Gaughan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 86-0873950 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $200,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gorman High School | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $800,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $200,000 |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| National Cowboy and Wester Heritage | Oklahoma, OK | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cornea Research Foundation of Ameri | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Francis de Sales Catholic School | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Viator Catholic School | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $10,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($95,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,800,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,360,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532539349100828
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0873950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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