Private foundation · EIN 58-1900965 · Marietta, Georgia

Vaughan Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $284K total, median $7,250. 96% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$284K
Median grant
$7,250
Stays in GA
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

How to apply

The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FumcMarietta, GAChildren's programs, hunger, music$65K
Must MinistriesMarietta, GAHomeless, hunger$35K
Marietta Schools FoundationMarietta, GAEducation - children$17K
Cobb Landmarks & Historical SocietyMarietta, GAEducational programs$15K
Calvary Children's HomePowder Springs, GAChildren's care$15K
Mountain Top Boy's HomeSugar Valley, GAChildren's care$15K
Marietta Educational Garden CenterMarietta, GAChildren's garden$15K
Marietta Kiwanis FoundationMarietta, GAChildren's program support$12K
Friends of the Strand IncMarietta, GAEducation programs$12K
Live Safe ResourcesMarietta, GAWomen and children social services$12K
Marietta Cobb Museum of ArtMarietta, GAEducation children's programs$10K
Marietta History CenterMarietta, GAEducation$8,000
Angel Flight Soars IncAtlanta, GAMedical flights for needy$6,500
Cobb County Youth MuseumMarietta, GAEducational programs$6,000
Presbyterian Academy SchoolGreenville, SCEducation assistance -children$5,000
Cobb County Safety VillageMarietta, GAEducation$5,000
Nobis WorksMarietta, GADisabled work training$5,000
The Georgia BalletMarietta, GAChildren's educ dance program$5,000
Safepath Children's Advocacy CenterMarietta, GAChildren's assitance for child abuse$5,000
The ExtensionMarietta, GAAddiction recovery$5,000
10 Women of Hope IncMarietta, GAHomelessness$4,500
Georgia Symphony OrchestraMarietta, GAMusical educational experiences$2,500
Kennesaw Mtn Hs Baseball BoosterKenesaw, GAChildren athletics$2,500
Hollis Hand Elementary SchoolLA Grange, GAEducation - children$1,500

By state: Georgia 23 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Vaughan Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Marietta, Georgia, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Vaughan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Vaughan Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $284K across 24 grants, a median of $7,250.

Where does Vaughan Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (23 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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