Vaughan Foundation
The Vaughan Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists contributions to the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Trail’s End Wildlife Refuge, and Street Life to the Sweet Life.
Vaughan Foundation at a glance
In short: Vaughan Foundation gave $69.8M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23.3M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,759,616
- +2993.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -92.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,253,205
- +42178.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,342,507
- -66.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 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: 101 N Main Street 7Th Floor, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 663-2445
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 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ann Arbor Area Community Fdn ($69.7M). Together the top 3 received $69.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 158 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Michigan recipients. Its itemized grants also include recipients in Indiana and Texas, each receiving less than 1% of the total.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vaughan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2933% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $69.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $69.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Area Community Fdn Ann Arbor, MI | Used Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $69,709,616 |
| Trail's End Wildlife Refuge Martinsville, IN | Used Consistent W/501(C)(3) Status | $30,000 |
| Street Life to the Sweet Life Splendora, TX | Used Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) Status | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,342,507 | $57,623,925 | $69,950,845 | $69,759,616 | 3 | $69,759,616 | $2,106,395 | $3,141,012 |
| 2024 | $18,669,429 | $4,925,023 | $2,322,844 | $2,255,000 | 41 | $2,255,000 | $3,686,490 | $2,388,833 |
| 2023 | $16,067,245 | $4,688,263 | $2,351,193 | $2,230,000 | 42 | $2,230,000 | $3,117,559 | $2,041,809 |
| 2022 | $13,799,187 | $5,428,842 | $2,426,681 | $2,300,000 | 40 | $2,300,000 | $3,784,904 | $1,943,472 |
| 2021 | $11,290,793 | $2,522,898 | $1,654,453 | $1,590,000 | 32 | $1,590,000 | $2,365,381 | $1,919,640 |
| 2020 | $10,037,131 | $2,448,395 | $1,995,089 | $1,930,000 | 41 | — | $2,100,354 | $1,512,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vaughan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 3 grants totaling $69,759,616. The grants ranged from $20,000 to $69,709,616, with a median of $30,000. The largest listed grant was $69,709,616 to the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Other listed grants were $30,000 to Trail’s End Wildlife Refuge and $20,000 to Street Life to the Sweet Life. The stated purpose for each was use consistent with the recipient’s 501(c)(3) status.
In 2024, it reported 41 grants totaling $2,255,000. In 2023, it reported 42 grants totaling $2,230,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 3 grants totaling $69.8 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine Holmes as president, treasurer, and director; Erik H. Serr as secretary and director; and Jeanne N. Draper as vice president and director.
Vaughan Foundation is led by Christine Holmes, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Holmes
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erik H. Serr
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeanne N. Draper
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vaughan Foundation
How much does Vaughan Foundation give each year?
Vaughan Foundation gave $69.8M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 41 grants.
What is Vaughan Foundation's typical grant size?
Vaughan Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $23,253,205, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vaughan Foundation give grants?
Vaughan Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Vaughan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Vaughan Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Used Consistent W/ 501(C)(3) Status" (3 grants).
How large is Vaughan Foundation?
Vaughan Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from 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 Vaughan Foundation's EIN?
Vaughan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3355160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 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 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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