The Vaughan Foundation
The Vaughan Foundation is a private foundation based in Marietta, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $284,000, primarily to organizations in Georgia. Grant purposes listed that year included children’s programs and care, hunger and homelessness services, education, and arts and cultural programming.
The Vaughan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vaughan Foundation gave $284K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Georgia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $284,000
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,833
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $4,777,234
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (98% 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 The Vaughan 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: 468 Keeler Woods Drive N W, Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: (770) 598-3111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vaughan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fumc ($65K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 104 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 2% to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Vaughan Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $82K (2020) to $890K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fumc Marietta, GA | Children's Programs, Hunger, Music | $65,000 |
| Must Ministries Marietta, GA | Homeless, Hunger | $35,000 |
| Marietta Schools Foundation Marietta, GA | Education - Children | $16,500 |
| Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society Marietta, GA | Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| Calvary Children's Home Powder Springs, GA | Children's Care | $15,000 |
| Mountain Top Boy's Home Sugar Valley, GA | Children's Care | $15,000 |
| Marietta Educational Garden Center Marietta, GA | Children's Garden | $15,000 |
| Marietta Kiwanis Foundation Marietta, GA | Children's Program Support | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Strand Inc Marietta, GA | Education Programs | $12,000 |
| Live Safe Resources Marietta, GA | Women and Children Social Services | $12,000 |
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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 | $4,777,234 | $486,339 | $448,018 | $284,000 | 24 | $284,000 | $141,598 | $369,878 |
| 2023 | $4,738,913 | $181,660 | $431,532 | $280,500 | 23 | $280,500 | $119,715 | $335,196 |
| 2022 | $4,988,785 | $330,332 | $201,630 | $140,640 | 16 | $140,640 | $127,776 | $341,452 |
| 2021 | $4,860,083 | $797,910 | $1,023,467 | $890,400 | 29 | $890,400 | $124,548 | $328,706 |
| 2020 | $5,085,640 | $208,907 | $201,858 | $81,596 | 12 | — | $137,500 | $303,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vaughan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $370K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in children’s care, education, human services, historic preservation, horticulture, and the arts.
Grantee missions illustrate the work of some supported organizations. Must Ministries describes its mission as serving neighbors in need and transforming lives and communities in response to Christ’s call. Marietta Schools Foundation says it supports educational achievement and excellence among students, faculty, staff, and administration of Marietta City Schools. Calvary Children’s Home says it provides a safe, loving Christian environment for children needing long-term care. Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society says it shares community stories and preserves places through advocacy and education. Friends of the Strand says it enriches and engages its regional community through diverse entertainment and memorable experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $284,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $65,000, with a median of $7,250.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $65,000 to FUMC for children’s programs, hunger, and music; $35,000 to Must Ministries for homelessness and hunger; and $16,500 to Marietta Schools Foundation for children’s education. It also gave $15,000 each to Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Calvary Children’s Home, Mountain Top Boy’s Home, and Marietta Educational Garden Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Frank Moore as trustee, Jean K Hawkins as president, and Nansi L Sparks as secretary/treasurer.
The Vaughan Foundation is led by Jean K. Hawkins, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean K. Hawkins
President
Trustee → Secretary Tr, 2022
Secretary Tr → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $30K (2024)
C. Frank Moore
Trustee
Secretary T → President, 2022
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Nansi L. Sparks
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
$5K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bill Rohner (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to C Frank Moore (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Vaughan Foundation
How much does The Vaughan Foundation give each year?
The Vaughan Foundation gave $284K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $281K across 23 grants.
What is The Vaughan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vaughan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,250, and its average grant was $11,833, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vaughan Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Vaughan Foundation give grants?
The Vaughan Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marietta, GA (18 grants).
Does The Vaughan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Vaughan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Vaughan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vaughan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fumc ($65,000), Must Ministries ($35,000) and Marietta Schools Foundation ($16,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vaughan Foundation?
The Vaughan Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $370K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Vaughan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in children’s care, education, human services, historic preservation, horticulture, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vaughan 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 The Vaughan Foundation's EIN?
The Vaughan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1900965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Vaughan 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Vaughan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-vaughan-foundation-morg_65eab2a9ca2849ce82fbbd8bdc0d6590
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