Gaughan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gaughan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $800,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 13 | $24.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 13 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
Gaughan 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 Gaughan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 7 | $890,000 |
| California | 2 | $650,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gorman High School | Charitable | $800,000 |
| University of Southern California | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Creighton University | Charitable | $200,000 |
| University of San Francisco | Charitable | $200,000 |
| National Cowboy and Wester Heritage | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Prca Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Sch | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Coll | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cornea Research Foundation of Ameri | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Scho | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Viator Catholic School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Anthony Padua Roman Catholic Sch | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Gaughan
Questions people ask
Does Gaughan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gaughan Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Gaughan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael J Gaughan (President).
What does Gaughan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.