Private foundation · EIN 32-6225989 · Orlando, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Margaret B Vaughn Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $242K total, median $60K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$242K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greer Community Ministries IncGreer, SCGeneral$60K
Thornwell Home for ChildrenClinton, SCGeneral$60K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchGreer, SCGeneral$60K
Greenville Humane SocietyGreenville, SCGeneral$60K

About this foundation

Margaret B Vaughn Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Margaret B Vaughn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Margaret B Vaughn Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $242K across 4 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Margaret B Vaughn Charitable Foundation give?

South Carolina (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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