Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including colleges, botanical gardens, a museum, and a scientific conservation organization.
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock at a glance
In short: Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock gave $140K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,098
- -47.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,010
- -47.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,523,253
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc ($27K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 41 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 44% to recipients in Georgia, and 11% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $267K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc Columbus, GA | Unrestricted General | $27,000 |
| Nat'l Museum of the Mighty 8TH Airforce Savannah, GA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Archbold Expeditions Venus, FL | Unrestricted General | $15,660 |
| Earlham College Richmond, IN | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Support the State Botanical | $15,000 |
| Stetson University Inc Deland, FL | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Unrestricted General | $1,438 |
| Hearthstone Botanical Gardens Lake City, FL | Unrestricted General | $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 | $4,523,253 | $493,739 | $269,876 | $140,098 | 10 | $226,511 | $460,895 | $293,266 |
| 2024 | $4,300,400 | $483,259 | $363,895 | $267,432 | 10 | $332,910 | $450,923 | $278,095 |
| 2023 | $4,181,895 | $108,054 | $259,095 | $166,547 | 7 | $230,965 | $107,826 | $258,197 |
| 2022 | $4,333,836 | $291,701 | $232,113 | $121,838 | 7 | $188,572 | $261,773 | $254,188 |
| 2021 | $4,276,080 | $615,887 | $220,550 | $119,016 | 7 | $185,946 | $578,074 | $273,771 |
| 2020 | $3,880,951 | $170,814 | $170,031 | $68,377 | 6 | — | $142,449 | $235,593 |
| 2019 | $3,881,444 | $330,975 | $266,605 | $162,135 | 10 | — | $302,085 | $225,451 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock reported a distributable amount of $293K 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 higher education, botanical gardens, a museum, and conservation-related work. Archbold Expeditions describes its own mission as building and sharing scientific knowledge to protect the life, lands, and waters of the heart of Florida and beyond. The other organizations’ missions are their own, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $140,098. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $27,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $27,000 to Columbus Botanical Gardens, $20,000 to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, and $15,660 to Archbold Expeditions. Other grants included $15,000 each to Earlham College, the University of Georgia Foundation, Stetson University, Rollins College, and Palm Beach Atlantic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Katherine Hetzel, C Roland Vaughn III, Dr James P Vaughn Jr, Mr James L Watt, Victoria Vaughn, Augustus G Vaughn, Vette Hetzel Salerno, and Alvin H Vaughn.
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alvin H. Vaughn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
C. Roland Vaughn III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
James L. Watt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $3K (2025)
James P. Vaughn Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Katherine Hetzel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Victoria Vaughn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Augustus G. Vaughn
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Vette Hetzel Salerno
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Katherine Hetzel (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock
How much does Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock give each year?
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock gave $140K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $267K across 10 grants.
What is Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's typical grant size?
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,010, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock that year got $11K on average.
Where does Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock give grants?
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (44%) and Indiana (11%).
Does Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's largest grantees?
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's largest 2025 grantees include Columbus Botanical Gardens Inc ($27,000), Nat'l Museum of the Mighty 8TH Airforce ($20,000) and Archbold Expeditions ($15,660), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock?
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (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 Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for higher education, botanical gardens, a museum, and conservation-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's EIN?
Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0362992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Vaughn-Jordan Fdn-BlackRock 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 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
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