Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-3361069 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
From the return
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
95% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | E Palo Alto, CA | operation fund for the photography and art departments | $7,000 |
| Cottonwood Day School | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jorge Pastore Foundation | Lakeway, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | Hailey, ID | maintenance and operation fund for Galena Lodge and its trail system | $2,000 |
| Northwest Presbyterian Church | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Georgia Conservancy Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Haven | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Nemours Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Pet Therapy Program | $1,500 |
| Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley | Hailey, ID | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Atlanta International School Inc | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Ridgefield, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | Canaan, NH | English Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Lilys Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary | Petaluma, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Thrive Inc | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wild Love Preserve | Kingston, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dec My Room Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Heroes and Horses Inc | Virginia City, MT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Montana Raptor Conservation Center | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $51,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349101105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3361069
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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