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Also known as: (FKA MONSTER ENERGY GIVES BACK)
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Monster Energy Cares is a private corporation based in CORONA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Pam Sciarra. It holds total assets of $181K. Annual income is reported at $750K. Total assets have grown from $8K in 2012 to $209K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Monster Energy Cares has made 403 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $408. Annual giving has grown from $370K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $322K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 308 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Texas, which account for 50% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 40 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 82 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Monster Energy Cares primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 403 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, TX.
Monster Energy Cares has distributed a total of $2.3M across 403 grants. The median grant size is $408, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $322K.
Monster Energy Cares typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Monster Energy Cares is headquartered in CORONA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 40 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kelly | SECRETARY/CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hilton Schlosberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elaine Rogers | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rodney Sacks | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Norman Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Darlene Barrett | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$209K
Fair Market Value
$209K
Net Worth
$209K
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
$1.2M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$10K
Total Grants
403
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$408
Unique Recipients
308
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission ImpactEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Madison, WI | $750 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | New York, NY | $322K | 2023 |
| High Five Nonprofit FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Truckee, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| The Uci Irvine FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Orange, CA | $110K | 2023 |
| Robert Irvine FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Tampa, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| American Humane AssociationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| 15 And The Mahomies FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Austin, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Chapman UniversityCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Orange, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| Operation Finally HomeCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | New Braunfels, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The Station FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Bozeman, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| National Ms SocietyCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Denver, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| California Fire FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Corona Police Community Partnership (Cpcp)CASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Corona, CA | $16K | 2023 |
| Soroptimist International Of CoronaCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Corona, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Boarding For Breast CancerCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Gardena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Foundation Of The Old GuardCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Fort Meyer, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Betheseda Teaching MinistryCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | El Cajon, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Orange County Rescue MissionCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Tustin, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyEmployee Matching | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Motor Racing OutreachCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Concord, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends For Las Vegas Metropolitan Police DepartmeCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2023 |
| Denny Hamlin FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Moorseville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Amigos De Los NinosCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Brea, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Be The Match FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Vets On Track FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Chesterfield, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Orange County BomberosCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Yorba Linda, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Natal IncEMPLOYEE MATCHING | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Laguna Beach Police And Community FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Laguna Beach, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| 7 Day HeroCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Spring, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomEMPLOYEE MATCHING | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Orange County Professional FirefightersCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Irvine, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| National Training Center AusaCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Fort Irwin, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Dawsons PeakEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rad Camp IncEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Irvine, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Solace Foundation Of Orange CountyCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Buoniconti Fund To Cure ParalysisCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Miami, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Ventura CountyEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Oxnard, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Inland Empire Blue BellesCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Riverside, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Anaheim Police Survivors & Scholarship FundCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Anaheim, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Victorian Pony Stallion League IncEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Moreno Valley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief FoundationCASH DONATION FOR FUNDRAISING | Riverside, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Project Fire BuddiesEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Tinley Park, IL | $750 | 2023 |
| St Joseph Church Vanderburg CountyEmployee Matching | Evansville, IN | $750 | 2023 |
| Henzi Foundation IncEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Cincinnati, OH | $750 | 2023 |
| Force BlueEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Mt Pleasant, SC | $750 | 2023 |
| Cowboy Wrestling Booster ClubEMPLOYEE MATCHING | San Bernardino, CA | $750 | 2023 |
| Samaritan'S PurseEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Boone, NC | $750 | 2023 |
| El Toro High School Boys Soccer BoosterEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Lake Forest, CA | $700 | 2023 |
| Santiago High School Boss Band Boosters IncEMPLOYEE MATCHING | Corona, CA | $640 | 2023 |
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