Vaughan Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-1295313
Foundation Overview
Based in Galax, VA, Vaughan Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $384,050 to organizations in Virginia and Florida. Individual grants range from $300 to $5,000, with a median award of $1,800.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 11 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
92% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Galax (65%), Wytheville (12%), Hillsville (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Vaughan Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Ranch | $3,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $5,000 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Tcc Foundation | $500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,500 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2022 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,600 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tcc Foundation | $500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,500 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2022 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,600 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tcc Foundation | $500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,500 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2022 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,600 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tcc Foundation | $500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,500 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2022 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,600 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tcc Foundation | $500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,500 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2022 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,600 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tcc Foundation | $500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,650 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2021 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,650 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,450 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,850 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Friends Of Hillsvill | $1,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,650 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2021 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,650 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,450 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,850 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Friends Of Hillsvill | $1,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,650 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,900 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| The Arts Council | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donationa | 2021 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,650 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence Edu | $3,650 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,450 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Chestnut School Of The Arts | $1,200 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,850 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,800 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Friends Of Hillsvill | $1,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Hope Ministries | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Wounded Warriors | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $4,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Galax Backpack Buddies | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence In | $3,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $2,100 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Joy Ranch | $3,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,000 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| The Arts Council Of The Twin Counti | $300 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| The Galax Hope House | $4,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Twin County United Way | $750 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,500 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Chestnut Creek School Of The Arts | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Friends Of Hillsville | $2,500 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| American Legion | $750 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $2,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Galax Backpack Buddies | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence In | $3,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $1,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Joy Ranch | $2,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $3,000 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| The Arts Council Of The Twin Counti | $300 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| The Galax Hope House | $3,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Twin County United Way | $500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $350 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Chestnut Creek School Of The Arts | $750 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| American Legion | $750 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $2,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Galax Backpack Buddies | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence In | $4,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $1,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Joy Ranch | $2,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $4,500 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| The Arts Council Of The Twin Counti | $300 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| The Galax Hope House | $3,400 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Twin County United Way | $500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $350 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chestnut Creek School Of The Arts | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| American Legion | $700 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $2,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Galax Backpack Buddies | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence In | $4,050 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $3,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Joy Ranch | $2,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $5,000 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| The Arts Council Of The Twin Counti | $600 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| The Galax Hope House | $3,400 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Twin County United Way | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Chestnut Creek School Of The Arts | $1,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| American Legion | $400 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Blue Ridge Discovery | $350 | Independence, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Chestnut Creek School Of The Arts | $5,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Free Clinic Of The Twin Counties | $2,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Galax Backpack Buddies Inc | $350 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Galax Foundation For Excellence In Education | $4,000 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | $1,500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Joy Ranch | $2,000 | Hillsville, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Oak Hill Academy | $5,000 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| The Arts Council Of The Twin Counties | $300 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| The Galax Hope House | $3,400 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Twin County United Way | $500 | Galax, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Wytheville, VA, US | Donation | 2015 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $500 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Donation | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 54-1295313 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1489 Galax, VA 24333-1489 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Vaughan Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Taylor Vaughan |
|---|---|
| Vice Preside | John David Vaughan |
| Secretary | Rl Hall Jr |
| Director | Michael E Stevens |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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