Monster Energy Cares
Preselected recipients only
Monster Energy Cares is a private foundation in Corona, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $801,241 in 144 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$801,241
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$129,331
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $776,751 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 152 | $209,047 |
| 2024 | $776,751 | 109 | $181,391 |
| 2025 | $801,241 | 144 | $129,331 |
How to apply
Monster Energy Cares says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Monster Energy Cares funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 65 | $533,023 |
| Nevada | 4 | $102,000 |
| New York | 10 | $48,640 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $30,250 |
| Florida | 2 | $27,500 |
| Michigan | 4 | $11,780 |
| Utah | 3 | $10,955 |
| Idaho | 4 | $6,200 |
| Virginia | 5 | $5,616 |
| Georgia | 5 | $5,355 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Five Nonprofit Foundation | Cash donation for fundraising | $200,000 |
| Chapman University | Cash donation for fundraising | $140,000 |
| 15 and the Mahomies Foundation | Cash donation for fundraising | $100,000 |
| The UCI Irvine Foundation | Cash donation for fundraising | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Cash donation for fundraising | $36,000 |
| Robert Irvine Foundation | Cash donation for fundraising | $25,000 |
| Womens Voices Now Inc | Cash donation for fundraising | $20,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Cash donation for fundraising | $20,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Corona | Cash donation for fundraising | $12,500 |
| Corona Police Community Partnership | Cash donation for fundraising | $11,000 |
| Motor Racing Outreach | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| The 43 Institute | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| Building Relationships Inc | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| Downey Firemens Association | Cash donation for fundraising | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Employee matching | $6,578 |
| Vets on Track Foundation | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Level Up Songwriting Camps Corp | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Riverside Meals on Wheels Inc | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Fight Hate Inc | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Idaho Concerns of Police Survivors | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Nami Inland Valley | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| National Training Center AUSA | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| West Valley Mavericks Foundation Inc | Cash donation for fundraising | $5,000 |
| Laguna Beach Police and Community Foundation | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| 7 Day Hero | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Olive Crest | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Riverside Sheriffs Charities Inc | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Rockin Sykes Ranch | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Corona Chamber of Commerce | Cash donation for fundraising | $2,500 |
| Hope Center | Employee matching | $1,500 |
| St Joseph Church Vanderburg County | Employee matching | $1,500 |
| Stallion FC Inc | Employee matching | $1,500 |
| Orange County School of Arts | Employee matching | $1,320 |
| American Red Cross | Employee matching | $1,006 |
| Orange County Professional Firefighters | Cash donation for fundraising | $1,000 |
| Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief Foundation | Cash donation for fundraising | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Dechary
- Thomas Kelly
- Elaine Rogers
- Hilton Schlosberg
- Norman Smith
- Darlene Barrett
Questions people ask
Does Monster Energy Cares accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Monster Energy Cares give?
$801,241 in tax year 2025, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Monster Energy Cares?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Dechary (Director), Thomas Kelly (Secretary/Cfo), Elaine Rogers (Director) and Hilton Schlosberg (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Monster Energy Cares fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and international.