The Taylor Haugen Foundation provides support and recognition to faith-based, athletic students and community organizations through awards, scholarships and funding. The Foundation serves to recognize the following attributes and character traits in students: Christian Faith, athletics, community service, academics and leadership.The Taylor Haugen Foundation's Youth Equipment for Sports Safety (YESS) Program, founded in 2011, provides awareness of and equips youth contact sports teams with the same technologically advanced abdominal protective gear worn by professional and collegiate athletes.