Taco Bell Foundation Gives a Record $32 Million To Help 700 Nonprofits Power Possibility for Youth
Key Highlights
- ➤Taco Bell Foundation commits record $32 million to 700 youth-serving nonprofits
- ➤Community Grants partners rise 40% from last year, adding 200+ organizations
- ➤Round Up contributions exceeded $51 million in 2025, funding Foundation grants
- ➤Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County receives $100,000 for youth programs
- ➤Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities receives $177,000 Community Grant
Expert Statements
Morgan Tabor, Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation
“When you think about how this started, with fans giving a little extra at checkout, it's incredible to see that generosity grow into $32 million for organizations serving young people across the country,”
Morgan Tabor, Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation
“What I love most about Community Grants is how local they are. Taco Bell franchisees know these organizations, they believe in their work, and together we're helping more young people see just how much is possible for their futures.”
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2026 / Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley received a $20,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support its mission of expanding educational and career opportunities for young people.
Today, small acts of generosity are adding up to the Taco Bell Foundation's biggest Community Grants year yet: a record $32 million supporting 700 nonprofits nationwide, representing a 40% increase in nonprofit partners from last year. Fueled by fans who Round Up their Taco Bell order totals, the investment is creating more opportunities for young people through education, career readiness, mentorship and youth empowerment.
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