Valero Energy Foundation

Funding Agencies that Serve
Our Communities

The Valero Energy Foundation, a public charity, collaborates with not for profit partners to foster improved quality of life and create measurable impact where unmet needs exist in communities where we live and work.

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We Aim to Improve the Quality of Life Through Four 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.

Civic Pursuits

The Valero Energy Foundation helps support First Responders, projects, and organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within our communities.

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.

Valero Texas Open

Benefit for Children

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The Impact of the Valero Benefit for Children

Providing a Better Night’s Sleep in
Port Arthur, Texas

Kids in Port Arthur, Texas are getting a better chance at a good night’s rest. Through a $30,000 donation from Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery through the BFC, Sleep in Heavenly Peace built and distributed at least 150 additional beds—helping meet a basic need and make a lasting impact in the community.

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Crossing the Finish Line Together in
Corpus Christi, Texas

With support from Valero’s BFC, Wings of Texas empowers individuals with disabilities to experience the joy of athletic events. Through a team model of “Captains” and volunteer “Angels,” this Coastal Bend nonprofit fosters inclusion, connection, and community—one finish line at a time.

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Exploring Nature Through Education in
San Antonio, Texas

Thanks to Valero Energy Foundation’s support of the Cibolo Nature Center, students from Boerne and San Antonio, Texas—including many from Title I schools—have the opportunity to explore nature firsthand. Through educational programs and field trips funded by the BFC, the center continues to inspire young learners and promote conservation in the community.

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Helping Children Grow and Thrive in
Charles City, Iowa

With support from Valero’s BFC, the TLC Learning Center in Charles City, Iowa provides a safe, enriching environment for children from infancy through 5th grade. As the community’s only licensed child care facility, TLC gives families peace of mind and helps prepare kids for success in school—and in life.

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Valero Energy Foundation

Making a Difference

Funding Agencies that Serve
Our Communities