Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,000 the year before.
25% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 27 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 28 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $37,500 | 24 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Vaughan W Brown Family 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.
What Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| Montana | 6 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 5 | $7,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | operation fund for the photography and art departments | $7,000 |
| Cottonwood Day School | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jorge Pastore Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | maintenance and operation fund for Galena Lodge and its trail system | $2,000 |
| Northwest Presbyterian Church | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Georgia Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Haven | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Nemours Foundation | Pet Therapy Program | $1,500 |
| Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Atlanta International School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | English Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Lilys Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Thrive Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wild Love Preserve | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dec My Room Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Heroes and Horses Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Montana Raptor Conservation Center | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Natalie Brown
- Frank D Brown III
- Susannah Kavanaugh
Questions people ask
Does Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation give?
$37,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Natalie Brown (Dir, Sec), Frank D Brown III (Pres, Dir, Treas) and Susannah Kavanaugh (Dir, VP).
What does Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.