Taco Johns Foundation
Taco Johns Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $110,203. Its filing states that it places emphasis on local causes and requests benefiting children.
Taco Johns Foundation at a glance
In short: Taco Johns Foundation gave $110K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wyoming. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,203
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,444
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $59,654
- +113.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Taco Johns Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Taco John’s International, Inc. for the application form and materials. The filing states there are no specific restrictions, with an emphasis on local causes and requests benefiting children.
- Contact
Application contact: Taco John'S International Inc Attn
Mailing address: 1650 West End Blvd Ste 200, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (800) 854-0819
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taco Johns Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra ($15K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 196 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 12% to Minnesota, 5% to Pennsylvania, 5% to Nebraska, and 2% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Taco Johns Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2024) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Cheyenne, WY | General Operations Support | $14,674 |
| Formak Cheyenne, WY | General Operations Support | $10,800 |
| Black Dog Animal Rescue Cheyenne, WY | General Operations Support | $10,000 |
| United Heros League Hastings, MN | General Operations Support | $10,000 |
| Hope Cheyenne, WY | General Operations Support | $7,500 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative Cheyenne, WY | General Operations Support | $5,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Wynnewood, PA | General Operations Support | $5,292 |
| Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Cheyenne, WY | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Cheyenne YMCA Casper, WY | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
| Christopher Bremer Memorial Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operations Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,654 | $146,246 | $114,529 | $110,203 | 32 | $110,203 | $3,761 |
| 2023 | $27,937 | $145,390 | $118,369 | $117,070 | 45 | $117,070 | $2,325 |
| 2022 | $916 | $161,285 | $170,532 | $169,632 | 40 | $169,632 | $679 |
| 2021 | $10,163 | $140,000 | $133,065 | $133,065 | 33 | $133,065 | $2,080 |
| 2020 | $3,228 | $144,888 | $140,480 | $138,823 | 46 | — | $5,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taco Johns Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and education, animal welfare, housing, cancer research and support, adoption, and family services. For example, the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra describes its work as presenting professional performances and educational outreach, while Black Dog Animal Rescue says it works to place homeless animals safely and advocate for animal welfare. The Unaccompanied Students Initiative describes its mission as providing safe, stable housing for students and helping them graduate high school. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation says it supports children with cancer through research, family support, awareness, and efforts to cure childhood cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $110,203. Grants ranged from $200 to $14,674, with a median award of $1,750. The largest awards included $14,674 to Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, $10,800 to FORMAK, $10,000 each to Black Dog Animal Rescue and United Heros League, and $7,500 to HOPE. The filing lists general operations support as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Bundy as president/treasurer and Patricia Hays as secretary.
Taco Johns Foundation is led by Richard Bundy, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Bundy
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Hays
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jim Creel (2020–2022) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Taco Johns Foundation
How much does Taco Johns Foundation give each year?
Taco Johns Foundation gave $110K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 45 grants.
What is Taco Johns Foundation's typical grant size?
Taco Johns Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,444, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Taco Johns Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Taco Johns Foundation give grants?
Taco Johns Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (23 grants).
Does Taco Johns Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Taco Johns Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Taco Johns Foundation's largest grantees?
Taco Johns Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra ($14,674), Formak ($10,800) and Black Dog Animal Rescue ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Taco Johns Foundation?
Taco Johns Foundation reported $60K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Taco Johns Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and education, animal welfare, housing, cancer research and support, adoption, and family services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taco Johns Foundation?
Contact Taco John’s International, Inc. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taco Johns Foundation's EIN?
Taco Johns Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3636508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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