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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 61-1327140

Yum Brands Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Louisville, KY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 41 grants and $10.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Andrea Whitney
1441 Gardiner Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 874-6688
Form and materials
Matching gift from proof of public charity status
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Must be greater then $25 and public charity

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $10,343,150

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $20,537,707

  • Tax year 2024

    $11,852,094

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $30,064,271

  • Tax year 2023

    $12,145,695

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $40,291,082

  • Tax year 2022

    $12,384,109

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $50,424,151

  • Tax year 2021

    $16,817,841

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $62,047,633

  • Tax year 2020

    $16,417,723

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $77,721,288

Grants paid in 2025

41 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. CAF AmericaAlexandria, VA

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $4,308,006
  2. University of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $1,649,000
  3. Emergency Assistance FoundationWest Palm BCH, FL

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $1,000,000
  4. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $750,000
  5. The Giving Kitchen Initiative IncAtlanta, GA

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $530,000
  6. Dare to CareLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $400,000
  7. American Online Giving FoundationNewark, DE

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $323,035
  8. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $250,000
  9. Fund for the ArtsLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $150,000
  10. Metro United WayLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $125,000
  11. Evolve502 INCLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $125,000
  12. ProLiteracy Worldwide IncSyracuse, NY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $119,780
  13. Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams IncLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $100,000
  14. Initiative for Competitive Inner CityRoxbury, MA

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $100,000
  15. OneTen Coalition IncWashington, DC

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $100,000
  16. Blessings in a Backpack IncLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $80,000
  17. Inspire AccessPotomac, MD

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $50,000
  18. Greater Louisville Pride Foundation IncLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $43,750
  19. KFC US FoundationLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $40,000
  20. The ALS AssociationArlington, VA

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $25,000
  21. Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $15,000
  22. Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $10,000
  23. NAMI LouisvilleLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $10,000
  24. UK Online Giving FoundationTetburry Rd, United Kingdom

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $5,550
  25. Prevent Child Abuse AmericaChicago, IL

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $5,500
  26. SEED ProjectWellesley, MA

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $5,000
  27. Virginia Chance School IncLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $5,000
  28. Turtle Creek ChoraleDallas, TX

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $4,100
  29. The Creative LadderWashington, DC

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $2,500
  30. The De Paul SchoolLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $2,500
  31. Friends of the Louisville ZooLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $2,000
  32. Summit AcademyMiddletown, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $1,500
  33. HopeKids North TexasDallas, TX

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $1,500
  34. On My HonorJeffersonvlle, IN

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $1,000
  35. Kosair for KidsLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $1,000
  36. Sigma Pi Educational FoundationSmyrna, TN

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $509
  37. Alex R Kennedy PTALouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3

    $500
  38. Goodwill Industries of Kentucky IncLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)

    $500
  39. Kentucky Chess Ambassadors IncLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $500
  40. Pearce Athletic Booster ClubRichardson, TX

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $300
  41. Louisville Nature CenterLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3

    $120

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $5,336,04154% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $1,830,00018% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $1,781,78918% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture1 grant $400,0004% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $254,1003% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $250,1203% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $72,750<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia3 grants $4,583,006
  2. Kentucky20 grants $2,751,370
  3. Florida2 grants $1,323,035
  4. District of Columbia3 grants $852,500
  5. Georgia1 grant $530,000
  6. New York2 grants $129,780
  7. Massachusetts2 grants $105,000
  8. Maryland1 grant $50,000
  9. Texas3 grants $5,900
  10. Illinois1 grant $5,500

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Tracy SkeansDirector, Chairperson and CEO Hours 0Pay $0
  • Larry DerengeVice President & Secretary Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ranjith RoyDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Christopher TurnerDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Andrea WhitneyVice Chairperson & President Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alyson BaynesTreasurer Hours 0Pay $0
  • Katlin LuckettAssistant Treasurer Hours 0Pay $0
  • Erika BurkhardtDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • James FrippDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kat AbnerExecutive Director Hours 0Pay $0

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