Nonprofit · EIN 74-2904514
VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,253,964 | $11,008,941 | $1,245,023 | $21,810,670 | $12,732,254 | $9,078,416 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,902,171 | $11,074,841 | -$172,670 | $19,066,083 | $11,232,690 | $7,833,393 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,302,504 | $10,998,577 | -$696,073 | $18,127,044 | $10,120,981 | $8,006,063 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,568,915
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Royalties
- $317,842
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,632,793
- Other revenue
- -$13,314,951
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,859,515
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,607
- Accounting fees
- $75,712
- Program services (functional)
- $10,861,015
- Management and general (functional)
- $77,319
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,607
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,066,083
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,810,670
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,732,254
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,078,416
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $328,372
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,286,402
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,792,014
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$86,520
- Gross receipts
- $33,658,788
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2,403
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEYMOUR BATTLE | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $936,429 | $85,853 |
| KARI WACLAWCZYK | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $424,206 | $76,240 |
| JASON W FRASER | EXEC VP/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMINDER S BHULLAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R LANE RIGGS | PRESIDENT, CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE A WERSELL | SVP Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN A JONES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P LOCKE | VP, TREASURER Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY K SIMMONS | EXEC. VICE PRES. AND COO Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J WALSH | SVP, GEN COUNSEL, SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDE A DWORACZYK | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA R REINHART | SVP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFF Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FISHER | Vice President Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEYMOUR BATTLE | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $978,860 | $83,795 |
| KARI WACLAWCZYK | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $413,950 | $73,180 |
| LAURA J VACCARO | VP Former | 0 | $0 | $312,014 | $40,426 |
| JASON W FRASER | EXEC VP/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMINDER S BHULLAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R LANE RIGGS | PRESIDENT, CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE A WERSELL | SVP Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN A JONES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P LOCKE | VP, TREASURER Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY K SIMMONS | EXEC. VICE PRES. AND COO Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL L THOMAS | SENIOR VICE PRES. AND CIO Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J WALSH | SVP, GEN COUNSEL, SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDE A DWORACZYK | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA R REINHART | SVP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFF Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEYMOUR BATTLE | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $952,792 | $77,454 |
| LAURA J VACCARO | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $618,498 | $78,416 |
| KARI WACLAWCZYK | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $357,156 | $69,967 |
| JOSEPH W GORDER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON W FRASER | EXEC VP/CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMINDER S BHULLAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| R LANE RIGGS | PRESIDENT, CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE A WERSELL | SVP Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN A JONES | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P LOCKE | VP, TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY K SIMMONS | EXEC. VICE PRES. AND COO Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL L THOMAS | SENIOR VICE PRES. AND CIO Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD J WALSH | SVP, GEN COUNSEL, SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDE A DWORACZYK | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA R REINHART | SVP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFF Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 696000, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269-6000
- In care of
- % ETHAN A JONES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SEYMOUR BATTLE, POBOX 696000 ATTN CORP TAX, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE A WERSELL, SVP
- Phone
- (210) 345-2000
- Return prepared by
- KPMG LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO COLLABORATE WITH NONPROFIT PARTNERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO FOSTER IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATE MEASURABLE IMPACT WHERE UNMET NEEDS EXIST IN COMMUNITIES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONTRIBUTE FUNDS GENERATED FROM FUNDRAISING THROUGH GOLF AND GOLF-RELATED ACTIVITIES TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT PARTNERS.
Program accomplishments
- The Valero Energy Foundation raises funds for the purposes of making charitable grants to nonprofit organizations that serve, children, adults and families, in the areas of food insecurity and basic needs, virtual education and digital support/laptops to improve access for underserved kids and children living in poverty, child abuse and mental health services, and improved health care services in underserved neighborhoods where Valero Energy has major operations. During the tax year ended September 30, 2025, 363 charities received grants from the Foundation.Expenses $10,829,557 · grants $10,829,557
- The SAFE Fund provides assistance to individuals who have a significant charitable need resulting from an unexpected natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or flood, or are experiencing a demonstrable financial hardship related to a home fire, serious illness, or death in the family. Grants are available to affected qualifying current and future employees of Valero Energy Corporation. This fiscal year, several grants were targeted for Hurricane and Tornado Relief. During the tax year ended September 30, 2025, 6 individuals received assistance from the SAFE Fund.Expenses $31,458 · grants $29,958
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2904514
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,810,670
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,658,788
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $12,253,964 | $11,008,941 | $21,810,670 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,902,171 | $11,074,841 | $19,066,083 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $10,302,504 | $10,998,577 | $18,127,044 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,375,966 | $11,526,743 | $20,912,160 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2904514).
Questions about VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION is 74-2904514.
- Is VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SEYMOUR BATTLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VALERO ENERGY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,253,964, expenses of $11,008,941 and total assets of $21,810,670 at year end.
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