Vaughan Family Foundation
Vaughan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Universal City, Texas. In 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $23,999, generally to charitable organizations.
Vaughan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Vaughan Family Foundation gave $24K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,999
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $1,333
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $27,077
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% 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 Vaughan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to email Wendy Vaughan with information about the organization, its charitable status, and why it is deserving of a grant. Awards are generally limited to charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says requests should be made by December 1 for consideration in that year.
- Deadline
- The filing says requests should be made by December 1 for consideration in that year.
- Contact
Application contact: Wendy Vaughan
Mailing address: 2801 Universal City Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148
Phone: (210) 831-1104
Email: wendy@vfftx.org
Website: https://www.vfftx.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vaughan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feed My Starving Children ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s 2025 grants went to recipients in Texas (72% of grant dollars), Minnesota (21%), California (3%), Colorado (2%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vaughan Family 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
In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Universal City Food Packing Event | $5,089 |
| First Baptist Church Universal City Universal City, TX | General Support | $2,250 |
| Gizmos Gift Universal City, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Antonio San Antonio, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Lightshine Recordings Universal City, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Agape Ministry San Antonio, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Academy Universal City, TX | Band Support | $1,292 |
| Friends of Universal City Library Universal City, TX | General Support | $1,250 |
| Olympia Otters Swim Club Universal City, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
| Randolph Area Christian Assistance Schertz, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,077 | $49,070 | $24,367 | $23,999 | 18 | $24,367 | $14,499 | $1,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vaughan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 included support for food assistance, meal services, a church, a library, an animal-care organization, and other recipients.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Feed My Starving Children says it works to address child hunger worldwide. Meals on Wheels San Antonio says it serves frail and isolated residents in the greater San Antonio region. The Agape Ministry says it provides emergency food, clothing, referrals, and other resources to families in parts of northeast San Antonio and nearby communities. Homes for the Homeless says it supports the Universal City animal-care facility and helps stray animals receive care and find homes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $23,999. Grant amounts ranged from $107 to $5,089, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,089 to Feed My Starving Children for a Universal City food-packing event; $2,250 to First Baptist Church Universal City for general support; and $2,000 each to Gizmos Gift, Meals on Wheels San Antonio, Lightshine Recordings, and The Agape Ministry for general support. Other grants included $1,292 to First Baptist Academy for band support, $1,250 to Friends of Universal City Library for general support, and $803 to Prager University Foundation for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wendy Vaughan as president; Phil Vaughan as secretary/treasurer; and Brynn Vaughan, Quinn Vaughan, and Nancy Vaughan as directors.
Vaughan Family Foundation is led by Wendy Vaughan, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Vaughan
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brynn Vaughan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Vaughan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Vaughan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Vaughan
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Vaughan Family Foundation
How much does Vaughan Family Foundation give each year?
Vaughan Family Foundation gave $24K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Vaughan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Vaughan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,333, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vaughan Family Foundation give grants?
Vaughan Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Universal City, TX (9 grants) and San Antonio, TX (4 grants).
Does Vaughan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Vaughan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vaughan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Vaughan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feed My Starving Children ($5,089), First Baptist Church Universal City ($2,250) and Gizmos Gift ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vaughan Family Foundation?
Vaughan Family Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vaughan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, meal services, a church, a library, an animal-care organization, and other recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vaughan Family Foundation?
The filing says to email Wendy Vaughan with information about the organization, its charitable status, and why it is deserving of a grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vaughan Family Foundation's EIN?
Vaughan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4230123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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