Vaughan Foundation
The Vaughan Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports $72,000 in grants to 21 organizations, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and cultural organizations.
Vaughan Foundation at a glance
In short: Vaughan Foundation gave $72K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,000
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,429
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,272,166
- +16.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Vaughan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists written requests to George Vaughan and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Submit requests prior to the annual meeting.
- Deadline
- Submit requests prior to the annual meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: George Vaughan
Mailing address: 10800 Sentinel Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 352-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vaughan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of San Antonio ($15K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vaughan Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 $49K (2020) to $72K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Assist the Needy | $15,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | Assist the Needy | $7,500 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation San Antonio, TX | Educational Funding | $5,000 |
| Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Foundation San Antonio, TX | Operating Budget | $3,500 |
| Museum of Big Bend- SUL Ross State Univeristy Alpine, TX | Operating Budget | $3,500 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory San Antonio, TX | Operational Funding | $3,500 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund for the College of Sciences San Antonio, TX | Educational Funding | $3,000 |
| The Witte Museum San Antonio, TX | Cultural, Educational an Scientific Support | $3,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund San Antonio, TX | Cultural, Educational and Scientific Support | $3,000 |
| Family Services Association San Antonio, TX | Family Assistance | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,272,166 | $255,702 | $73,437 | $72,000 | 21 | $72,000 | $163,131 | $91,642 |
| 2023 | $1,089,903 | $120,605 | $66,936 | $64,500 | 21 | $64,500 | $3,595 | $58,568 |
| 2022 | $1,034,036 | $123,478 | $67,465 | $63,500 | 21 | $63,500 | $36,142 | $58,831 |
| 2021 | $978,023 | $172,830 | $60,023 | $57,000 | 21 | $57,000 | $70,607 | $58,210 |
| 2020 | $865,216 | $99,309 | $50,258 | $49,000 | 18 | — | $58,801 | $46,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vaughan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for hunger relief, education, health care, family assistance, museums, and cultural and scientific organizations.
The San Antonio Food Bank says its mission is to fight hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. The Alamo Heights School Foundation says its mission is to enhance academic excellence for every student, with a focus on funding teachers and staff. Youth Orchestras of San Antonio says it provides shared musical experiences that unlock possibility and foster belonging for youth of all backgrounds. The Brackenridge Park Conservancy describes itself as a steward and advocate for the park’s natural, historic, educational, and recreational resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $72,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest awards included $15,000 to United Way of San Antonio and $7,500 to the San Antonio Food Bank, both for “assist the needy”; $5,000 to the Alamo Heights School Foundation for educational funding; and $3,500 each to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Museum of Big Bend, and Hemisfair Conservatory.
Other reported 2024 grants included $3,000 each to the UTSA Dean’s Fund for the College of Sciences, the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund, Family Services Association, and BAMC Fisher House; and $2,500 to Transplants for Children. Youth Orchestras of San Antonio and Brackenridge Park Conservancy each received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George C Vaughan as president; Curtis Vaughan III, Robert L Vaughan, and Ben F Foster Jr as vice presidents; Robert L Vaughan as treasurer; and Robert Turnbull and Dr Richard S Vaughan as directors.
Vaughan Foundation is led by George C. Vaughan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George C. Vaughan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard S. Vaughan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Turnbull
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben F. Foster Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Vaughan III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Vaughan
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vaughan Foundation
How much does Vaughan Foundation give each year?
Vaughan Foundation gave $72K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 21 grants.
What is Vaughan Foundation's typical grant size?
Vaughan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,429, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vaughan Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Vaughan Foundation give grants?
Vaughan Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (19 grants).
Does Vaughan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of Vaughan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Funding" (3 grants).
Who are Vaughan Foundation's largest grantees?
Vaughan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of San Antonio ($15,000), San Antonio Food Bank ($7,500) and Alamo Heights School Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vaughan Foundation?
Vaughan Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (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 Vaughan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for hunger relief, education, health care, family assistance, museums, and cultural and scientific organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vaughan Foundation?
The filing lists written requests to George Vaughan and states that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vaughan Foundation's EIN?
Vaughan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6040833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Vaughan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vaughan-foundation-morg_7529274a9d79434fbcc5cd85139a16af
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