Vaughan Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-6040833
Foundation Overview
Based in San Antonio, TX, Vaughan Foundation has awarded 165 grants totaling $497,500 to organizations in Texas. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 21 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in San Antonio (94%), Alpine (5%), Austin (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 47% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn School | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2024 |
| Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2024 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund For The College Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2024 |
| University Of Texas - Mcdonald Observatory | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2024 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2024 |
| The Witte Museum | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational An Scientific Support | 2024 |
| Transplants For Children | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| The San Antonio Academy | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| Texas Military Intitute | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2024 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital Foundation | $3,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2024 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | $3,500 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $3,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2024 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2024 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2024 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2024 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2024 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2024 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2024 |
| Acorn School | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $3,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | $3,500 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2023 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2023 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Texas Military Intitute | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2023 |
| The San Antonio Academy | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| The Tobin Center | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| The Witte Museum | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational An Scientific Support | 2023 |
| Trinity University | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Maintenance Of Parker Chapel | 2023 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund For The College Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2023 |
| Acorn School | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $3,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2023 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | $3,500 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2023 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2023 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Texas Military Intitute | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2023 |
| The San Antonio Academy | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| The Tobin Center | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2023 |
| The Witte Museum | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational An Scientific Support | 2023 |
| Trinity University | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Maintenance Of Parker Chapel | 2023 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund For The College Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2023 |
| Acorn School | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | $3,500 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2022 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2022 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Texas Military Intitute | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2022 |
| The San Antonio Academy | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| The Tobin Center | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| The Witte Museum | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational An Scientific Support | 2022 |
| Trinity University | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Maintenance Of Parker Chapel | 2022 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund For The College Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2022 |
| Acorn School | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | $3,500 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2022 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2022 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Texas Military Intitute | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2022 |
| The San Antonio Academy | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| The Tobin Center | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| The Witte Museum | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational An Scientific Support | 2022 |
| Trinity University | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Maintenance Of Parker Chapel | 2022 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund For The College Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2022 |
| Acorn School | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2022 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | $3,500 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2022 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2022 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Texas Military Intitute | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2022 |
| The San Antonio Academy | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| The Tobin Center | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2022 |
| The Witte Museum | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational An Scientific Support | 2022 |
| Trinity University | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Maintenance Of Parker Chapel | 2022 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $15,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund For The College Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2022 |
| Acorn School | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2021 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2021 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2021 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Family Services Association | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2021 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2021 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2021 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State Univeristy | $3,500 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2021 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2021 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2021 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fund | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Texas Military Intitute | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2021 |
| Trinity University | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Maintenance Of Parker Chapel | 2021 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $12,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2021 |
| University Of Texas At San Antonio | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2021 |
| Brackenridge Park Conservancy | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2021 |
| The San Antonio Academy | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2021 |
| The Tobin Center | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Utsa Dean's Fund For The College Of Sciences | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2021 |
| The Witte Museum | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational An Scientific Support | 2021 |
| Youth Orchestras Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2021 |
| Acorn School | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private Kindergarten Operational Funding | 2020 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2020 |
| Bamc Fisher House | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2020 |
| Clarity Child Guidance Clinic | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Family Services Association | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Family Assistance | 2020 |
| Good Samaritan Center | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2020 |
| Hemisfair Conservatory | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operational Funding | 2020 |
| Museum Of Big Bend- Sul Ross State University | $3,000 | Alpine, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2020 |
| St Mary's Hall Operating Fuind | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operating Budget | 2020 |
| San Antonio Botanical Center Operating Fund | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2020 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $7,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2020 |
| Symphony Society Of San Antonio | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Support Of Cultural Arts | 2020 |
| Texas Military Institute | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Private School Educational Funding | 2020 |
| Trinity University | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Unrestricted Private School Education | 2020 |
| United Way Of San Antonio | $12,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Assist The Needy | 2020 |
| University Of Texas - Mcdonald Observatory | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Scientific Educational Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Tecas At San Antonio | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Educational Funding | 2020 |
| The Witte Museum | $1,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Cultural, Educational And Scientific Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 74-6040833 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 17258 San Antonio, TX 78217-0000 |
Key People (6)
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 | George C Vaughan |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Curtis Vaughan Iii |
| Vice President/treasurer | Robert L Vaughan |
| Vice President | Ben F Foster Jr |
| Director | Robert Turnbull |
Forms 990-PF
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- 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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