The Vaughn Foundation
The Vaughn Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas, established in 1954. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a broad philanthropic mission supporting multiple sectors across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$448K
+10.5% YoY
Grant Count
61
+7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+3.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Vaughn Foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes, including:
Arts and Culture
- Performing arts (dance, ballet, theater, music, orchestral music)
Education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Elementary education
- Higher education
- Philanthropy and nonprofits
Health
- In-patient medical care
- Hospital care
- Diseases and conditions
Religion
- Christianity and Protestantism
Human Services
- Family services
- Child welfare
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $2,500 to $20,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Vaughn Foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states, with primary focus in:
- Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin)
- Kentucky
- New Jersey
- New York
- Washington
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets
- Total assets: $6,015,040 (as of 2024)
Revenue & Expenses (2024)
- Total revenues: $294,967
- Total expenses: $490,900
- Investment income and dividends: $237,266
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $57,701
Historical Assets
- 2023: $6,212,858
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,015,040 | $6,212,858 | $6,547,971 |
| Revenue | $294,967 | $110,619 | $-142,025 |
| Expenses | $490,900 | $445,733 | $481,974 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $469,200 | $425,367 | $436,709 |
| Net Investment Income | $273,267 | $199,028 | $101,141 |
| Distributable Amount | $414,322 | $412,244 | $424,784 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cadence Bank serves as a co-trustee of the foundation and receives compensation for this role.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence Bank | Co-Trustee | — | $37,900 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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