Taco Johns Foundation
Accepts applications
Taco Johns Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis Park, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,203 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $14,674. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$110,203
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$14,674
- Assets$59,654
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $117,070 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $117,070 | 45 | $27,937 |
| 2024 | $110,203 | 32 | $59,654 |
How to apply
| Contact | Taco John's International Inc Attn 1650 West End Blvd Ste 200, St Louis Park, MN 55416 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 854-0819 |
| What to submit | Contact taco john's international, inc. |
| Restrictions | No specific restrictions. An emphasis is placed on local causes and requests benefiting children. |
What Taco Johns Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 25 | $84,875 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $13,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,292 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,036 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra | General operations support | $14,674 |
| Formak | General operations support | $10,800 |
| Black Dog Animal Rescue | General operations support | $10,000 |
| United Heros League | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Hope | General operations support | $7,500 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative | General operations support | $5,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | General operations support | $5,292 |
| Cheyenne Botanic Gardens | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Cheyenne YMCA | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Christopher Bremer Memorial Foundation | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Friday Food Bag | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Childrens Society | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Edge Fest | General operations support | $2,500 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | General operations support | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General operations support | $2,036 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General operations support | $2,000 |
| Recover Wyoming | General operations support | $1,500 |
| Blue Foundation | General operations support | $1,026 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Casa of Laramie County | General operations support | $1,000 |
| K9S 4 Mobility | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Laramie County School District #1 | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Wyoming State Museum | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Youth Alternatives | General operations support | $1,000 |
| Cheyenne Leads | General operations support | $925 |
| Arc of Laramie County | General operations support | $500 |
| Laramie County Library Foundation | General operations support | $500 |
| Needs | General operations support | $500 |
| Randy Shaver | General operations support | $500 |
| The Link | General operations support | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General operations support | $250 |
| Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce | General operations support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Bundy
- Patricia Hays
Questions people ask
Does Taco Johns Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Taco Johns Foundation give?
$110,203 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Taco Johns Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Bundy (President/Treasurer) and Patricia Hays (Secretary).
What does Taco Johns Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.