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George G Vaught Jr Foundation

Preselected recipients only Colorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 923859204

George G Vaught Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$100,0002$0
2024$150,0002$13,086
2025$250,0003$335

How to apply

George G Vaught Jr Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What George G Vaught Jr Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arkansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Arkansas2$150,000
Colorado1$100,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hot Springs Public Schools
Hot Springs, AR
General support$100,000
Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center
Colorado Springs, CO
General support$100,000
Friends of Majestic Park
Hot Springs, AR
General support$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George G Vaught Jr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George G Vaught Jr Foundation give?

$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.

Who runs George G Vaught Jr Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Amy Vaught Earls (President/Secretary/Treasurer), James Earls III (Vice President) and Steve Hutchins (Director).

What does George G Vaught Jr Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and environment and conservation.

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