Vicksburg Foundation
Vicksburg Foundation is a private foundation based in Vicksburg, Michigan. Its 2024 grantmaking supported organizations and projects in the area, including housing, schools, community services, arts, and historical preservation.
Vicksburg Foundation at a glance
In short: Vicksburg Foundation gave $302K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $301,511
- +47.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,736
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $5,114,812
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vicksburg Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No particular application format is prescribed, but applicants must submit a description of the purpose and amount requested and evidence of exempt status. Contact Mr. Rudy Callen, President. Organizations contributing to the betterment of life in Vicksburg or southeast Kalamazoo County receive priority, though other organizations may also be considered. The board meets periodically to review applications.
- Review Cycle
- There are no deadlines for filing applications.
- Deadline
- There are no deadlines for filing applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Rudy Callen President
Mailing address: Vicksburg Foundation PO Box 177, Vicksburg, MI 49097
Phone: (269) 381-7600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vicksburg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vicksburg Community Schools ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 89 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The foundation gives priority to organizations contributing to the betterment of life in Vicksburg or southeast Kalamazoo County, while also considering other organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vicksburg Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $36K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2021) to $345K (2019). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Vicksburg Vicksburg, MI | Single Family Housing Improvement | $50,000 |
| Village of Schoolcraft Schoolcraft, MI | Paving the Way to Sustainability | $46,000 |
| Vicksburg Community Schools Vicksburg, MI | Innovation Project | $40,000 |
| South County Community Services Vicksburg, MI | Senior Center-Phase One | $28,100 |
| Schoolcraft Historical Society Schoolcraft, MI | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| Vicksburg Community Schools Vicksburg, MI | Digital Sign | $20,000 |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center Vicksburg, MI | Fundraising Match | $15,000 |
| Vicksburg Historical Society Vicksburg, MI | Curator Salary | $15,000 |
| Vicksburg Comm Schools Foundation Vicksburg, MI | Bardeen Teacher Incentive | $13,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI | 2024 Campaign | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,114,812 | $408,454 | $339,062 | $301,511 | 17 | $312,678 | $336,714 | $268,495 |
| 2023 | $5,045,420 | $470,196 | $238,196 | $205,178 | 16 | $217,455 | $393,233 | $240,005 |
| 2022 | $4,813,420 | $325,873 | $338,947 | $270,037 | 23 | $309,844 | $242,607 | $245,335 |
| 2021 | $4,826,494 | $457,502 | $266,358 | $194,036 | 13 | $246,992 | $382,265 | $273,670 |
| 2020 | $4,631,865 | $266,126 | $272,964 | $233,883 | 20 | — | $197,359 | $236,019 |
| 2019 | $4,638,703 | $1,805,343 | $378,476 | $345,372 | 18 | — | $741,249 | $227,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vicksburg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grants show support for community projects, education, human services, arts, and historical organizations. Among its grantees, South County Community Services describes its mission as working with families to improve quality of life and connecting people with resources to manage life’s challenges and opportunities. Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center says its mission is “to enrich the culture of the Vicksburg area,” while United Way of South Central Michigan describes its work as bringing people, ideas, and resources together to create a flourishing, equitable life for everyone.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $301,511. Grants ranged from $2,350 to $50,000, with a median award of $13,000. Larger awards included $50,000 to the Village of Vicksburg for single-family housing improvement, $46,000 to the Village of Schoolcraft for “Paving the Way to Sustainability,” and $40,000 to Vicksburg Community Schools for an innovation project. Other notable awards included $28,100 to South County Community Services for its senior center, $25,000 to Schoolcraft Historical Society for capital improvements, and $20,000 to Vicksburg Community Schools for a digital sign.
Other 2024 grants included $15,000 to Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center for a fundraising match and $10,000 to United Way of South Central Michigan for its campaign. South County Community Services also received grants of $9,600 and $6,100. First Day Shoe Fund received $5,000; it says it provides new athletic shoes at no cost to students at Kalamazoo County public elementary schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rudy Callen as president and treasurer; William Oswalt as president emeritus; Warren Lawrence as secretary; Lloyd E. Appell as vice president; and James Shaw, Dr. David Schriemer, Katie Grossman, and Amie McCaw as directors.
Vicksburg Foundation is led by Rudy Callen, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rudy Callen
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schriemer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amie McCaw
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Grossman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Shaw
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd E. Appell
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Lawrence
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Oswalt
President Emeritus
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jim Shaw (2019–2020) — Director
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 Foundation
How much does Vicksburg Foundation give each year?
Vicksburg Foundation gave $302K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 16 grants.
What is Vicksburg Foundation's typical grant size?
Vicksburg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $17,736, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vicksburg Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does Vicksburg Foundation give grants?
Vicksburg Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vicksburg, MI (12 grants) and Schoolcraft, MI (2 grants).
Does Vicksburg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Vicksburg Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Vicksburg Foundation's largest grantees?
Vicksburg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vicksburg Community Schools ($60,000 across 2 grants), Village of Vicksburg ($50,000) and Village of Schoolcraft ($46,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vicksburg Foundation?
Vicksburg Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vicksburg Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grants show support for community projects, education, human services, arts, and historical organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vicksburg Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vicksburg Foundation's EIN?
Vicksburg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6065237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Vicksburg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vicksburg-foundation-morg_8d9d2f1791fc4b8582f29ffc866bec35
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