The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants in 2025 – marking the 10th year that Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area has been selected as a grant recipient.
Austin, TX , (August 4, 2025) – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. The funding will support our Workforce Development program helping youth in Austin area access essential resources to achieve their goals.
“This grant allows us to equip even more young people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive in the workforce and in life,” said Zenae Campbell, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. “We are deeply grateful to the Taco Bell Foundation and Tacala Companies for their steadfast commitment to opening doors of opportunity for Austin youth and believing in their limitless potential.”
The Taco Bell Foundation awarded a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants this year to nearly 500 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The Community Grants program uplifts youth in the communities that matter most to Taco Bell – those of its fans and Team Members. True to the brand’s spirit, the Taco Bell Foundation supports nonprofits that think differently and take bold approaches to creating new opportunities for young people.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area was nominated for the grant by local Taco Bell franchisee, Tacala Companies, whose continued commitment to uplifting youth has helped expand access to education, mentorship, and career readiness programs across the community.
“We believe that empowering young people is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future,” said Lisa Lane Cardin, Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation. “This record investment is a testament to the power of community-driven change and the limitless potential that exists when we remove barriers and open doors.”
Through this grant, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area will be able to equip young people to navigate adulthood and pursue a fulfilling, economically viable career path.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, please visit bgcaustin.org. To learn more about the Taco Bell Foundation and the Community Grants program, please visit https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/who-we-support/.
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About Boys & Girls of the Austin Area
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is Austin’s leading out-of-school time youth development agency, currently serving more than 16,000 youth ages 6 to 18 at 28 locations across the Austin area, including the Home Club on the Sheth Family Campus. Operating since 1967, BGCAA employs a formula for impact rooted in quality programming and services in health & well-being, character & leadership, academic success, and life & workforce readiness. Club youth participate in high-impact development programs that, when compared to non-Club youth, result in better school attendance, better grades, higher graduation rates, and a better likelihood of attending college. Through support from local individuals, businesses, and BGCAA Staff, Club youth are given the tools and opportunities to create great futures. Learn more atwww.bgcaustin.org.
About Taco Bell Foundation
Taco Bell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that empowers the next generation to pursue their passions by breaking down barriers to education and providing resources to help young people chase their boldest ambitions. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has reached nearly 9 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $203 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education and career readiness. For more information about the Taco Bell Foundation, visit www.tacobellfoundation.org.
