What is the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens?

Established in 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens is a public 501c-3 charity committed to inspiring teenagers to graduate from high school and become caring, educated and productive adults. Through our partners and programs, the Foundation has created a national focus to foster educational, career and service opportunities for teens.

Learn more about our partners and programs

How are we helping Teens Graduate?

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens believes that the best way to reach teens is not to lecture them about the benefits of graduating from high school. Instead, our mission is to provide teens with new experiences that keep them engaged in their future and inspired to stay in school.

Find out why helping teens graduate is so important

Who Do We Support?

TBFT is the largest donor to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Inc. (BGCA) giving more than $23 million to support teen programming since 1995. In addition, TBFT provides grants to other worthy programs that are designed to help teens stay in school and on the path to graduation.

Learn more about our partnership
with Boys and Girls Club of America, Inc.


How is the Foundation Funded?

Funding comes from the generosity of Taco Bell customer donations and the support of Taco Bell Corp., its employees, franchisees and partners. Canisters are placed in participating restaurants so patrons can support the program by donating their spare change. Additionally, franchisees have developed fundraising and volunteer opportunities within their own communities to support local teen programs.  This year, participating Taco Bell® restaurants across the country are participating in its first-ever national fundraiser to support TBFT. The participating Taco Bell® restaurants will donate fifteen percent of their gross sales on April 23, 2009 to the Foundation.

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