Yum Brands Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Yum Brands Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $10.3 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $4.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10.3 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$4.3 million
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11.9 million the year before.
49% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.1 million | 50 | $40.3 million |
| 2024 | $11.9 million | 56 | $30.1 million |
| 2025 | $10.3 million | 41 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrea Whitney 1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40213 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 874-6688 |
| What to submit | Matching gift from proof of public charity status |
| Restrictions | Must be greater then $25 and public charity |
What Yum Brands Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $5,550 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $4.6 million |
| Kentucky | 20 | $2.8 million |
| Florida | 2 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $852,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $530,000 |
| New York | 2 | $129,780 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $105,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $5,900 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAF America | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $4.3 million |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $1.6 million |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $1.0 million |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $750,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $530,000 |
| Dare to Care | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $400,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $323,035 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $250,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $150,000 |
| Metro United Way | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $125,000 |
| Evolve502 INC | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $125,000 |
| ProLiteracy Worldwide Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $119,780 |
| Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $100,000 |
| Initiative for Competitive Inner City | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $100,000 |
| OneTen Coalition Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $100,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $80,000 |
| Inspire Access | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $50,000 |
| Greater Louisville Pride Foundation Inc | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $43,750 |
| KFC US Foundation | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $40,000 |
| The ALS Association | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $15,000 |
| Cornell University | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $10,000 |
| NAMI Louisville | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $10,000 |
| UK Online Giving Foundation | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $5,550 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $5,500 |
| SEED Project | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $5,000 |
| Virginia Chance School Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $5,000 |
| Turtle Creek Chorale | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $4,100 |
| The Creative Ladder | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $2,500 |
| The De Paul School | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Louisville Zoo | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $2,000 |
| Summit Academy | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $1,500 |
| HopeKids North Texas | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $1,500 |
| On My Honor | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Kosair for Kids | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $1,000 |
| Sigma Pi Educational Foundation | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $509 |
| Alex R Kennedy PTA | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | $500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3) | $500 |
| Kentucky Chess Ambassadors Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $500 |
| Pearce Athletic Booster Club | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Skeans
- Larry Derenge
- Ranjith Roy
- Christopher Turner
- Andrea Whitney
- Alyson Baynes
- Katlin Luckett
- Erika Burkhardt
- James Fripp
- Kat Abner
Questions people ask
Does Yum Brands Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Yum Brands Foundation Inc give?
$10.3 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Yum Brands Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy Skeans (Director, Chairperson and CEO), Larry Derenge (Vice President & Secretary), Ranjith Roy (Director) and Christopher Turner (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Yum Brands Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and international.