Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation
The mission of the organization focuses on bringing together the business community to support economic development long-term strategic planning, develop funding, and provide expertise in the development of sound local and regional policies to advance economic development and prosperity in the region.
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation at a glance
In short: Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $9,224,041
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 1622 Washington LLC ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $475K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1622 Washington LLC Vicksburg, MS | Economic Development | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,224,041 | $317,112 | $559,869 | $300,000 | 1 | $13,612 |
| 2023 | $9,466,798 | $584,438 | $382,354 | $300,000 | 1 | $8,978 |
| 2022 | $9,264,714 | $588,111 | $532,531 | $475,000 | 1 | $593 |
| 2021 | $9,209,134 | $4,024,550 | $29,519 | — | — | $50 |
| 2020 | $5,214,103 | $2,611,810 | $54,431 | — | — | $60 |
| 2019 | $2,656,724 | $2,623,908 | $42,862 | — | — | $7,774 |
About Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Vicksburg, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation is led by Linda Fondren, Chairwoman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Fondren
Chairwoman
Board Member → Chairwoman, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austin Golding
Incoming Cha
Board Member → Incoming Cha, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeremy Kyser
Treasurer
Chairman → Past Charima, 2023
Past Charima → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Riley Nelson
Past Chairman
Board Member → Chairman Elect, 2023
Chairman Elect → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bob Morrison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pablo Diaz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Blake Teller
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Laura Beth Strickland
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tim Cantwell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Charles Waring
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mike Curits
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Oren Ruth
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Stuart Green
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Mark Buys (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Jones (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Lee (2019–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Don Brown (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Hunter Fordice (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeb Blackburn (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Burke (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ginger Donohue (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Keith Flowers (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Fagan (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carl Hearn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Fagan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Gilmer (2019–2020) — Chairwoman
- Former: Ken Rector (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Robert R. Morrsion (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation
How much does Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation give each year?
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation?
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $317K.
What is Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation?
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Vicksburg, MS. It holds $9.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation operate?
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation's EIN?
Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6025313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Vicksburg and Warren County Industrial Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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