Vaquero Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vaquero Foundation is a private foundation in Monterey, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,300 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$152,300
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,800 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,200 | 31 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $130,800 | 43 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $152,300 | 47 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Vaquero Foundation 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 Vaquero Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $113,800 |
| New York | 12 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $6,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Citizens Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Monterey County Food Bank | Food distribution for families in monterey county | $13,500 |
| Song for Charlie Inc | Raising awareness about fentapills | $11,000 |
| Naval Post Graduate School Foundation | Provide needed assistance for military men and women | $7,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Supporting families of first responders | $7,500 |
| St Lawrence Martyr Food Pantry | Food pantry and catholic education | $7,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Find cure for alzheimers | $5,000 |
| East Contra Costa Historical Society | Preserving local history | $5,000 |
| Intersection of Arts Fault Radi | Championing bay area artists | $5,000 |
| Lifemoves | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Loyola High School | Education | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Recreation and Parks | Parks and recreation | $5,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Catholic education | $4,500 |
| Rancho Cielo | At risk youth | $4,000 |
| Tokay FFA | Education | $4,000 |
| ALS Families Project | Find cure for als | $3,000 |
| Cornerstone Bible Church | Education- ministry | $3,000 |
| Mary Graham Childrens Foundation | Supports foster children | $3,000 |
| Corey's Promise | Helping families with children in hospital | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Support veterans | $2,500 |
| Central California Food Bank | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk | Housing | $2,000 |
| Kerman Community Services Organization | Community services organization | $2,000 |
| Golf Fights Cancer | Cancer research | $2,000 |
| St Mathews House | Helping families | $2,000 |
| The Shelter | Shelter for women and children | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army- Los Banos | Salvation army | $2,000 |
| Cure Sma | Cure spinal muscular atrophy | $1,500 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry | Food distribution | $1,500 |
| Postpartum Support Center | Postpartum support | $1,500 |
| ALS Ride for Life | Find cure for als | $1,000 |
| Byron Library | Educating youth | $1,000 |
| Christi's International Ministry | International ministry | $1,000 |
| Hospice East Bay | Hospice care | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County | Food distribution | $1,000 |
| Little Flower Children Family Services of Ny | Holiday fund | $1,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Long Island Lending A Helping Hand | Food pantry and community center | $1,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Veterans | $1,000 |
| Suffolk County Police Foundation | Assist law enforcement agencies with improving the quality of services provided | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory R Pruett
- Stacey Taddeucci
- Larry J Enos
Questions people ask
Does Vaquero Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vaquero Foundation give?
$152,300 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Vaquero Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory R Pruett (President), Stacey Taddeucci (Vice President) and Larry J Enos (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Vaquero Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.