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Rachael & Ben Vaughan Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is Ben F Vaughan Jr. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2010 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and California. According to available records, Rachael & Ben Vaughan Foundation has made 154 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $413K and $1.1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, California, Maryland, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Rachael & Ben Vaughan Foundation reported 154 individual grants totaling $1.9 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $6,250. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $60,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $415,976 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TX, which received 97 of the 154 grants on record (63 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 11 states. Of its 74 distinct grantees, 58 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Stanford University ($240,000), Foundation Communities Inc ($172,000) and Catholic Relief Services ($99,830).
Computed from 154 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 11 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Rachael & Ben Vaughan Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 154 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, MD.
Rachael & Ben Vaughan Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 154 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K.
The application deadline is INITIAL INQUIRY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JUNE 1ST & FINAL GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 10TH.. Grants are awarded in the area of health care, human rights, religious support, substance abuse, education, environmental preservation and poverty reduction.
Rachael & Ben Vaughan Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben F Vaughan Iv | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daphne Vaughan | SEC & TREASU | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ben F Vaughan Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Genevieve Vaughan | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
154
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Aransas Conservancy FundENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Port Aransas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityEDUCATION | Stanford, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Foundation Communities IncEXPAND CHILDREN'S HOME INITIATIVE | Austin, TX | $42K | 2023 |
| Texas A&M University KingsvilleEDUCATION | Kingsville, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Child Legacy InternationalBUILD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES | Boerne, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food BankFIGHT AGAINST HUNGER | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Todos Juntos Learning CenterPROVIDE SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| La PenaPRESERVING & CELEBRATING CULTURES | Berkeley, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| Association For The Study Of WomenGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice AmericaLEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED | Midlothian, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| International Media ProjectWOMEN RISING RADIO PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| Austin Ymbl Sunshine CampsFUNDING FOR SUNSHINE CAMPS | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| SnipsaCARE FOR HOMELESS DOGS & CATS | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Emancipet IncAFFORDABLE VET CARE | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| St John Neumann Catholic ChurchMISSIONARY WORK | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| St Stephen'S Episcopal SchoolEDUCATION | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| International Justice MissionHUMAN RIGHTS & LAW ENFORCEMENT | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Blue Lapis Light IncAERIAL DANCE & MOVEMENT CLASSES | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Earth Activist TrainingSOCIOPOLITICAL ECOLOGICAL ACTIVISM | Berkeley, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Salesian SistersMISSIONARY WORK | Haledon, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Corporate AccountabilityHUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| House Of The GoddessMISSIONARY WORK | Simi Valley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Public Communicators IncSUPPORT EDUCATIONAL MEDIA & THE ARTS | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Respite Care Of San AntonioASSIST CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Book FestivalPROMOTE LITERACY | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical GardensPLANT PRESERVATION | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| St Edward'S UniversityEDUCATION | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationWILDLIFE PRESERVATION | Reston, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas Parks And Wildlife FoundationPARKS & WILDLIFE PRESERVATION | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Media Freedom FoundationSUPPORT INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH | Fair Oaks, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Dreamers ProjectPROVIDE ACCESSIBLE LEGAL SERVICES | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| Literacy Mid SouthPROMOTE LITERACY | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Rahab'S RopeFIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Gainesville, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Catholic Relief ServicesPROMOTE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $37K | 2022 |
| Bernard And Audre Rapoport CenterEDUCATION | Austin, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Kipp Austin Public Schools IncCLOSE PROGRESS GAP FOR MINORITIES | Austin, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Texas Foundation For ConservationWILDLIFE PRESERVATION | Austin, TX | $25K | 2022 |