Kentucky Fried Wishes

• Any recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization, governmental entity or other IRS recognized charitable organization that have maintained good standing with the Internal Revenue Service for at least two years.
• The non-profit must be based in the United States and serve individuals in the United States.
• Eligible non-profit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit their surrounding community.

What does invite-only mean? Kentucky Fried Wishes does not have an open application. The KFC Foundation identifies and invites organizations whose work aligns closely with our focus areas and mission to apply.

Why is Kentucky Fried Wishes invite-only? An invite-only approach allows us to work more closely with our restaurant teams and build stronger, more meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve.

Who can be invited to apply?
Eligible organizations are identified based on alignment with the Kentucky Fried Wishes focus areas, community impact, and connection to local KFC restaurant teams.

Can my organization submit an application without an invitation?
At this time, we are not accepting unsolicited applications for Kentucky Fried Wishes.

How are organizations selected to receive an invitation?
Organizations may be identified through restaurant team engagement, community relationships, and ongoing outreach aligned with our mission.

Will Kentucky Fried Wishes ever be open for applications again?
We regularly review our grant programs and will share any updates on our website.