Vaughan Foundation
Accepts applications
Vaughan Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $64,500 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,500 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 21 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George Vaughan 10800 Sentinel Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 352-1300 |
| What to submit | Written requests |
| Deadlines | Prior to annual meeting |
What Vaughan Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $72,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of San Antonio | Assist the needy | $15,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Assist the needy | $7,500 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | Educational funding | $5,000 |
| Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Foundation | Operating budget | $3,500 |
| Museum of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | Operating budget | $3,500 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | Operational funding | $3,500 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund for the College of Sciences | Educational funding | $3,000 |
| The Witte Museum | Cultural, educational an scientific support | $3,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | Cultural, educational and scientific support | $3,000 |
| Family Services Association | Family assistance | $3,000 |
| Bamc Fisher House | Operational funding | $3,000 |
| Transplants for Children | Operating budget | $2,500 |
| Acorn School | Private kindergarten operational funding | $2,000 |
| University of Texas - McDonald Observatory | Educational funding | $2,000 |
| The San Antonio Academy | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| Texas Military Intitute | Private school educational funding | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | Operating budget | $2,000 |
| Youth Orchestras of San Antonio | Support of cultural arts | $1,500 |
| Good Samaritan Center | Operational funding | $1,500 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | Operational funding | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- George C Vaughan
- Curtis Vaughan III
- Robert L Vaughan
- Ben F Foster Jr
- Robert Turnbull
- Dr Richard S Vaughan
Questions people ask
Does Vaughan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to annual meeting.
How much does Vaughan Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Vaughan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George C Vaughan (President), Curtis Vaughan III (Vice President), Robert L Vaughan (Vice President/Treasurer) and Ben F Foster Jr (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Vaughan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.