Funding Agencies that Serve
Our Communities
The Valero Energy Foundation collaborates with not for profit partners to foster improved quality of life and create measurable impact where unmet needs exist in neighboring communities.
We Aim to Improve the Quality of Life Through Our Pillars of Support:
Basic Needs
The Valero Energy Foundation gives assistance to agencies that provide basic needs of life, including shelter, food and clothing necessary for the development of a strong and safe community.
Health Care
We invest in the development of community health resources and facilities that will support the needs of children and families in our nearby communities.
Education
The Valero Energy Foundation is a strong advocate of education as it creates a necessary foundation for all children to thrive and for adults to lead productive lives.
Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children
As a leading charitable tournament on the PGA TOUR, the Valero Texas Open supports hundreds of nonprofit organizations in the communities where we live and work. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, business partners and volunteers, the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children raised $25 million in net proceeds in 2025, with the tournament generating $281 million over its 103-year history.
The Impact of the Valero Benefit for Children
Request funding from the Valero Energy Foundation for your 501(c)(3) non profit agency.
Our funding focuses on our four pillars of giving in communities where we have major operations.
- Basic Needs/Social Services
- Health Care
- Education
- Civic
Please request funding at least two months prior to your deadline. If you have more than one need for the year, please combine all of your needs in one application.
We look forward to your proposal.
Valero Energy Foundation Leadership
Directors
Joseph W. Gorder
Seymour Battle
Harminder S. (Homer) Bhullar
Jason W. Fraser
Officers
Joseph W. Gorder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
R. Lane Riggs, President and Chief Operating Officer
Jason W. Fraser, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Gary K. Simmons, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Seymour Battle, Senior Vice President
Cheryl L. Thomas, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Richard J. Walsh, Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Stephanie A. Wersell, Vice President
Harminder S. (Homer) Bhullar, Vice President
John P. Locke, Vice President and Treasurer
Jude A. Dworaczyk, Assistant Secretary
Ethan A. Jones, Assistant Secretary
Kari Waclawczyk, Corporate Sponsorship Officer
Making a Positive Impact
What Fuels Us We care about the environment, our employees and the communities where we work and live.
Community Investment & Engagement
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