Taco Bell Foundation’s Community Grants

About This Project

Summary

The Taco Bell Foundation (TBF) is a 501(c)3 public charity with a mission to break down barriers to education. Through the Community Grants program, TBF supports more than 450 charities in communities where Taco Bell does business. Funds raised in local communities, stay in local communities to support the work of our Community Grant partners including Boys & Girls Club, Junior Achievement, City Year and more.

Goals & Objectives

TBF’s Community Grants programs seeks to create career pathways for young people, by distributing funds to organizations that offer academic support, mentorship, college and career exploration and more. Community Grants is funded by Round Up, a program allowing customers to round up their meal total

Results & Impact

This year, TBF awarded $23 million in Community Grants – an increase of $8 million from the previous year and the largest donation pool for the foundation to date. The program also expanded into Canada this year awarding $40,000 CAD to Junior Achievement Canada.