Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc
Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc is a private foundation, based in Salinas, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $76K.
Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc at a glance
In short: Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc gave $76K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $37,875
- Median grant
- $37,875
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monterey County Office of Education ($60K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Office of Education Salinas, CA | Student achievement awards to qualifying Monterey County third-grade students who demonstrate reading proficiency by passing the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) or California Spanish Assessment (CSA), in support of childhood literacy and academic achievement. | $60,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,013 | $89,013 | $75,750 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc is led by Susie Brusa, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susie Brusa
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debie Montoya
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Chris Bunch
Board Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Tama Bistrian
Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc
How much does Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc give each year?
Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc gave $76K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc operate?
Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc's EIN?
Golden Ticket Monterey County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3966456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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