French Vaughan Family Foundation
French Vaughan Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K.
French Vaughan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: French Vaughan Family Foundation gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,342
- -62.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,068
- -70.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,887
- Total assets
- $3,042
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who French Vaughan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Randy L ($4K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $28K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randy L Austin, TX | Financial Stability assistance for housing | $4,000 |
| Ana Romero Family Austin, TX | Financial stability assistance - usually due to lack of work, missed utilities payments, delayed benefits such as SNAP | $2,505 |
| Brandon James Austin, TX | Financial Stability for housing | $1,887 |
| Lisa Rheams Family Austin, TX | Financial Stability assistance - rental assistance for move due to unlivable housing | $1,470 |
| Jayne Sigler Austin, TX | Immediate financial stability for housing, food, etc | $480 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,042 | $13,575 | $13,442 | $10,342 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | $2,475 | $22,436 | $30,035 | $27,599 | 4 | $30,035 |
| 2023 | $8,087 | $30,587 | $22,510 | $26,544 | 3 | $22,510 |
| 2022 | $10 | $14,683 | $14,673 | $11,333 | Total only | $14,673 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
French Vaughan Family Foundation is led by Paula Vaughan, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula Vaughan
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason E French
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marnie R Vaughan
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about French Vaughan Family Foundation
How much does French Vaughan Family Foundation give each year?
French Vaughan Family Foundation gave $10K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 4 grants.
What is French Vaughan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
French Vaughan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,887, and its average grant was $2,068, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does French Vaughan Family Foundation give grants?
French Vaughan Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (5 grants).
Does French Vaughan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on French Vaughan Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are French Vaughan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
French Vaughan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Randy L ($4,000), Ana Romero Family ($2,505) and Brandon James ($1,887), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is French Vaughan Family Foundation?
French Vaughan Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is French Vaughan Family Foundation's EIN?
French Vaughan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1400920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). French Vaughan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/french-vaughan-family-foundation-morg_b3bcd4371d024ed48b837e93ebe54ef0
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