TY 2015 Form 990PF

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Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.

OMB No. 1545-0052

2015

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016

Name of foundation
VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)POST OFFICE BOX 1489
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GALAX, VA24333

A Employer identification number

54-1295313

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(276) 236-6111

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address changeName change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here ............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trustOther taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$526,639J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check Sch. B .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	33,405		33,405
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	17,764		17,764
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		-37,170
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 116,331
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			0
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......		2	2
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	14,001		51,171
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0		0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		2,450	0	2,450
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....		5,132	5,132	0
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		783	203	25
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......		72	0	72
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	8,437		5,335	2,547
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	27,300			27,300
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	35,737		5,335	29,847
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-21,736
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			45,836
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	12,872	28,861	28,861
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	427,849	392,228	443,953
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	84,485	54,375	53,825
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	525,206	475,464	526,639
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable..................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
	24	Unrestricted..................
	25	Temporarily restricted...............
	26	Permanently restricted...............
		Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
		and complete lines 27 through 31.
	27	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	0	0
	28	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund	0	0
	29	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	525,206	475,464
	30	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	525,206	475,464
	31	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	525,206	475,464

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

525,206

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-21,736

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

503,470

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

28,006

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .

475,464

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	NRG YIELD INC CL A NEW -411 SHARES	P	2015-01-05	2015-10-05
b	NRG YIELD INC CL C - 100 SHARES	P	2015-01-05	2015-10-05
c	NRG YIELD INC CL C - 311 SHARES	P	2015-01-05	2015-10-05
d	CONOCO PHILLIPS - 103 SHARES	P	2013-12-31	2015-10-05
e	CONOCO PHILLIPS - 127 SHARES	P	2014-02-20	2015-10-05
	PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO - 59 SHARES	P	2012-12-21	2015-10-05
	PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO - 33 SHARES	P	2013-02-26	2015-10-05
	PROCTOR & GAMBLE CO - 60 SHARES	P	2013-05-01	2015-10-05
	KINDER MORGAN - 150.04842 SHARES	P	2012-12-21	2015-12-15
	KINDER MORGAN - 83.62220 SHARES	P	2013-02-26	2015-12-15
	KINDER MORGAN - 148.32938 SHARES	P	2013-05-01	2015-12-15
	TARGA RESOURCES PARTNERS LIMITED - 262 SHARES	P	2013-06-28	2015-12-15
	HOST HOTELS - 687 SHARES	P	2015-06-30	2016-04-06
	HOST HOTELS - 200 SHARES	P	2015-06-30	2016-04-06
	HOST HOTELS - 100 SHARES	P	2015-06-30	2016-04-06
	INVESCO LTD - 365 SHARES	P	2014-04-03	2016-04-06
	WELLS FARGO - 160 SHARES	P	2013-12-31	2016-09-30
	WELLS FARGO - 167 SHARES	P	2014-02-20	2016-09-30
	ARES CAPITAL CORP - 233 SHARES	P	2012-12-21	2016-06-30
	ARES CAPITAL CORP - 138 SHARES	P	2013-02-26	2016-06-30
	ARES CAPITAL CORP - 261 SHARES	P	2013-05-01	2016-06-30
	ARES CAPITAL CORP - 223 SHARES	P	2013-05-28	2016-06-30
	KONINKLUKE PHILIPS - 730 SHARES	P	2015-01-05	2016-06-30

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	5,504	10,291	-4,787
b	1,424	2,476	-1,052
c	4,429	7,700	-3,271
d	5,460	7,250	-1,790
e	6,732	8,253	-1,521
	4,322	4,055	267
	2,417	2,508	-91
	4,395	4,646	-251
	2,404	3,997	-1,593
	1,340	2,465	-1,125
	2,377	4,735	-2,358
	4,112	11,634	-7,522
	10,655	13,568	-2,913
	3,102	3,950	-848
	1,551	1,975	-424
	11,224	13,410	-2,186
	7,139	7,264	-125
	7,451	7,610	-159
	3,293	4,047	-754
	1,950	2,497	-547
	3,689	4,700	-1,011
	3,152	3,993	-841
	18,209	20,477	-2,268

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			-4,787
b			-1,052
c			-3,271
d			-1,790
e			-1,521
			267
			-91
			-251
			-1,593
			-1,125
			-2,358
			-7,522
			-2,913
			-848
			-424
			-2,186
			-125
			-159
			-754
			-547
			-1,011
			-841
			-2,268

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	-37,170
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

Part V

Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income

(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.

Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period? Yes No

If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.

1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.

(a) Base period years Calendar year (or tax year beginning in)	(b) Adjusted qualifying distributions	(c) Net value of noncharitable-use assets	(d) Distribution ratio (col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014	26,150	558,181	0.046849
2013	25,006	537,999	0.046480
2012	18,150	499,835	0.036312
2011	11,000	498,721	0.022056
2010	18,804	496,623	0.037864

Total of line 1, column (d) .....................

20.189561

Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .

0.037912

Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....

517,815

Multiply line 4 by line 3......................

19,631

Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........

458

Add lines 5 and 6........................

20,089

Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............

29,847

If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.

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Part VI

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check	1	458
	hereand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c	All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	458
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	458
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015	6a
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	0
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check hereif Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	458
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated tax	Refunded	11

Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions

for definition)?.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ 0(2) On foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?

If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VII-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

R L HALL JR Telephone no. bullet

(276) 236-6111

Located at bullet

PO BOX 1489GALAXVA ZIP+4 bullet

243331489

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ...... bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?

16 No

See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet

Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? YesNo

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person?......................YesNo

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? YesNo

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? YesNo

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............YesNo

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............YesNo

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year?......................YesNo

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?

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Part VII-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? YesNo

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............YesNo

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? YesNo

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................YesNo

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....YesNo

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here......... bullet

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........YesNo

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract?.....................YesNo

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? YesNo

If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....

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Part VIII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
TAYLOR VAUGHAN	PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 0.08	0	0	0
PO BOX 538 GALAX,VA24333	PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 0.08	0	0	0
JOHN DAVID VAUGHAN	VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 0.08	0	0	0
PO BOX 1489 GALAX,VA24333	VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 0.08	0	0	0
R L HALL JR	SECRETARY, DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
PO BOX 1489 GALAX,VA24333	SECRETARY, DIRECTOR 0.25	0	0	0
MICHAEL E STEVENS	DIRECTOR 0.08	0	0	0
PO BOX 1489 GALAX,VA24333	DIRECTOR 0.08	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part IX-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part IX-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part X

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

513,517

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

12,184

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

525,701

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

525,701

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

7,886

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4

517,815

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................

25,891

Part XI

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................

25,891

Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......

458

Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

458

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

25,433

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

25,433

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...

25,433

Part XII

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

29,847

Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4

29,847

Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment

income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................

458

Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............

29,389

Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.

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Part XIII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

	(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2014	(c) 2014	(d) 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7				25,433
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
a Enter amount for 2014 only.......			27,287
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20		0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a From 2010......
b From 2011......
c From 2012......
d From 2013......
e From 2014......
fTotal of lines 3a through e........	0
4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
XII, line 4: $ 29,847
a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a			27,287
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........	0
d Applied to 2015 distributable amount.....				2,560
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus	0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.	0			0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5	0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........		0
e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............			0
f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2015 ..........				22,873
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......	0
8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...	0
9Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......	0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2011....
b Excess from 2012....
c Excess from 2013....
d Excess from 2014....
e Excess from 2015....

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Part XIV

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2015	(b) 2014	(c) 2013	(d) 2012	(e) Total

b 85% of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.

aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

TAYLOR VAUGHAN
PO BOX 1489
GALAX,VA24333
(276) 236-6111

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITTEN FORM AND APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE QUALIFIED SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. A COPY OF THE IRS LETTER DETERMINING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS SHOULD BE ATTACHED. THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE SHOULD BE STATED.

cAny submission deadlines:

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND.

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

GRANTS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN 509(A)(1), (2), OR (3).

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
AMERICAN LEGION PO BOX 1023 GALAX,VA24333	NONE	NC	DONATION	400
BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERY 253 LITTLE BIG HORN LN INDEPENDENCE,VA24348	NONE	PC	DONATION	350
CHESTNUT CREEK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PO BOX 417 100 N MAIN ST GALAX,VA24333	NONE	NC	DONATION	5,000
FREE CLINIC OF THE TWIN COUNTIES PO BOX 1858 GALAX,VA24333	NONE	PC	DONATION	2,000
GALAX BACKPACK BUDDIES INC PO BOX 541 GALAX,VA24333	NONE	PC	DONATION	350
GALAX FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 311 W CENTER ST GALAX,VA24333	NONE	PC	DONATION	4,000
GALAX VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 300 W GRAYSON ST GALAX,VA24333	NONE	PC	DONATION	1,500
JOY RANCH PO BOX 727 HILLSVILLE,VA24343	NONE	PC	DONATION	2,000
OAK HILL ACADEMY 2635 OAK HILL RD MOUTH OF WILSON,VA24363	NONE	PC	DONATION	5,000
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE TWIN COUNTIES PO BOX 492 GALAX,VA24333	NONE	PC	DONATION	300
THE GALAX HOPE HOUSE PO BOX 1331 408 WEST CENTER ST GALAX,VA24333	NONE	PC	DONATION	3,400
TWIN COUNTY UNITED WAY 121 W GRAYSON ST GALAX,VA24333	NONE	PC	DONATION	500
VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES 0810 RIDGE RD SUITE B RICHMOND,VA232297288	NONE	PC	DONATION	1,000
WCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 1000 EAST MAIN ST WYTHEVILLE,VA24382	NONE	PC	DONATION	1,000
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT 4899 BELFORT ROAD SUITE 300 JACKSONVILLE,FL32256	NONE	PC	DONATION	500
Total ................................. 3a				27,300

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XVI-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	33,405
4 Dividends and interest from securities....			14	17,764
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income.....			14	2
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	-37,170
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..		0		14,001	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

1314,001

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XVI-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2015)

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Part XVII

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........YesNo

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below (see instr.)? Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2015 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES	2,450	0		2,450

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
FIXED INCOME	54,375	53,825

- TIN:

TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
PUBLICLY TRADED EQUITY SECURITIES	374,634	426,559
MUTUAL FUNDS	17,594	17,394

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherDecreasesSchedule

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Description	Amount
UNREALIZED LOSSES	28,006

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK FEES	72	0		72

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income
OTHER INCOME	2	2	2

- TIN:

TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT EXPENSES	5,132	5,132		0

- TIN:

TY 2015 TaxesSchedule

Name:

VAUGHAN FOUNDATION

EIN:

54-1295313

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAXES & LICENSES	580	0		25
FOREIGN TAXES	203	203		0