Nonprofit · EIN 61-1337601
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,842,535 | $7,495,986 | -$1,653,451 | $8,945,797 | $656,316 | $8,289,481 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,802,108 | $7,642,747 | -$840,639 | $10,013,948 | $400,035 | $9,613,913 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,895,190 | $6,492,445 | $402,745 | $10,603,378 | $416,588 | $10,186,790 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $4,045,887 | $2,285,608 | $1,760,279 | $8,394,233 | $261,680 | $8,132,553 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,456,504
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $335,746
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $167,018
- Net income from fundraising events
- $50,285
- Other revenue
- $50,285
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,575,006
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $166,100
- Other salaries and wages
- $422,412
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $703,506
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,615
- Travel
- $64,389
- Program services (functional)
- $7,229,463
- Management and general (functional)
- $145,440
- Fundraising (functional)
- $121,083
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,013,948
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,945,797
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $656,316
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,289,481
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,329,482
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,275,765
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,716
- Gross receipts
- $7,438,215
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- KY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMA HORN | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,120 | $27,891 |
| MATT HANSEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ORTON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BASINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL BYRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER BECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA SWEARINGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THUTHUKA NXUMALO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMA HORN | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,994 | $26,405 |
| DEBRA ROLLINS | ASST. SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $82,549 | $10,376 |
| MATT HANSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ORTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON LEWIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BASINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL BYRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MCCOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA SWEARINGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THUTHUKA NXUMALO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN BOWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMA HORN | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,725 | $21,098 |
| DEBRA ROLLINS | ASST. SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $78,037 | $7,486 |
| JUSTIN STEWART | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BROOME | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY WINKLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK EVERETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN BOWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ANCIRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK CHAVEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CALDWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMA HORN | MANAGING DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $128,957 | $20,612 |
| DEBRA ROLLINS | ASST. SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $65,662 | $9,235 |
| JUSTIN STEWART | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY WINKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KURNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS SHELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN BOWLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CALDWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1900 COLONEL SANDERS LN, LOUISVILLE, KY 40213-1970
- In care of
- % YUM BRANDS INC
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Matt Hansen, 1900 COLONEL SANDERS LN, LOUISVILLE, KY 40213
- Signed the 990
- EMMA HORN, SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (502) 257-2476
- Website
- WWW.KFCFOUNDATION.ORG
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $6,059,862 · grants $4,539,785
- 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.Expenses $340,221 · grants $340,221
- 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.Expenses $635,000 · grants $635,000
- 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. In 2025, the program provided access to mental health services for 55 team members, resulting in 165 therapy sessions being utilized.Expenses $194,380 · grants $60,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1337601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,945,797
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,438,215
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,842,535 | $7,495,986 | $8,945,797 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,802,108 | $7,642,747 | $10,013,948 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,895,190 | $6,492,445 | $10,603,378 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,382,876 | $3,911,469 | $9,741,395 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $4,045,887 | $2,285,608 | $8,394,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 61-1337601).
Questions about KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC is 61-1337601.
- Is KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Matt Hansen.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,120 (EMMA HORN, SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,842,535, expenses of $7,495,986 and total assets of $8,945,797 at year end.
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