2026-08-31T13:26:51-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 611337601 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC KENT 5022572476 1900 COLONEL SANDERS LN LOUISVILLE KY 40213 EMMA HORN SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5028746417 2026-06-15 2025 KFC FOUNDATION INC Matt Hansen 1900 COLONEL SANDERS LN LOUISVILLE KY 40213 7438215 0 X WWW.KFCFOUNDATION.ORG X 1998 KY The KFC Foundation supports, empowers, and serves joy to KFC restaurant employees and communities through education accessibility, financial and crisis assistance, personal development, and community giving programs that create meaningful opportunities and lasting impact. 11 11 0 11 0 0 6540949 5456504 0 0 294716 335746 -33557 50285 6802108 5842535 5543680 5575006 0 0 672680 703506 0 0 121083 1426387 1217474 7642747 7495986 -840639 -1653451 10013948 8945797 400035 656316 9613913 8289481 The KFC Foundation fulfills its mission through programs that provide scholarships and educational support, hardship assistance during times of crisis, personal development opportunities, and investments that strengthen local communities. 0 0 6059862 4539785 0 Scholarship Program: This program provides KFC U.S. restaurant employees with the opportunity to apply for scholarships of up to $20,000 to support their educational dreams at the accredited two-year or four-year college, trade school, or graduate program of their choice. Team members may reapply annually and can receive scholarship funding multiple times throughout their educational journey. In 2025, the program awarded scholarships to 338 recipients and provided tuition assistance to 211 students attending Western Governors University. 340221 340221 0 Hardship Assistance Program: This crisis assistance program is available to KFC U.S. restaurant employees who have been directly impacted by a severe hardship, crisis, or catastrophic incident that was beyond their control. The purpose of the program is to provide temporary, limited financial relief. While money can't eliminate the sorrow, it can eliminate the added stress that often accompanies it. In 2025, the program provided relief for 151 team members. 635000 635000 0 Kentucky Fried Wishes: KFC restaurant employees can nominate their local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for a $10,000 capacity building grant from the KFC Foundation. In 2025, the KFC Foundation granted 60 Kentucky Fried Wishes grants. 194380 60000 0 Hardship Assistance Program: This crisis assistance program is available to KFC U.S. restaurant employees who have been directly impacted by a severe hardship, crisis, or catastrophic incident that was beyond their control. The purpose of the program is to provide temporary, limited financial relief. While money can't eliminate the sorrow, it can eliminate the added stress that often accompanies it. In 2025, the program provided relief for 151 team members. Savings Match Program: This financial wellness program supports KFC U.S. restaurant employees in building savings habits and improving financial stability. Participants contribute weekly and are matched by the KFC Foundation after a six-month savings period. The program encourages positive financial behaviors, reduces financial stress, and helps employees build emergency savings through education and incentive-based support. Mental Health Program: This program provides KFC U.S. restaurant employees with access to confidential, online counseling through BetterHelp. Eligible team members and their dependents receive six therapy sessions with licensed providers for personal and work-related challenges. 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THE FOUNDATION IS CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) AND QUALIFIES FOR DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATMENTS. THE FOUNDATION FILES AN INFORMATIONAL RETURN WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024, THE FOUNDATION DID NOT HAVE ANY ACCRUED INTEREST OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX LIABILITITES, AND NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES HAVE BEEN CHARGED TO OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS THEN ENDED. 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10000 Charitable SoulMedic Media Group Inc dba RemedyLIVE 6429 Oakbrook Parkway Fort Wayne IN 46825 272417633 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable Spy Hop Productions 208 W Harvey Milk Blvd Salt Lake City UT 84101 870642304 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable The Center for Autism Education 4110 Old Mill Parkway St Peters MO 63376 680501030 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable The Joy Bus 10401 N 32nd Street Suite C Phoenix AZ 85028 275039555 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable Young Community Developers 1715 Yosemite Ave San Francisco CA 94124 942187776 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable Havens Harvest PO Box 133 New Haven CT 06513 850627932 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable Jordan Porco Foundation 415 Silas Deane Hwy Suite 304B Wethersfield CT 06109 275039555 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable Next Step Domestic Violence Project 733 Bangor Rd Ellsworth ME 04605 010482508 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable Safe Voices 100 Lisbon St Lewiston ME 04240 010352658 501(C)(3) 10000 Charitable 64 0 EDUCATIONAL GRANT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS 338 2500000 TUTION-FREE 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FUNDS ARE TO BE SPENT ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EMMA HORN SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 133882 0 11092 0 146 0 0 0 27891 0 173011 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 DEBBIE ROLLINS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $62,785. X DONATED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1 103887 COST 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 (INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE SCHEDULES AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS, WAS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO ITS FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL ORGANIZATION PERSONNEL AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE COVERED UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN THE EVENT THAT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, ORGANIZATION PERSONNEL AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT IT TO THE BOARD CHAIR. DISCLOSURE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND THE DECISION REGARDING THE ACTION TAKEN ARE NOTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MINUTES. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO RECUSE HIM OR HERSELF FROM VOTING ON SUCH MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPARABILITY DATA WAS USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION AND DELIBERATIONS WERE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION 6104. THEREFORE, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ONLY DISCLOSED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 SCHOLARSHIP RECOVERIES