Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock
Preselected recipients only
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,098 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $27,000. 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$140,098
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $267,432 the year before.
30% 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 | $166,547 | 7 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $267,432 | 10 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $140,098 | 10 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock 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 Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $63,098 |
| Georgia | 3 | $62,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc | Unrestricted general | $27,000 |
| Nat'l Museum of the Mighty 8th Airforce | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Archbold Expeditions | Unrestricted general | $15,660 |
| Earlham College | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Support the state botanical | $15,000 |
| Stetson University Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Rollins College | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| University of Miami | Unrestricted general | $1,438 |
| Hearthstone Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Hetzel
- C Roland Vaughn III
- Dr James P Vaughn Jr
- Mr James L Watt
- Victoria Vaughn
- Augustus G Vaughn
- Vette Hetzel Salerno
- Alvin H Vaughn
Questions people ask
Does Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock give?
$140,098 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Hetzel (Trustee), C Roland Vaughn III (Trustee), Dr James P Vaughn Jr (Trustee) and Mr James L Watt (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-Blackrock fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.