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French Vaughan Family Foundation

Accepts applications Austin, Texas · EIN 881400920

French Vaughan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,342 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,887 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2025 was down from $25,905 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$19,1113$8,087
2024$25,9054$0
2025$10,3425$0

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

ContactPaula Vaughan
6808 Walebridge Ln, Austin, TX 78739
Phone or email(512) 698-7521, fvff.pv@gmail.com
What to submitNeeds are assessed on a range of topics - submission is directed to foundation via discussion of the situation with social workers, churches, or referrals from other social services groups. Immediate needs are taken care of and longer term issues of financial stability arise once engaged with individuals.
RestrictionsPrimarily immediate needs to support financial stability in housing, food, clothing, medical needs, extraordinary events - car repairs. Most financial stability needs are served in the Austin Metro Area.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What French Vaughan Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas5$10,342

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
TX
Financial Stability assistance for housing$4,000
Individual
TX
Financial stability assistance - usually due to lack of work, missed utilities payments, delayed benefits such as SNAP$2,505
Individual
TX
Financial Stability for housing$1,887
Individual
TX
Financial Stability assistance - rental assistance for move due to unlivable housing$1,470
Individual
TX
Immediate financial stability for housing, food, etc$480

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does French Vaughan Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does French Vaughan Family Foundation give?

$10,342 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,887.

Who runs French Vaughan Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Paula Vaughan (President), Jason French (Treasurer) and Marnie Vaughan (Secretary).

What does French Vaughan Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.

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