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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-4652012

Monster Energy Cares

A private foundation in Corona, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 158 grants and $801,241 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $801,241

    Grants listed
    158
    Assets, end of year
    $129,331
  • Tax year 2024

    $776,751

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $181,391
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,218,282

    Grants listed
    152
    Assets, end of year
    $209,047
  • Tax year 2022

    $671,016

    Grants listed
    169
    Assets, end of year
    $203,485
  • Tax year 2021

    $678,818

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $25,301
  • Tax year 2020

    $369,736

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $130,043

Grants paid in 2025

158 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. High Five Nonprofit FoundationTruckee, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $200,000
  2. Chapman UniversityOrange, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $140,000
  3. 15 and the Mahomies FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $100,000
  4. The UCI Irvine FoundationOrange, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $75,000
  5. Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $36,000
  6. Robert Irvine FoundationTampa, FL

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $25,000
  7. Womens Voices Now IncRLLNG HLS Est, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $20,000
  8. Special Forces Charitable TrustSouthern Pnes, NC

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $20,000
  9. Soroptimist International of CoronaCorona, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $12,500
  10. Corona Police Community PartnershipCorona, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $11,000
  11. Motor Racing OutreachConcord, NC

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $10,000
  12. The 43 InstitutePark City, UT

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $10,000
  13. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $10,000
  14. Building Relationships IncSouthfield, MI

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $10,000
  15. Downey Firemens AssociationDowney, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $10,000
  16. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    Employee matching

    $6,578
  17. Vets on Track FoundationChesterfield, VA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  18. Defy Ventures IncLos Angeles, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  19. Level Up Songwriting Camps CorpCartersville, GA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  20. Riverside Meals on Wheels IncRiverside, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  21. Fight Hate IncEnglewood, NJ

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  22. Idaho Concerns of Police SurvivorsBoise, ID

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  23. Los Angeles LGBT CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  24. Nami Inland ValleyVictorville, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  25. National Training Center AUSAFort Irwin, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  26. West Valley Mavericks Foundation IncGoodyear, AZ

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $5,000
  27. Laguna Beach Police and Community FoundationLaguna Beach, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $2,500
  28. 7 Day HeroSpring, TX

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $2,500
  29. Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $2,500
  30. Riverside Sheriffs Charities IncRiverside, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $2,500
  31. Rockin Sykes RanchVictorville, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $2,500
  32. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States DeptKey West, FL

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $2,500
  33. Corona Chamber of CommerceCorona, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $2,500
  34. Hope CenterRedlands, CA

    Employee matching

    $1,500
  35. St Joseph Church Vanderburg CountyEvansville, IN

    Employee matching

    $1,500
  36. Stallion FC IncCorona, CA

    Employee matching

    $1,500
  37. Orange County School of ArtsSanta Ana, CA

    Employee matching

    $1,320
  38. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Employee matching

    $1,006
  39. Orange County Professional FirefightersIrvine, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $1,000
  40. Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief FoundationRiverside, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    $1,000
  41. New Day FoundationRochester Hills, MI

    Employee matching

    $850
  42. Santiago High School (SHS) Boss Band Boosters IncCorona, CA

    Employee matching

    $825
  43. 34 StitchesAliso Viejo, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  44. Epilepsy Foundation of AmericaBowie, MD

    Employee matching

    $750
  45. Immanuel Church IncNashville, TN

    Employee matching

    $750
  46. Jeremiahs Royal KidsRiverside, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  47. New Song ChurchSan Dimas, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  48. Rio Grande SchoolSanta Fe, NM

    Employee matching

    $750
  49. SPCA of TexasDallas, TX

    Employee matching

    $750
  50. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsSalt Lake City, UT

    Employee matching

    $750
  51. All About the AnimalsLake Forest, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  52. Cowboy Wrestling Booster ClubSN Bernrdno, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  53. Filter of HopeTuscaloosa, AL

    Employee matching

    $750
  54. Genesis SportsMurrieta, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  55. Henzi Foundation IncCincinnati, OH

    Employee matching

    $750
  56. Hindu American FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Employee matching

    $750
  57. Hope Opportunity Purpose Empowerment Culture IncSN Bernrdno, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  58. Polish American Historic Site Association IncDetroit, MI

    Employee matching

    $750
  59. So Cal Mini Horse SanctuaryWinchester, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  60. Spread the Word NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Employee matching

    $750
  61. Stonehill ChurchMeridian, ID

    Employee matching

    $750
  62. The Grove Community ChurchRiverside, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  63. UNLV FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Employee matching

    $750
  64. Victorian Pony Stallion League IncMoreno Valley, CA

    Employee matching

    $750
  65. World Outreach Church of MurfreesboroMurfreesboro, TN

    Employee matching

    $750
  66. PTA Hoffman Lane Elementary SchoolNew Braunfels, TX

    Employee matching

    $625
  67. City of HopeDuarte, CA

    Employee matching

    $605
  68. Habitat for Humanity of Ventura CountyOxnard, CA

    Employee matching

    $600
  69. Seed Arts and Education IncLaguna Beach, CA

    Employee matching

    $600
  70. Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary Animal SocietyLas Vegas, NV

    Employee matching

    $500
  71. Sikh Center of Southern CaliorniaCovina, CA

    Employee matching

    $500
  72. California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA

    Employee matching

    $500
  73. Los Angeles Fire Deparment FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Employee matching

    $500
  74. The Roman Archbishop of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Employee matching

    $500
  75. UC Riverside FoundationRiverside, CA

    Employee matching

    $499
  76. Pasadena HumanePasadena, CA

    Employee matching

    $475
  77. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    Employee matching

    $462
  78. American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, ID

    Employee matching

    $400
  79. Hobart and William Smith CollegeGeneva, NY

    Employee matching

    $400
  80. Epsilon XI Chapter of Sigma Nu Charity Bowl IncOxford, ME

    Employee matching

    $400
  81. Troy Baseball BoostersFullerton, CA

    Employee matching

    $400
  82. Panjab Digital Library USAAshburn, VA

    Employee matching

    $313
  83. University of Texas FoundationHouston, TX

    Employee matching

    $300
  84. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Employee matching

    $291
  85. Marshall University Foundation IncorporatedHuntington, WV

    Employee matching

    $250
  86. Casa TeresaOrange, CA

    Employee matching

    $250
  87. Hindu American FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Employee matching

    $250
  88. International Fellowship of Christians and JewsChicago, IL

    Employee matching

    $250
  89. Morningside Elementary School FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Employee matching

    $250
  90. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Employee matching

    $205
  91. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NY

    Employee matching

    $200
  92. Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino CountRiverside, CA

    Employee matching

    $200
  93. Gymsters IncHampton, VA

    Employee matching

    $200
  94. MANNA FoodBankAshville, NC

    Employee matching

    $200
  95. Detroit Dog RescueSt CLR Shores, MI

    Employee matching

    $180
  96. Beckman High School Parent Teacher OrganizationIrvine, CA

    Employee matching

    $180
  97. Southern California Golden Retriever RescueLos Angeles, CA

    Employee matching

    $150
  98. Afghan American Community OrganizationSan Diego, CA

    Employee matching

    $150
  99. Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY

    Employee matching

    $150
  100. Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL

    Employee matching

    $150
  101. Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY

    Employee matching

    $135
  102. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Employee matching

    $125
  103. National Public RadioWashington, DC

    Employee matching

    $120
  104. Stand Up TO CancerLos Angeles, CA

    Employee matching

    $105
  105. Lilly's Legacy Senior Dog SanctuaryPetaluma, CA

    Employee matching

    $100
  106. The UCI Irvine FoundationOrange, CA

    Employee matching

    $100
  107. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toNew York, NY

    Employee matching

    $100
  108. Hidden Lakes Elementary PTAKeller, TX

    Employee matching

    $100
  109. Parent Teacher Organization of Mill Creek ElementaLenexa, KS

    Employee matching

    $100
  110. Share Our StrengthWashington, DC

    Employee matching

    $100
  111. Stater Bros CharitiesSan Bernadino, CA

    Employee matching

    $100
  112. The Friendship Circle of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    Employee matching

    $100
  113. The Humane Society of the United StatesGaithersburg, MD

    Employee matching

    $100
  114. The Lutheran University Association IncValparaiso, IN

    Employee matching

    $100
  115. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Employee matching

    $100
  116. PTA Mark Twain ElementaryRiverside, CA

    Employee matching

    $70
  117. Books for KeepsAthens, GA

    Employee matching

    $55
  118. PTA Mabel Paine Elementary Ca Congress of ParentsYorba Linda, CA

    Employee matching

    $55
  119. Hope for the DayChicago, IL

    Employee matching

    $53
  120. March Of DimesArlington, VA

    Employee matching

    $53
  121. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Employee matching

    $52
  122. Susan G Komen for the CureDallas, TX

    Employee matching

    $52
  123. PTA West Memorial ElementaryKaty, TX

    Employee matching

    $50
  124. American Diabetes AssociationArlington, VA

    Employee matching

    $50
  125. Free Library of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Employee matching

    $50
  126. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Employee matching

    $50
  127. The Children's Heart FoundationNorthbrook, IL

    Employee matching

    $50
  128. Vertical Raise Np IncCoeur D Alene, ID

    Employee matching

    $50
  129. Wings of Rescue IncSan Diego, CA

    Employee matching

    $50
  130. Special Olympics MarylandBaltimore, MD

    Employee matching

    $49
  131. Make-A-Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoenix, AZ

    Employee matching

    $27
  132. Foster LoveBrea, CA

    Employee matching

    $26
  133. Make A Wish Orange County and the Inland EmpireIrvine, CA

    Employee matching

    $26
  134. Smyrna Elementary School Foundation IncSmyrna, GA

    Employee matching

    $25
  135. Anti-Recidivism CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    Employee matching

    $25
  136. Arthritis Foundation IncAtlanta, GA

    Employee matching

    $25
  137. Boys TownBoys Town, NE

    Employee matching

    $25
  138. Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic FoundationPomona, CA

    Employee matching

    $25
  139. Coalition for Humane Immigrant RightsLos Angeles, CA

    Employee matching

    $25
  140. Friends Of The Yorba Linda Public LibraryYorba Linda, CA

    Employee matching

    $25
  141. Mary's KitchenOrange, CA

    Employee matching

    $25
  142. Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CA

    Employee matching

    $25
  143. Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NY

    Employee matching

    $25
  144. Yorba Linda High School Womens Soccer Booster ClubYorba Linda, CA

    Employee matching

    $25
  145. RAD Camp IncIrvine, CA

    Employee matching

    -$1
  146. Give Lively Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Employee matching

    -$40
  147. Fraley S Animal Sanctuary IncRaymond, OH

    Employee matching

    -$50
  148. Uncle Neils Home A Farm SanctuaryMantua, NJ

    Employee matching

    -$50
  149. A Home 4 Spot Animal RescueLas Vegas, NV

    Employee matching

    -$50
  150. Beechwood School FoundationFullerton, CA

    Employee matching

    -$100
  151. University of California Irvine FoundationIrvine, CA

    Employee matching

    -$300
  152. Neil Armstrong Academic BoosterSan Ramon, CA

    Employee matching

    -$360
  153. Project EmbraceWest Jordan, UT

    Employee matching

    -$450
  154. IC-ADLA St Stephens ChurchMonterey Park, CA

    Employee matching

    -$500
  155. Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA

    Employee matching

    -$500
  156. Force BlueMt Pleasant, SC

    Employee matching

    -$750
  157. Icon Baseball IncLake Elsinore, CA

    Employee matching

    -$750
  158. Chino Police Officers FoundationChino, CA

    Cash donation for fundraising

    -$1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education11 grants $146,33431% of the total
  2. Youth development7 grants $111,15024% of the total
  3. International aid4 grants $56,25012% of the total
  4. Human services9 grants $40,3819% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid3 grants $23,5255% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking7 grants $22,6655% of the total
  7. 11 other causes55 grants $65,56514% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California74 grants $529,472
  2. Nevada5 grants $101,950
  3. New York10 grants $48,640
  4. North Carolina4 grants $30,250
  5. Florida2 grants $27,500
  6. Michigan4 grants $11,780
  7. Utah4 grants $10,505
  8. Idaho4 grants $6,200
  9. Virginia5 grants $5,616
  10. Georgia5 grants $5,355

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Paul DecharyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Thomas KellySECRETARY/CFO Hours 0Pay $0
  • Elaine RogersDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Hilton SchlosbergDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Norman SmithDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Darlene BarrettPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0

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