Private foundation · EIN 82-3558653 · Wilmington, Delaware · Human services

7-Eleven Cares Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 62 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
62
$1.3M
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 62 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$343K
American National Red CrossDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
Childrens Miracle NetworkSalt Lake City, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
American National Red CrossDallas, TXDisaster Relief - CA Wildfires$100K
National Association of Town WatchWynnewood, PANational Night Out$85K
The UCLA FoundationPasadena, CAOperation Mend$50K
Minnies Food Pantry IncPlano, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
Ohio Tri County Food AllianceSpringfield, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$27K
Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TXCharitable Event$25K
Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TXCharitable Event$25K
Foodbank IncDayton, OH7-Eleven Cares Thanks + Giving$25K
Wear Blue Run to RememberDupont, WACharitable Event$25K
Air Force Museum Foundation IncDayton, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$6,500
American National Red CrossDallas, TX7Cares Giving Day Central Ohio Chapter Fund$5,000
Dayton Childrens HospitalDayton, OH7Cares Giving Day$5,000
Foodbank IncDayton, OH7Cares Giving Day$5,000
Friends of Cypress Waters TrailDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Ohio Tri County Food AllianceSpringfield, OH7Cares Giving Day$5,000
Greenon Local School DistrictEnon, OHTo support National Night Out with Greenon Schools to foster a sense of community and strengthen relationships between residents and law en…$3,039
Why Not YouFort Worth, TXSupport back to school supplies fund for students in the Fort Worth Area$2,740
The Salvation ArmyDallas, TXAngel Tree Fund$2,500
The Salvation ArmySpringfield, OHToy Shop Fund - Angel Tree Gifts$2,500
Aspire P16 CollaborativeSpringfield, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Bonton EnterprisesDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Boys & Girls Club of Dayton IncDayton, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas IncDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Dayton Childrens HospitalDayton, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
EquestDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Foodbank IncDayton, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
James H Hendrix ElementaryBoiling Springs, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Rebuilding Together Dayton IncDayton, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Vanderburg John EsHenderson, NVRainforest Biosphere Youth Education Program$2,000
Childrens Medical Center FoundationDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,150
Alpac Elementary SchoolPacific, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Annapolis MiddleAnnapolis, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
City of Irving TexasIrving, TXCimarron Park Recreation Center (Irving Teen Summit)$1,000
Galileo School Foundation IncSanford, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
McArthur High SchoolHollywood, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Muggsy Bogues Family FoundationMatthews, NCSupport of food programs for under-represented youth and families in the Greater Charlotte area$1,000
San Jacinto Valley Academy IncSan Jacinto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncPhoenix, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Special Olympics Texas IncSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Anson High SchoolWadesboro, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Bartram Springs ElementaryJacksonville, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Battle Ground High SchoolBattle Ground, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Brentwood High SchoolBrentwood, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Cannons ElementarySpartanburg, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Cape Coral Municipal Charter School Foundation IncCape Coral, FLOasis Elementary North$711
Coffee County Raider AcademyManchester, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$711
College Gardens ElementaryRockville, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Hampton Bays Middle SchoolHampton Bays, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Kirkersville Elementary SchoolKirkersville, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Mt Valley MiddleCanyon Lake, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$711
North Valleys High SchoolReno, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$711
PTA Florida CongressHialeah Gdns, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Rex-Rennert ElementaryShannon, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Short Pump ElemRichmond, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Socastee HighMyrtle Beach, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$711
Trail Ridge Middle SchoolLongmont, COGeneral & Unrestricted$711

By state: Texas 18 · Georgia 1 · Utah 1 · Ohio 14 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 2

About this foundation

7-Eleven Cares Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does 7-Eleven Cares Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does 7-Eleven Cares Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 62 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does 7-Eleven Cares Foundation give?

Texas (18 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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