Vaughn T Baird Foundation
Invitation OnlyTemple, Texas · EIN 74-2729905 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$776K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East-West Ministries International | Dallas, TX | Ministry - various countries | $10,000 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | San Antonio, TX | Ministry - general fund of church | $4,000 |
| Discipleship Unlimited | Gatesville, TX | Ministry - discipleship | $3,500 |
| Crosspoint Presbyterian Church | Park City, UT | Ministry - pastor training & general fund | $3,000 |
| Kenai Classical School | Soldotna, AK | Education - building renovation | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Bone, NC | Humanitarian aid & christian evangelism | $2,000 |
| Computers for the Blind | Richardson, TX | Education - providing computer equipment, software & training to the blind or visually impaired | $1,500 |
| First Street Church of Christ | Lampasas, TX | Ministry - bibles in cuba | $1,500 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center | Temple, TX | Education - information on abortion, adoption and parenting for women | $1,500 |
| Jail Ministry | Belton, TX | Ministry - bringing restoration to those affected by crime and incarceration | $1,500 |
| Temple College Foundation Scholarship Fund | Temple, TX | Education - pay it forward scholarship fund | $1,500 |
| Temple Education Foundation | Temple, TX | Education - class of 1971 scholarship fund | $1,500 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry - discipleship | $1,500 |
| Ransomed Life | San Antonio, TX | Child exploitation education & services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611689349100111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2729905
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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