The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$39.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
32% 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 | $1.4 million | 55 | $33.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 55 | $37.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 57 | $39.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Northern Trust Company 1801 Post Oak Blvd Suite 500, Houston, TX 77056 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 336-6100 |
| What to submit | Applications are in letter form |
What The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 54 | $1.7 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $200,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | To support the annual fund | $250,000 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | To support the abiquiu garden project and fund a new visitor bench and studio | $200,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | For general operating support | $200,000 |
| Chinati Foundation | For general operating support | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | For general operating support | $100,000 |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | To support the cockrell butterfly center and renovation of the pollinator garden | $50,000 |
| Zilker 351 | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston (Mfah) | To support education programs at bayou bend | $35,000 |
| Astrodome Conservancy | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Good Reason Houston Inc | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Great Springs Project Inc | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Houston Audubon Society | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Houston Center for Contemporary Crafts | To support the residency program in houston | $20,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Menil Collection | To support the chryssa & new york exhibitions | $20,000 |
| Preservation Houston | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Trail Conservancy | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Urban Harvest | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Archaeology Now | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To support the dropout prevention program at hollibrook elementary school (sbisd) | $15,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Trees for Houston | To support annual tree planting (special grant) | $15,000 |
| Alley Theatre | To support education and community engagement department initiatives | $10,000 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Asia Society Texas Center | To support 2024-2025 education and outreach initiatives | $10,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | To support the overnight camp program | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston | For general operating support and in honor of directors retirement | $10,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Conservation History Assoc of Texas | To support the texas fauna project | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | To provide a capital gift toward beautification of the new campus | $10,000 |
| Fotofest Inc | To support fotofest biennial 2024 | $10,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | For general operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Duncan E Osborne
- Elizabeth B Osborne
- George Peterkin
- John Peterkin
- The Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Duncan E Osborne (Trustee), Elizabeth B Osborne (Trustee), George Peterkin (Trustee) and John Peterkin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Susan Vaughan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.