George G Vaught Jr Foundation
George G Vaught Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $335 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $250K.
George G Vaught Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: George G Vaught Jr Foundation gave $250K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,333
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $335
- -97.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (60% 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 George G Vaught Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hot Springs Public Schools ($100K). Together the top 3 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How George G Vaught Jr Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $250K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Public Schools Hot Springs, AR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Friends of Majestic Park Hot Springs, AR | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335 | $252,000 | $264,751 | $250,000 | 3 | $264,751 | $1,094 |
| 2024 | $13,086 | $163,147 | $150,061 | $150,000 | 2 | $150,061 | $663 |
| 2023 | — | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George G Vaught Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George G Vaught Jr Foundation is led by Amy Vaught Earls, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Vaught Earls
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hutchins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Earls III
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 George G Vaught Jr Foundation
How much does George G Vaught Jr Foundation give each year?
George G Vaught Jr Foundation gave $250K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
What is George G Vaught Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
George G Vaught Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $83,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George G Vaught Jr Foundation give grants?
George G Vaught Jr Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hot Springs, AR (2 grants).
Does George G Vaught Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George G Vaught Jr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is George G Vaught Jr Foundation?
George G Vaught Jr Foundation reported $335 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George G Vaught Jr Foundation's EIN?
George G Vaught Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3859204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work George G Vaught Jr Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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