Vaquero Foundation
Invitation OnlyMonterey, California · EIN 94-2349237 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$152K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Citizens Foundation | Salinas, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| Monterey County Food Bank | Salinas, CA | Food distribution for families in monterey county | $13,500 |
| Song for Charlie Inc | Pasadena, CA | Raising awareness about fentapills | $11,000 |
| Naval Post Graduate School Foundation | Monterey, CA | Provide needed assistance for military men and women | $7,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Supporting families of first responders | $7,500 |
| St Lawrence Martyr Food Pantry | Redondo Beach, CA | Food pantry and catholic education | $7,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | San Jose, CA | Find cure for alzheimers | $5,000 |
| East Contra Costa Historical Society | Brentwood, CA | Preserving local history | $5,000 |
| Intersection of Arts Fault Radi | San Francisco, CA | Championing bay area artists | $5,000 |
| Lifemoves | Santa Clara, CA | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Recreation and Parks | San Francisco, CA | Parks and recreation | $5,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Monterey, CA | Catholic education | $4,500 |
| Rancho Cielo | Salinas, CA | At risk youth | $4,000 |
| Tokay Ffa | Woodbridge, CA | Education | $4,000 |
| Als Families Project | New York, NY | Find cure for als | $3,000 |
| Cornerstone Bible Church | Port Jefferson Station, NY | Education- ministry | $3,000 |
| Mary Graham Childrens Foundation | French Camp, CA | Supports foster children | $3,000 |
| Corey's Promise | Huntington, NY | Helping families with children in hospital | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Topeka, KS | Support veterans | $2,500 |
| Central California Food Bank | Fresno, CA | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk | Middle Island, NY | Housing | $2,000 |
| Kerman Community Services Organization | Kerman, CA | Community services organization | $2,000 |
| Golf Fights Cancer | Norton, MA | Cancer research | $2,000 |
| St Mathews House | S Naples, FL | Helping families | $2,000 |
| The Shelter | Naples, FL | Shelter for women and children | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army- Los Banos | Los Banos, CA | Salvation army | $2,000 |
| Cure Sma | Elk Grove Village, IL | Cure spinal muscular atrophy | $1,500 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry | Marco Island, FL | Food distribution | $1,500 |
| Postpartum Support Center | San Rafael, CA | Postpartum support | $1,500 |
| Als Ride for Life | Stony Brook, NY | Find cure for als | $1,000 |
| Byron Library | Byron, CA | Educating youth | $1,000 |
| Christi's International Ministry | Fresno, CA | International ministry | $1,000 |
| Hospice East Bay | Pleasant Hill, CA | Hospice care | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County | Concord, CA | Food distribution | $1,000 |
| Little Flower Children Family Services of NY | Wading River, NY | Holiday fund | $1,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Hauppauge, NY | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Long Island Lending a Helping Hand | Rocky Point, NY | Food pantry and community center | $1,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Stony Brook, NY | Veterans | $1,000 |
| Suffolk County Police Foundation | Capiague, NY | Assist law enforcement agencies with improving the quality of services provided | $1,000 |
| Thomas Scully Foundation | Miller Place, NY | Cancer | $1,000 |
| Village Community Resource Center | Brentwood, CA | Wifi hot spots to rural families | $1,000 |
| Spreckels Union Educational Foundation | Spreckels, CA | Children education | $1,000 |
| University of Reno Foundation | Reno, NV | Education | $1,000 |
| Youth Haven | Naples, FL | Providing home, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children | $1,000 |
| Red Kettle Kickoff | Seaside, CA | Salvation army | $500 |
| Sacramento Valley National Cemetary | Winters, CA | Cemetary | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,300 | 47 |
| 2024 | $130,800 | 43 |
| 2023 | $90,200 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349101935
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2349237
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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