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2023

Annual Report

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Together,
We’re Changing Lives

Emma Horn
Executive Director

Dear friends,

Looking back on 2023 fills me with immense joy as I share the incredible milestones we achieved together. Your generosity propelled our Round Up fundraising to unprecedented heights, hitting a record-breaking $4.7 million – the most we’ve ever raised!

Because of your support, we accomplished some remarkable feats:

  • Awarded over $2.5 million in scholarships, our largest amount to date.
  • Launched a tuition-free college program with WGU, turning a long-held dream into reality.
  • Granted $1 million to 100 community-based non-profits, doubling the impact from last year.

Additionally, the introduction of the Become Your Best Self program has set the stage for further empowerment and growth. And on the topic of empowerment, we proudly celebrated our first tuition-free college program graduate, Kevon Pascoe, receiving his MBA at WGU’s October commencement ceremony.

Now in 2024, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of changing lives, I am excited about the future we are shaping together. With your continued support, we are poised to make an even greater impact, continuing to empower dreams and inspire transformation, making a lasting difference in the lives of KFC restaurant employees and our communities.

Here’s to the next chapter of making a difference together.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Emma Horn
Executive Director
KFC Foundation

Our Vision

Be the secret recipe for good

Our Mission

Support, empower, and serve joy to KFC restaurant employees and our communities.

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Together, We’re Making Education Accessible

“I was able to take my dream of obtaining a master’s degree and turn it into my reality. Now, I get to show others that our upbringings don’t define who we are and the heights of how far they can go.”

Kevon Pascoe
Tuition-Free College Graduate

From the Leadership Table

A Welcome from new Board Chair, Mark Everett

I am honored to step into the role of Board Chair for the KFC Foundation, following in the footsteps of those dedicated to making a positive impact for KFC restaurant employees and their communities.

As soon as I joined the KFC family, I witnessed the transformative power of the KFC Foundation. It’s not just about providing support; it’s about fostering community, empowerment and joy. Seeing the tangible impact of our programs has fueled my commitment to ensuring that every individual associated with KFC can thrive.

In 2024, we’re launching our new strategic plan, centered around four key goals:

  1. Deliver our mission through programming: Aligning initiatives with the Foundation’s mission to support, empower and serve joy to KFC restaurant employees and their communities.
  2. Grow funding to $12M: Expanding financial resources to maximize impact and reach more individuals.
  3. Build brand awareness: Increasing visibility of the KFC Foundation’s vital work, fostering stronger connections with stakeholders and the public.
  4. Enhance organizational capacity: Strengthening our ability to carry out our mission efficiently and effectively by investing in internal capabilities and resources.

 

I’m excited about the opportunities ahead and am confident that, with your support, we can achieve these ambitious goals. Thank you for your dedication to the KFC Foundation, and I look forward to working together to make a lasting difference.

Sincerely,

Mark Everett
Board Chair, 2024-26
KFC Foundation

A Heartfelt Thank You to Justin Stewart

With deep gratitude, we extend our sincerest appreciation to Justin Stewart for nearly a decade of unwavering commitment and leadership to the KFC Foundation. Justin’s service has been nothing short of extraordinary and finding adequate words to express our thanks for his significant contributions and transformative impact is indeed a challenge.

Justin, your dynamic energy, motivating spirit and relentless advocacy have been the heartbeat steering us toward meaningful change. In your 4.5 years as Board Chair, you played a pivotal role in elevating every aspect of the Foundation’s work, propelling us to new heights and leaving an indelible mark on our trajectory.

As you transition from the role of Board Chair, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the tremendous work you’ve done. The goals you’ve set, the positive “plus up” energy you’ve infused into every meeting and the enduring legacy you leave behind are truly amazing. The Foundation has come a long way under your leadership, and we are confident that your influence will continue as we strive for even greater heights ahead.

Here’s to you, Justin!

With heartfelt appreciation,

The KFC Foundation

2023

Highlights

Launched a tuition-free college program

Awarded $2.5 million in scholarships

Funded $1 million in community projects

Launched the personal development program, Become Your Best Self

Raised over $4.7 million through Round Up

Together, We’re Supporting Families in Crisis

“My family and I appreciate all the help we’re able to receive at a time that is so heartbreaking and stressful. We will now be able to give my mom the memorial that she deserves and say our last goodbyes to her.”

Diana Yang
Hardship Assistance Recipient

2023 by the Numbers

$4.7M+

Raised from Round Up

The most we’ve ever raised in a single year!

$2.5M

Scholarships awarded

500+ KFC restaurant employees received a KFC Foundation scholarship to pursue their educational dreams.

$1M

Kentucky Fried Wishes funded

100 grants were awarded to community-based non-profit organizations to make a project on their wish list come true.

66

Earned GED credentials

66 KFC restaurant employees earned their high school credential through our GED Achievement program.

$130,000

Invested into savings

514+ KFC restaurant employees boosted their financial skills and emergency funds with a $1 for $1 savings match.

$307,000+

Granted for Hardship Assistance

133 KFC restaurant employees received financial support to help make it through a crisis.

570

Crisis intervention conversations

439 KFC restaurant employees received text-based mental health support through our partnership with the Crisis Text Line.

210

Started tuition-free college

In partnership with Western Governors University (WGU), we provide KFC restaurant employees with 100 percent paid tuition when attending WGU to earn their degree.

170

Unlocked their potential

449 KFC restaurant employees enrolled in Become Your Best Self, with 170 completing the personal development program.

Together, We’re Building Stronger Communities

Together, We’re Building Stronger Communities

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“It’s neat that one local non-profit would get a grant here in Bellefontaine, but having two being chosen blows my mind. This is easily the coolest thing we’ve ever done in our 46-year history here.”

Johni and Darren Whitaker

Kentucky Fried Wishes Nominators

Financial Breakdown

How we raise money

Round Up Donations

Fries Sales

Investment Income

Misc. Donations

AKFCF Fundraisers

How your giving helps

Education Accessibility

Financial & Crisis Assistance

Community Impact

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Thank You to Our Donors

Annual Donation Program Participants

A Cavegn Inc
A&S Texas City Food Corp
Abalar Fast Foods
AFCO Services Inc
AJS Associates
Alistar Management
Alvarado Concepts LLC
American Hospitality Corp
Ampex Brands LLC
Anred Inc
Armin Food Inc
Arnold & Sons LLC
Attleboro KFC Corp
B & G Diversified Concepts LLC
Baker Management Group
BB QSR Intermediate Holdings LLC
Bell American Group LLC
Bells & Birds Inc
Berchick Inc
Big Bite Foods LLC
BK Foods LLC
Bower Management Inc
Bowling Restaurant Group LLC
Broussard KFC Inc
Bunch Enterprises LLC
Burchel KFC Inc
Burger Busters Inc
C & B Restaurant Corporation
C & M Fast Food LLC
C & M Smith Restaurants Inc
CA Foods LLC
Cardinal Restaurants Inc
CBR Grants Inc
Celebration Restaurant Group LLC
Central Florida KFC, Inc.
Central Iowa KFC Inc
Champions Rest Group / Fiesta LLC
Chicken Champs Inc
Chicken Crusaders Ltd
Chicken of Summersville Inc
Chicken Shack of Potsdam LLC
CJS Group Inc
Clara Theodoroff
CLC Restaurants Inc
Clete Corp
CMG Operations, LLC
Colonel’s Take Home Inc
Colonel’s Way Inc
Coward Enterprises Inc
Crow’s Steak House
D E Foods Inc
Dana Enterprises LLC
Darlington Poulet Inc
Dee Jays QSR Inc
Desert De Oro Foods Inc
Divine Investors LLC
DM Patel & Co Inc
Douglas Elish
Dunn & Bowling LLC
E Brunswick KFC Inc
Easter Food Systems Inc
EGP Louisiana LLC
Elite Colonel’s Concept LLC
F & F Food Service Inc
Felker Day Inc
Fitzpatrick Acquisitions LLC
Foremore Foods Inc
Franchise Management Investors Us LLC
Fried With Pride Inc
Fulenwider Enterprises Inc
G & J Restaurants Corp
G & S Restaurants
Gallant Inc
Galloway Enterprises Inc
Gia Investment Group LLC
Golden Triangle Enterprises, LLC
Graja Inc
GRR Investments
Hawk’s Food Management Services Inc
Helms Foodservice Inc
Hill Enterprise
Hospitality Syracuse Inc
Houston Enterprises
Indus Tbny Inc
Ismo Mgmt
J & A Ogle Enterprises Inc
J A Sutherland Inc
J Hubbard Company Inc
J Mark Enterprises Inc
Jak Foods Inc
Jalpa Inc
Jamyers II Inc
JBR Ltd
Jefferis Foods LLC
JEM Management
John Taylor Sims
Joint Heirs Food Corporation
Jomida Inc
JRN Inc
JRS Restaurant Corp
K T Merrill LLC
Karan Foods
Kazi Foods Inc
KBP Foods
KD Enterprises
Kedis Enterprises LLC
Kels Foods Inc
Kendall House Inc
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken of Alamosa Inc
Kentucky Fried Chicken of Grenada
Kentucky Fried Chicken of Statesboro Geo
Kentucky Fried Chicken of Valdosta Inc
Kentucky Fried Chicken of W.E.M., Inc.
KFC Chick-A-Dee Eateries, LLC
KFC Corporation
KFC Cushing Lp
KFC De Soto Inc
KFC Maywood LLC
KFC Meadville Pa
KFC Mission Hills
KFC National Management Co
KFC of Athens
KFC of Benton
KFC of Colbert Inc
KFC of Jenks
KFC of Ludington Inc
KFC of Mcalester
KFC of Pell City Inc
KFC of Sparta
KFC of Taunton LLC
KFC of Vicksburg
KFC/ A & V Enterprises Inc
Kimsco Inc
K-Mac Enterprises Inc
Kokolas Management Co.
Kotes Management LLC
Kracklin LLC
KSK 786, Inc.
L G Sharp Inc
Ladybird Food Corporation
Lamyto Enterprises LLC
Laurinburg KFC Take Home Inc
LGL Pizza Huts Inc
Listenberger & Kozel, LLC
Loky Inc
Lot Chicken LLC
LP Buller LLC
Lucky 1 Holdings Inc.
Lucky Dining Inc
Luihn Vantedge Partners, LLC
Lulu Food Service Inc
Lyon Management Co Inc
M Baker Management Inc
M&W Foods Inc
Manuel Galhandro
Marble Usa Inc
Mas Restaurant Group LLC
Mayer Management Inc
Mckenzie Foods Inc
Mendota Restaurants Inc
Mike & Teresa Inc
Monte Alto Inc
Morgan Enterprises
Morricorp Inc
MSA Inc
NAC Restaurants Inc
Nacnud Inc
Net Management Ltd
New Chicken Inc
New Star Foods LLC
Noble Pursuit LLC
Northwest Restaurants Inc
Northwest Restaurants, Inc./Spokane, Inc
O Inc
Orchard Foods LLC
ORR Company, Inc.
Outlaw Enterprises Inc
P2 Restaurants Inc
Pacific Restaurants Inc
Palo Alto Inc
Paris & Potter Mgmt of Eastern Carolina
Peak Operations LLC
Pengeo Inc
Phil Mook Enterprises Inc
PMTD Restaurants LLC
Pramukh LLC
PRB Mgmt LLC
Prendiville Investment Corp Iii
R & R Ventures Inc
R S Kremer Inc
Rajdeep Food Inc
Rayan National Corp
Razmik Food
RBD California Restaurants Limited
Red Mesa Coffee Company LLC
Rigel/Chix Inc
Roark Partners LLC
Rogman Corporation
Ronald William Patterson
Roubekas Enterprises Inc
S & N Foods Inc
Sanweco Inc
Sashah Foods
Satvinder Sraon Inc
Saunders Foods Inc
Saunders Foods, Inc. Dba Buffalo KFC
Sayed Food Enterprises Inc
Sc Food Group, LLC
Second Gen Inc
Selma KFC Inc
Sharif Inc
Sierra Foods LLC
Silveron Inc
Smithville Kt LLC
South Tacala Inc
Southwest KFC Inc
Star Brands LLC
Steinke Food Management Inc
Steve Declerck Enterprises Inc
Stewart Restaurant Group
Summerwood Corporation
Sunbeam Lewistown Inc
Sunbeam Phillipsburg Inc
Sundance Incorporated
Surtico
SWF Foods LLC
Sylvan Food Systems Inc
T & D Foods Inc
T&K Lp
TA Operating LLC
Taci Investments Inc
Tahir Food Corporation
Talmadge Street Inc
Tasty Restaurant Group
TGG Inc
The Chick Inc
The Colonel’s of Logan Inc
The Mickle Restaurant Group Inc
Triple Play Concepts LLC
Tri-State Food Systems Inc
Twin Cedars Inc
Two Beacons LLC
Union Food Services Inc
V & L Drive-In Inc
Van Dyke And Associates Inc
Vangeloff Management
Venquest Investments & Properties LLC
W & M Restaurants Inc
West Quality Food Service Inc
West Texas Foods LLC
Whiteford’s Inc
Widder Management Ltd
Windram Enterprises Inc
Wit-Rey Inc

Convention Sponsors

Karen Adams
ADP
AKFCF
Alpha Omega Winery
Karen Ancira
Booth Production Group
Joan Bowling
Tom Broome
Bill Byrd
Comcast Business
CS&A Insurance
Agustin Dominguez
Dr Pepper
Ecolab
Edelman
Fortinet
Chris Fowler
Ron Gardner
Genpak
George’s, Inc.
Giving Kitchen
Jack Harlow
Henny Penny
JR Simplot
KBP Brands
KFC Corporation
Kitchen Armor
KitchenBrains
Tarun Lal
Marcus & Millichap Hines Group
McCormick
McLane
MullenLowe
Tabbassum Mumtaz
OnDisplay
Justin Patton
PepsiCo
Pilgrim’s
Promise Packaging
Andy Rosen
Nolan Ryan Family
Spark Foundry
Justin Stewart
Summit Innovations
Targus
Tito’s
ViaTech Publishing Solutions
Kate Ward
WestRock

Vendor Partners

Restaurant Technologies
Solink
Unbridled Capital

Individual Donors

Pamela Barberio
Steven Barclay
Elizabeth Blackstone
Joshua Bova
Edward Boyer
Trina Burnett
Triana Casterlow
Gianluca Clivati
Cobb Cole
Danika Conner
Carl Coulter
Keith Coward
Craig Specialty Advertising
Andie Cremer
Chyrissa DeSantis
Dave Evans
Mark Everett
William Ford
Raul Garcia-Alatorre
Emily Guthrie
Ricardo Guzman
Tim Harris
William Hearne
Emma Horn
Fred Jackson
Jamie Jackson
Kristine Jaworski
Ann Johnson
KFC Corporation
Mississippi Lao
Jeffrey Lohmeyer
Dale Moulton
Myers Myers
NCAC
Ellen Perrin
Katie Piccini
Kathryn Piccini
Brian Richardson
Mitch Rue
Amanda Sandoval
Stephen Sandoval
Karakay Saunders
Kevin Schlutz
Emily Shackelford
James Shacklett
Halima Sheikh
Karen Sherman
Lia Silkworth
Jack Sims
Roger Sparks
James Stephens
Matt Stone
Vijay Sukumar
Michael Sznapstajler
Brandee Trejo
Adam Wright
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To KFC customers:

Thank you for rounding up your KFC order total for the KFC Foundation.

2023

Board of Directors

Justin Stewart

Board Chair | Stewart Restaurant Group, COO

Holly Winkel

Board Treasurer | NCAC, Marketing Director

Karen Ancira

Representative | KFCC, CPO

Karen Adams

Board Member | KFCC, Director of Field HR

Tom Broome

Board Member | Scottish Food Systems, Owner

Joan Bowling

Board Member | Dunn & Bowling, Ltd., Owner

Chris Caldwell

Board Member | KFCC, Former CTO

Nick Chavez

Board Member | KFCC, CMO

Clinton Lewis

Board Member | CL Food Enterprises, Owner

Mark Everett

Board Member | KBP Foods, Division VP

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A Look Ahead

As we celebrate the KFC Foundation’s 25th anniversary in 2024, the future holds many exciting prospects. We anticipate exciting program additions, enhanced support, increases in those served, greater visibility and organizational growth while staying committed to our mission of supporting, empowering and serving joy to KFC restaurant employees and our communities.

We look forward to witnessing more graduates of our tuition-free college program and the transformative impact it makes on individual lives and on our world. Additionally, we are excited to expand upon our community giving initiatives, reaching hundreds of more communities across the country.

Here’s to another 25 years of changing lives, together.