Taggart Family Foundation
Empowering Youth. Enriching Communities. Elevating Potential.
Empowering Youth. Enriching Communities. Elevating Potential.
The foundation is primarily dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for youth in underserved communities through education, mentorship, sports and professional development.
Meet the Founder
Willie Taggart is a nationally respected football coach, educator, and mentor with over 25 years of leadership experience in college and professional sports. Currently serving as the Running Backs Coach for the New York Giants, Coach Taggart has made a name for himself by building winning teams, developing young talent, and fostering discipline, leadership, and resilience both on and off the field.
Core Program Pillars
Academic Enrichment & Tutoring
High-quality after-school and summer learning programs that support literacy, S.T.E.A.M., academic confidence, and college readiness for students in grades K–12.
Youth Sports
Athletic programs, camps, and clinics led by experienced coaches and professional athletes, promoting teamwork, discipline, physical wellness, and healthy lifestyles.
Financial Literacy & Life Skills
Practical education focused on money management, budgeting, credit awareness, wellness, and social-emotional learning to support lifelong independence and decision-making.
Workforce Development
Career exploration and skill-building opportunities that prepare youth & adults for their futures through vocational training, internships, entrepreneurship education, and collegiate scholarship support.
Mentorship & Youth Development
Intentional mentorship experiences that foster leadership, civic engagement, professional growth, and confidence through meaningful relationships and guidance.
Cultural Exposure & Travel
Transformational experiences including college tours, international immersion, and community service opportunities that broaden perspectives and inspire global citizenship.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission: The Taggart Family Foundation empowers youth and families in underserved communities by providing access to transformative opportunities in education, sports, workforce development, and personal growth. Through mentorship, career readiness, educational support and cultural exposure, from S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and financial literacy to college tours and international immersion, we equip youth, young adults and their families with the skills, resources, and confidence to thrive.
VISION: A future where every young person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to reach their full potential – academically, professionally, and personally.
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Get Involved
Join us in building a movement—one child, one program, one opportunity at a time.
Together, we can level the playing field and create life-changing access for the next generation.
