Vaquero Foundation

MONTEREY, CA EIN: 94-2349237

The Vaquero Foundation is a private foundation established in 1976 and based in Monterey, California. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a private foundation with a broad philanthropic mission supporting multiple cause areas across several states.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.4M

+123.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$131K

+45.0% YoY

Grant Count

+38.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+4.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vaquero Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to provide an excise tax refund. Its grantmaking focuses on:

Education
Hospice care
Food pantry support
WiFi hotspots for rural families
Veterans support
Supporting families of first responders
Shelter for women and children
Restoration initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation made 27 additional grants totaling $99,300 in the same period.

Average Grant

amount varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple states, with primary activity in:

California
New York
Florida
Arizona
Washington, D.C.

Grant Distribution by State

California $403K (79%)

New York $61K (12%)

Arizona $15K (3%)

Florida $15K (3%)

District of Columbia $7K (1%)

North Carolina $4K (1%)

Maryland $2K (0%)

Ohio $2K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kansas Maryland North Carolina New York Ohio

Cities

BrentwoodByronCalabasasCapiagueCarmelCharlotteConcordDos PalosElk Grove VillageFrench CampFresnoHauppaugeHuntingtonKermanLodiLos AngelesLos BanosMarco IslandMarinaMendota

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (FYE February 2025):

Total assets: $3,412,952
Total revenues: $2,022,269
Total expenses: $137,517
Total giving: $130,800
Number of employees: 0

Historical Data: The foundation has maintained significant assets and consistent grantmaking activity, with assets growing over time to support its philanthropic mission.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,412,952	$1,528,200	$942,380
Revenue	$2,022,269	$677,995	$145,693
Expenses	$137,517	$92,175	$82,115
Qualifying Distributions	$130,800	$90,200	$78,950
Net Investment Income	$1,002,269	$52,995	$33,693
Distributable Amount	$134,357	$82,423	$70,738

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

181 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Future Citizens Foundation ($14,000), Song for Charlie Inc ($13,000), Naval Post Graduate School Foundation ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALS RIDE FOR LIFE STONY BROOK, NY	FIND CURE FOR ALS	$1,000
BYRON LIBRARY BYRON, CA	EDUCATING YOUTH	$1,000
CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR AG IN THE CLASSROOM SACRAMENTO, CA	EDUCATING YOUTH ON IMPORTANCE OF AG	$2,500
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF FOOD PROCESSORS SACRAMENTO, CA	EDUCATION- SCHOLARSHIP FUND	$3,000
CHRISTI'S INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY FRESNO, CA	INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY	$1,000
COREY'S PROMISE HUNTINGTON, NY	HELPING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL	$2,500
FUTURE CITIZENS FOUNDATION SALINAS, CA	EDUCATION	$14,000
HOSPICE EAST BAY PLEASANT HILL, CA	HOSPICE CARE	$1,000
KERMAN COMMUNITY SERVICES ORGANIZATION KERMAN, CA	COMMUNITY SERVICES ORGANIZATION	$1,000
LONG ISLAND CARES INC HAUPPAUGE, NY	FOOD PANTRY	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Gregory R. Pruett, President
Stacey Taddeucci, Vice President
Larry J. Enos, Secretary/Treasurer

All key personnel serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GREGORY R PRUETT	PRESIDENT	1	—
STACEY TADDEUCCI	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
LARRY J ENOS	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vaquero Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to provide an excise tax refund. Its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Hospice care • Food pantry support • WiFi hotspots for rural families • Veterans support • Supporting families of first responders • Shelter for women and children • Restoration initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from Vaquero Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 32 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Total giving: $130,800 • Typical award range: $100–$14,000 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Grants (February 2025):** • The First Tee of Monterey County: $14,000 (Education) • Song for Charlie: $13,000 (Raising Awareness About Fentanyl) • Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation: $7,000 (Supporting Families of First Responders) The foundation made 27 additional grants totaling $99,300 in the same period.

Where does Vaquero Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple states, with primary activity in: • California • New York • Florida • Arizona • Washington, D.C.

What size grants does Vaquero Foundation award?

In 2025, Vaquero Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $131K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Vaquero Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Vaquero Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.