Taco Johns Foundation
Historical FunderSt Louis Park, Minnesota · EIN 20-3636508 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $925 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TACO JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL INC ATTN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1650 WEST END BLVD STE 200, ST LOUIS PARK MN 55416 |
| Phone | 8008540819 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT TACO JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS. AN EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON LOCAL CAUSES AND REQUESTS BENEFITING CHILDREN. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $14,674 |
| Formak | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $10,800 |
| Black Dog Animal Rescue | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $10,000 |
| United Heros League | Hastings, MN | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Hope | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $7,500 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $5,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | General operations support | $5,292 |
| Cheyenne Botanic Gardens | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Cheyenne YMCA | Casper, WY | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Christopher Bremer Memorial Foundation | Omaha, NE | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Friday Food Bag | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Childrens Society | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Edge Fest | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $2,500 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | General operations support | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General operations support | $2,036 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Chanhassen, MN | General operations support | $2,000 |
| Recover Wyoming | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,500 |
| Blue Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,026 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Casa of Laramie County | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,000 |
| K9s 4 Mobility | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Laramie County School District #1 | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Wyoming State Museum | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Youth Alternatives | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Cheyenne Leads | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $925 |
| Arc of Laramie County | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $500 |
| Laramie County Library Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $500 |
| Needs | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $500 |
| Randy Shaver | Minnetonka, MN | General operations support | $500 |
| The Link | Minneapolis, MN | General operations support | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $250 |
| Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce | Cheyenne, WY | General operations support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,203 | 32 |
| 2023 | $117,070 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532239349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3636508
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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