The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants in 2025 – marking the third year that Pride in the Tiger has been selected as a grant recipient.
MARSHALL, MN., (August 4, 2025) – Pride in the Tiger Foundation 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 Family & Consumer Science courses equipment and supply upgrades, helping youth in Marshall, MN access essential resources to achieve their goals.
“This grant allows us to reach more students with the tools and guidance they need to build a successful future and help individuals develop the essential knowledge and skills to lead better lives, be work and career ready, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.’ said Krista Bjella, Executive Director. ‘We’re grateful to the Taco Bell Foundation and our local Taco Bell for believing in our mission and investing in the potential of our youth.”
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.
Pride in the Tiger Foundation was nominated for the grant by local Taco Bell franchisee Todd Versteeg, 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, Pride in the Tiger will be able to support Marshall school’s Family and Consumer Science courses to provide students with tools to make informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life.
To learn more about Pride in the Tiger Foundation, please visit www.prideinthetiger.org. To learn more about the Taco Bell Foundation and the Community Grants program, please visit https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/who-we-support/.
About the Pride in the Tiger Foundation
The Pride in the Tiger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for students in Marshall’s public & private schools. Through financial support and community partnerships, the Foundation funds scholarships, innovative programs, student activities, and initiatives that promote personal growth, academic achievement, and lifelong success.
Visit Pride in the Tiger Foundation’s website to learn more about their impact on education: HOME – Pride in the Tiger Foundation
