Monster Energy Cares
Invitation OnlyCorona, California · EIN 45-4652012 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$801K
Organizations funded144
Typical grant$500
Total assets$129K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,320.
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
53% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Five Nonprofit Foundation | Truckee, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $200,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $140,000 |
| 15 and the Mahomies Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Cash donation for fundraising | $100,000 |
| The UCI Irvine Foundation | Orange, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Cash donation for fundraising | $36,000 |
| Robert Irvine Foundation | Tampa, FL | Cash donation for fundraising | $25,000 |
| Womens Voices Now Inc | Rolling Hills Estates, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $20,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Southern Pines, NC | Cash donation for fundraising | $20,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Corona | Corona, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $12,500 |
| Corona Police Community Partnership | Corona, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $11,000 |
| Motor Racing Outreach | Concord, NC | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| The 43 Institute | Park City, UT | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| Building Relationships Inc | Southfield, MI | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| Downey Firemens Association | Downey, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Employee matching | $6,578 |
| Vets on Track Foundation | Chesterfield, VA | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | New York, NY | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Level Up Songwriting Camps Corp | Cartersville, GA | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Riverside Meals on Wheels Inc | Riverside, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Fight Hate Inc | Englewood, NJ | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Idaho Concerns of Police Survivors | Boise, ID | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | Los Angeles, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Nami Inland Valley | Victorville, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| National Training Center AUSA | Fort Irwin, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| West Valley Mavericks Foundation Inc | Litchfield Park, AZ | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Laguna Beach Police and Community Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| 7 Day Hero | Spring, TX | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Riverside Sheriffs Charities Inc | Riverside, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Rockin Sykes Ranch | Victoville, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept | Key West, FL | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Corona Chamber of Commerce | Corona, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Hope Center | Redlands, CA | Employee matching | $1,500 |
| St Joseph Church Vanderburg County | Evansville, IN | Employee matching | $1,500 |
| Stallion FC Inc | Corona, CA | Employee matching | $1,500 |
| Orange County School of Arts | Santa Ana, CA | Employee matching | $1,320 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Employee matching | $1,006 |
| Orange County Professional Firefighters | Irvine, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $1,000 |
| Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief Foundation | Riverside, CA | Cash donation for fundraising | $1,000 |
| New Day Foundation | Rochester Hills, MI | Employee matching | $850 |
| Santiago High School (SHS) Boss Band Boosters Inc | Corona, CA | Employee matching | $825 |
| 34 Stitches | Aliso Viejo, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of America | Bowie, MD | Employee matching | $750 |
| Immanuel Church Inc | Nashville, TN | Employee matching | $750 |
| Jeremiahs Royal Kids | Riverside, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| New Song Church | San Dimas, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Rio Grande School | Santa Fe, NM | Employee matching | $750 |
| SPCA of Texas | Dallas, TX | Employee matching | $750 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Salt Lake City, UT | Employee matching | $750 |
| All About the Animals | Lake Forest, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Cowboy Wrestling Booster Club | San Bernardino, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Filter of Hope | Tuscaloosa, AL | Employee matching | $750 |
| Genesis Sports | Murrieta, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Henzi Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Employee matching | $750 |
| Hindu American Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Hope Opportunity Purpose Empowerment Culture Inc | San Bernardino, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Polish American Historic Site Association Inc | Detroit, MI | Employee matching | $750 |
| So Cal Mini Horse Sanctuary | Winchester, CA | Employee matching | $750 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Employee matching | $750 |
Showing the 60 largest of 144 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $801,241 | 158 |
| 2024 | $776,751 | 109 |
| 2023 | $1,218,282 | 152 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602169349101205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4652012
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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