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Introduction
Safety
Environment
People
Community
Governance
Appendix
Valero Texas Open and Valero Benefit for Children
The Valero Texas Open continues to be a leader on the PGA TOUR in charitable
fundraising, with an all-time total of $281 million, including funds recently raised
in 2025. With the support and generosity of Valero's business partners and
sponsors, the Valero Texas Open, Valero Bene昀椀t for Children and Champions
fore Charity generated $25 million in proceeds in 2025 alone.
The Valero Bene昀椀t for Children funds children’s programs in the communities
where Valero operates, to support initiatives targeting basic needs, education
and health care.
32%
45%
23%
2024 funds directed to
Basic Needs
2024 funds directed to
Education
2024 funds directed to
Health Care
Texas City, Texas – Thanks in part to a $50,000
grant from the Valero Bene昀椀t for Children, the
Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation retro昀椀tted a bus
to create a mobile STEM lab that offers educational
programs to students.
Quebec, Canada – For the past 19 years, the Valero
Bene昀椀t for Children Golf Classic in Canada has raised
funds for organizations that help children and support
parents. In 2024, the tournament raised more than
$500,000, bringing the total amount since its inception
to $6 million.
United Kingdom – The Valero Bene昀椀t for Children
Classic raised over $690,000 in 2024. Since the event’s
inception in 2014, more than $3.3 million has been
raised to support the incredible work of local charities.
Fort Dodge, Iowa – Since 2013, the Valero Bene昀椀t
for Children has supported Athletics for Education
and Success (AFES), which provides a safe space for
recreational and after-school activities to empower
children and youth with the tools, guidance and sense
of belonging they need to thrive.
San Antonio, Texas – With a grant from the Valero
Bene昀椀t for Children, more than 100 students
from Title I Schools in San Antonio and surrounding
areas were able to take 昀椀eld trips to the Cibolo Center
for Conservation Outdoor Classroom. This program
connects students with nature through engaging
outdoor activities centered on ecosystems, wildlife,
water conservation and sustainable practices by
offering an immersive, hands-on learning experience
that brings science and the environment to life.
BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
W. R. Grace & Co.
A global leader in specialty
chemicals, Grace produces high
performance chemicals and
science-based solutions that enable
industries to enhance modern life.
Grace supports Valero's operating
excellence initiatives, including
advancements in gasoline properties
and expanded renewable feedstock
processing capabilities. Grace has
proudly been a partner with Valero at
the Valero Bene昀椀t for Children since
its inception.
W.R. Grace & Co.
leadership team at the
2025 Valero Texas Open.
“At Grace, we share Valero’s commitment to helping the communities
where we live and work. Whether it is in commercial operations or
charitable endeavors, Valero is continually looking for ways to make a
better future. That future-focus is one reason why we have had such a
long-lasting relationship.” -Ed Sparks, Grace CEO
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