Vaughan Foundation
Invitation OnlyGalax, Virginia · EIN 54-1295313 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$30K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$683K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
From the return
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
9% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Academy | Mouth of Wilson, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Free Clinic of the Twin Counties | Galax, VA | Donation | $4,500 |
| Galax Foundation for Excellence in | Galax, VA | Donation | $4,000 |
| The Galax Hope House | Galax, VA | Donation | $4,000 |
| Galax Volunteer Fire Department | Galax, VA | Donation | $3,500 |
| Joy Ranch | Hillsville, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Wcc Educational Foundation | Wytheville, VA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Galax, VA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Tcc Foundation Scholarships | Galax, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Chestnut Creek School of the Arts | Galax, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Jacksonville, FL | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $29,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632119349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1295313
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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