat major grantees and other recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation’s materials state it awards to preselected applicants (invitation-only), which limits unsolicited entry, but the observed history shows four new recipients in 2023 so occasional new entrants are added.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
