Private foundation · EIN 47-6299194 · Springfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrv Charitable Tr

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: 13 grants paid, $435K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$435K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois HumaneSpringfield, ILContribution to provide animal welfare including medicine, food, and shelter.$115K
Macoupin County Adopt-A-PetBenld, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$53K
Friends of Sangamon County Animal ControlSpringfield, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$50K
Humane Society of Logan CountyLincoln, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$41K
Quincy K-9 ConnectionQuincy, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$35K
Almost Home FoundationElk Grove Village, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$30K
Animal Protection LeagueSpringfield, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$30K
Wild Canine RescueSpringfield, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$25K
Wish Bone Canine RescueNormal, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$25K
Menard Animal ProtectionPetersburg, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$11K
Tazewell Animal Protective SocietyPekin, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$10K
Humane Society of Central IllinoisNormal, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$7,500
Peoria County Animal Protective ServicesPeoria, ILContribution to promote animal welfare.$3,000

About this foundation

Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrv Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrv Charitable Tr 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 Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrv Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $435K across 13 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrv Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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