Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation

EIN 47-3361069 · DE · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in CA, MT, GA +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation based in DE paid 24 grants totaling $37.5K to 24 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $7K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC, COTTONWOOD DAY SCHOOL, and JORGE PASTORE FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$894,486
Giving (latest yr)
$37,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
24
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Eastside College Preparatory School Inc$7,000
  • Cottonwood Day School$3,000
  • Jorge Pastore Foundation$2,500
  • Blaine County Recreation District$2,000
  • Northwest Presbyterian Church$2,000

Where grants went

  • California$8,000 · 2 grants
  • Montana$7,500 · 6 grants
  • Georgia$7,000 · 5 grants
  • Texas$3,000 · 2 grants
  • Idaho$3,000 · 2 grants
  • Virginia$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (24)

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
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Alexandria, VA
General & Unrestricted
$2,000
Northwest Presbyterian Church
Atlanta, GA
General & Unrestricted
$2,000
Georgia Conservancy Inc
Atlanta, GA
General & Unrestricted
$1,500
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research
New York, NY
General & Unrestricted
$1,500
Atlanta Speech School Inc
Atlanta, GA
General & Unrestricted
$1,500
The Nemours Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Pet Therapy Program
$1,500
Haven
Bozeman, MT
General & Unrestricted
$1,500
Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley
Hailey, ID
General & Unrestricted
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 11 states.

In its most recent filing, Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation reported 24 itemized grants totaling $37.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $7K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC, COTTONWOOD DAY SCHOOL, JORGE PASTORE FOUNDATION, among 24 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Vaughan W Brown Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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