Taggart Family Foundation
Empowering Youth. Enriching Communities. Elevating Potential.
Empowering Youth. Enriching Communities. Elevating Potential.
MISSION: The Taggart Family Foundation empowers youth in underserved communities by providing access to transformative opportunities in education, sports, workforce development, and personal growth.
VISION: A future where every young person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to reach their full potential—academically, professionally, and personally.
"Blame No One. Make No Excuses. Do Something."
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 Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs Coach for the Baltimore Ravens, 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.
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Willie with his wife, Taneshia, and their three children — Willie Jr., Jackson, and Morgan.
Family and faith are at the core of everything Willie does. The Taggart Family Foundation reflects their shared commitment to creating opportunity and equity for the next generation.
Together, the Taggarts are dedicated to helping families thrive — on and off the field.
After-school and summer learning, literacy, STEM, and college readiness (K–12).
Career exploration, job skills, internships, entrepreneurship, and collegiate scholarships.
Money management, budgeting, credit, wellness, and social-emotional learning.
Leadership, civic engagement, professional mentoring, and confidence-building.
College tours, international immersion, and community service experiences.
Camps and clinics led by pro athletes, promoting teamwork and healthy living.
Safe, structured environments with academic support and enrichment activities.
Immersive learning experiences and skill-building workshops during school breaks.
Hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Campus visits, career fairs, and professional development workshops.
Wraparound services including meals, case management, and transportation.
Youth in underserved areas lack access to after-school enrichment
More likely to enroll in college with proper mentorship
Increase in college enrollment rate when exposed to career paths before 16
Black and Latino students remain underrepresented in STEM careers, but mentorship and early exposure can change these statistics.
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.
