Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, with the listed grants supporting animal welfare.
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan at a glance
In short: Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan gave $435K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $435,300
- +54.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,485
- -64.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $5,440,281
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2935 S Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL 62711
Phone: (217) 891-7991
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Humane ($115K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 49 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2020) to $435K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Humane Springfield, IL | Contribution to provide animal welfare including medicine, food, and shelter. | $115,000 |
| Macoupin County Adopt-a-Pet Benld, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $53,000 |
| Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Springfield, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Logan County Lincoln, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $41,000 |
| Quincy K-9 Connection Quincy, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $35,000 |
| Almost Home Foundation Elk Grove Village, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $30,000 |
| Animal Protection League Springfield, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $30,000 |
| Wild Canine Rescue Springfield, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $25,000 |
| Wish Bone Canine Rescue Normal, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $25,000 |
| Menard Animal Protection Petersburg, IL | Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare. | $10,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,440,281 | $465,153 | $489,361 | $435,300 | 13 | $438,871 | $426,350 | $302,714 |
| 2024 | $5,464,489 | $395,481 | $333,284 | $282,000 | 3 | $289,074 | $351,271 | $299,310 |
| 2023 | $5,402,292 | $258,738 | $386,331 | $321,045 | 11 | $333,944 | $208,486 | $280,837 |
| 2022 | $5,529,885 | $233,697 | $387,571 | $303,500 | 11 | $320,814 | $174,799 | $290,706 |
| 2021 | $5,683,759 | $539,380 | $382,949 | $316,275 | 11 | $327,111 | $488,779 | $319,330 |
| 2020 | $5,527,328 | $279,459 | $310,485 | $254,300 | 12 | — | $235,417 | $269,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in animal welfare. For example, the Humane Society of Logan County describes its mission as preventing animal cruelty and neglect, promoting adoption, addressing pet overpopulation, and educating the public about humane treatment. Almost Home Foundation says it rescues homeless dogs and cats and provides medical care until they find permanent homes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $435,300. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $115,000, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest listed grants were $115,000 to Illinois Humane, $53,000 to Macoupin County Adopt-A-Pet, $50,000 to Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control, and $41,000 to the Humane Society of Logan County.
Other listed recipients included Quincy K-9 Connection ($35,000), Almost Home Foundation ($30,000), Animal Protection League ($30,000), Wild Canine Rescue ($25,000), and Wish Bone Canine Rescue ($25,000). The grantees’ descriptions include rescuing homeless or abandoned animals, providing care and shelter, and finding animals permanent homes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
R Lee Allen is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan is led by R. Lee Allen, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R. Lee Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to R Lee Allen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan
How much does Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan give each year?
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan gave $435K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $282K across 3 grants.
What is Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan's typical grant size?
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,485, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan give grants?
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, IL (4 grants) and Normal, IL (2 grants).
Does Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to Promote Animal Welfare." (12 grants).
Who are Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan's largest grantees?
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan's largest 2025 grantees include Illinois Humane ($115,000), Macoupin County Adopt-a-Pet ($53,000) and Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan?
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $439K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan?
The foundation states that it 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 Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan's EIN?
Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6299194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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