Private foundation · EIN 71-0691554 · Hindsville, Arkansas · Education

Buck Vaughan Athletic Scholarship

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: 4 grants paid, $362K total, median $4,500. 100% of grants stayed in Arkansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$362K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in AR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 1 of 4 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Huntsville School DistrictHuntsville, ARDonation$350K

About this foundation

Buck Vaughan Athletic Scholarship is a private grantmaking foundation in Hindsville, Arkansas, administered in care of Whitney Wilson, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Buck Vaughan Athletic Scholarship 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 Buck Vaughan Athletic Scholarship give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $362K across 4 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Buck Vaughan Athletic Scholarship give?

Arkansas (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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