The Vaughn Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 75-6008953 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's United Methodist | Houston, TX | General | $35,000 |
| Orange Show Foundation | Houston, TX | General | $23,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center | Houston, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, TX | General | $15,000 |
| The Forge for Families Inc | Houston, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Texas Childern's Hospital | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas Inc | Austin, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates Inc | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| University Texas Medical Branch | Galveston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Prison Enterpreneurship Program | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | Highland, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Mercy Gates Ministries | Ingram, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Hope Village | Friendswood, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Kemah, TX | General | $7,500 |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Communites in Schools Inc | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Kipp Texas Inc Fundraising- Houston | Dallas, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Informed Action Consent Network | Austin, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| 100 Club of Houston | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Alliance for Childen Everywhere | Ridgefield, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| The Broach Foundation | Houston, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Colorado River Alliance | Austin, TX | General | $5,000 |
| SIRE Inc | Sprng, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Wolly Kitten Club | Houston, TX | General | $2,500 |
The return also lists 24 grants to individuals ($185,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $488,000 | 57 |
| 2024 | $447,500 | 61 |
| 2023 | $405,000 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6008953
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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