Gaughan Family Foundation
The Gaughan Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and reports no direct charitable activities.
Gaughan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gaughan Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $138K), top state Nevada. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,800,000
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $138,462
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,373,286
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gaughan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4021 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (702) 877-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gaughan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bishop Gorman High School ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 73 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 36% to California, and 11% to Nebraska. Oklahoma and Colorado each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gaughan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $230K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $230K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 188% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $625K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gorman High School Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $800,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Charitable | $200,000 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| National Cowboy and Wester Heritage Oklahoma, OK | Charitable | $25,000 |
| PRCA Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Sch Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Coll Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cornea Research Foundation of Ameri Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Scho Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,373,286 | $1,729,903 | $2,366,062 | $1,800,000 | 13 | $1,800,000 | $1,180,246 | $1,242,871 |
| 2023 | $18,506,466 | $782,445 | $1,933,946 | $1,360,000 | 13 | $1,360,000 | $211,438 | $1,135,219 |
| 2022 | $18,559,063 | $608,371 | $1,752,999 | $1,315,000 | 14 | $1,315,000 | $172,774 | $1,141,522 |
| 2021 | $19,088,107 | $2,502,095 | $1,078,294 | $625,000 | 16 | $625,000 | $2,077,743 | $1,198,521 |
| 2020 | $17,122,191 | $1,351,130 | $886,427 | $650,000 | 17 | — | $1,130,442 | $1,003,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaughan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions. The University of San Francisco describes its mission as providing higher education with a global perspective and educating leaders to fashion a more humane and just world. Creighton University describes itself as a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,800,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $800,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants were $800,000 to Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, $450,000 to the University of Southern California, and $200,000 each to Creighton University and the University of San Francisco. The listed grant purposes were charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael J. Gaughan was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Gaughan Family Foundation is led by Michael J. Gaughan, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Gaughan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gaughan Family Foundation
How much does Gaughan Family Foundation give each year?
Gaughan Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 13 grants.
What is Gaughan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gaughan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $138,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gaughan Family Foundation that year got $230K on average.
Where does Gaughan Family Foundation give grants?
Gaughan Family Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (36%) and Nebraska (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (7 grants).
Does Gaughan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Gaughan Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Gaughan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gaughan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bishop Gorman High School ($800,000), University of Southern California ($450,000) and Creighton University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gaughan Family Foundation?
Gaughan Family Foundation reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gaughan Family Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions. The University of San Francisco describes its mission as providing higher education with a global perspective and educating leaders to fashion a more humane and just world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gaughan Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gaughan Family Foundation's EIN?
Gaughan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0873950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gaughan Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gaughan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gaughan-family-foundation-morg_9d0b2a93f8cc41eab2c0541076eed81e
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