Taco Bell Foundation Inc
Taco Bell Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Irvine, California. It supports young people through scholarships and grants to youth-serving organizations, with a focus on education, career readiness, and helping youth pursue their ambitions.
Taco Bell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Taco Bell Foundation Inc gave $23.6M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $620K), mostly in Florida. 89% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,574,339
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +216.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $620,377
- -52.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $82,295,172
- +18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 89% first-time grantees (34 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Taco Bell Foundation Inc
- Invitation Only
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The Impact Fund is invitation-only for selected Community Grants partners. The available information does not specify an application process for Community Grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Glen Bell Way, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 863-4500
Website: https://tacobellfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Taco Bell Foundation Inc
Community Grants
Taco Bell Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Emergency Relief Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Live Más Scholarship
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Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Taco Bell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast ($17.4M). Together the top 10 received $23.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 85 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says its Community Grants support charities in communities where Taco Bell serves, and describes its grants and scholarships as distributed across the country. In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 8% to California, and 6% to Georgia; the reported shares for Tennessee and New York were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Taco Bell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
89%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 38 grantees (89%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $692K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.4M (2020) to $23.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $23.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast Clearwater, FL | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $17,368,920 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $2,596,570 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta Valdosta, GA | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $1,457,700 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Whittier Whittier, CA | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $1,157,020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $260,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego San Diego, CA | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $250,000 |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Southern Californ Los Angeles, CA | To provide support services and programs for underprivileged children, to help them grow up | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley San Juan Capistrano, CA | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $61,952 |
| Morry's Camp Inc Port Chester, NY | To provide support services and programs for underprivileged children, to help them grow up | $32,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County Bradenton, FL | To provide financial support at the local level for boys and girls clubs throughout the united states, the local clubs use these funds to help teenagers to graduate from high school by providing resources and a safe location in which to study. | $14,177 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,295,172 | $56,338,109 | $41,878,822 | $23,574,339 | 38 | $3,392,082 |
| 2023 | $69,602,729 | $48,711,154 | $31,792,194 | $15,667,061 | 12 | $1,445,596 |
| 2022 | $49,068,263 | $35,242,008 | $18,923,210 | $15,888,670 | 13 | $70,762 |
| 2021 | $32,895,109 | $23,910,509 | $19,167,618 | $9,813,222 | 10 | $71,863 |
| 2020 | $28,370,918 | $21,991,071 | $14,230,957 | $8,351,336 | 12 | $84,038 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to empower the next generation to “Live Más.” It describes its work as breaking down barriers to education and providing resources to help young people pursue their ambitions. Its stated areas of support include youth academic success, mentorship, college and career exploration and readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, 21st-century skills, and socio-emotional well-being.
Community Grants go to youth-serving organizations. The Foundation says these grants support programs that prepare young people for high school graduation and help them pursue further education. Grantee missions illustrate the range of supported work: Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach says it aims to help young people reach their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens; Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego describes a focus on academic success, character, citizenship, and healthy choices; and Morry’s Camp says it provides children with athletic, cultural, and educational opportunities.
The Live Más Scholarship supports young people pursuing their passions, including interests that may not fit traditional academic or athletic scholarship categories. The Foundation reported that its 2024 scholarship program awarded nearly $11 million and that recipients have included students pursuing medicine, film, engineering, music, and community service.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 38 grants totaling $23,574,339. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $17,368,920, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $17,368,920 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast. Other large grants included $2,596,570 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, $1,457,700 to Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta, and $1,157,020 to Boys & Girls Club of Whittier. The stated purpose for these grants was to support local Boys & Girls Clubs in helping teenagers graduate from high school, including by providing resources and a safe place to study. Other 2024 grants included $100,000 to C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California and $32,000 to Morry’s Camp.
The Foundation’s Impact Fund provides additional funding for innovative higher-education and career-readiness ideas. It is invitation-only: a select number of Community Grants partners are invited each summer to submit proposals, and selected organizations receive funds in the fall. In 2024, the Foundation awarded $250,000 each to Notes for Notes and Chill Foundation through this fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website lists Morgan Tabor as Executive Director. Its listed board includes Neil Borkan, Chairman; Sean Tresvant, Vice Chairman; and James Cascone, Treasurer. The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Bradbury as Executive Director until May 31, 2024, and also lists Morgan Tabor as Assistant Executive Director.
Taco Bell Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Bradbury, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Bradbury
Executive Director
Senior Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$237K (2020) → $809K (2024)
Neil Borkan
Chairman & Director
Chairman & Director → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chairman & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kathleen Grieve
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Imaan Ferdowsi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Cascone
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Perlman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark King
Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2022
Vice Chair & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Alvarado
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Kidd
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Manhas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Tresvant
Vice Chairman & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Reagan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Cook
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marchela Iahdjian
Programs & Partnerships
Programs & Partnerships Manager → Programs & Partnerships, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $113K (2024)
Morgan Tabor
Assistant Executive Director
Development Manager → Assistant Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$123K (2021) → $160K (2024)
Cari Anderson
Associate Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Mohammad Shawkat
Manager - Brand & Content
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Taryn Massa
Senior Analyst - Data Analytics
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Sean Tresvant Start (2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Leigh Anne Tuohy (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Steve Plank (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Bisbocci (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amber Snowden (2021–2022) — Marketing Manager
- Former: Kelly McCulloch (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Belinda Lam (2020) — Finance Manager
- Former: Craig Langel (2020) — Director
- Former: Frank Tucker (2020) — Vice Chairman & Director
- Former: Tina Nguyen (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $809K, to Jennifer Bradbury (Executive DIRECTOR(UNTIL 05/31/2024)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Taco Bell Foundation Inc
How much does Taco Bell Foundation Inc give each year?
Taco Bell Foundation Inc gave $23.6M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15.7M across 12 grants.
What is Taco Bell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Taco Bell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $620,377, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Taco Bell Foundation Inc that year got $692K on average.
Where does Taco Bell Foundation Inc give grants?
Taco Bell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (4 grants), Irvine, CA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (3 grants).
Does Taco Bell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Taco Bell Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Taco Bell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Taco Bell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast ($17,368,920), Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay ($2,596,570) and Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta ($1,457,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Taco Bell Foundation Inc?
Taco Bell Foundation Inc reported $82.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56.3M.
What does Taco Bell Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to empower the next generation to “Live Más.” It describes its work as breaking down barriers to education and providing resources to help young people pursue their ambitions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taco Bell Foundation Inc?
The Impact Fund is invitation-only for selected Community Grants partners. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taco Bell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Taco Bell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0523542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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