Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced Wednesday the recipients of its 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® grant program, marking a record-breaking year with US$6 million awarded to non-profits making an impact in ways that align with the company’s corporate social responsibility focus areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring through food and caring for the planet.
“Chick-fil-A is honoured to invest in the impactful work of these incredible organizations that are creating meaningful change in their local communities,” said Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “From fighting hunger and providing educational opportunities to fostering environmental stewardship, these non-profits are shining examples of what it means to care for others and have a positive influence on the world. We are inspired by their work and grateful to partner with them on this journey.”
2025 By the Numbers:
- US$6 million in grants, ranging from US$30,000 to US$350,000.
- 56 non-profit recipients, including the first non-profit recipient in the United Kingdom.
- Since 2015, Chick-fil-A has awarded more than 350 True Inspiration Awards grants to non-profits across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and now, the U.K.
- Collectively, the company has contributed over US$33.8 million, impacting more than 500,000 people annually through expanded programs.
- In Canada, Chick-fil-A awarded US$155,000 to recipients this year. Since 2021, the company has awarded more than US$660,000 in True Inspiration Award grants to organizations across the country.
- 3 Canadian recipients: Windsor Family Home and Community Partnerships in Windsor, ON, Toronto City Mission, in Toronto, ON and Signal Hill Life Education Society in Langley, BC.
- 1 U.K. grant recipient, Hospitality Action, that demonstrates expanded philanthropic giving across the brand’s growing global footprint ahead of anticipated Chick-fil-A restaurant openings in the U.K. in 2025.
The 2025 S. Truett Cathy Honoree is San Francisco non-profit Old Skool Cafe (OSC). OSC received a US$350,000 grant, the largest award for 2025.
“Founded in 2015 to honour the legacy of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, the True Inspiration Awards program annually supports organizations across the U.S. and internationally making a positive impact in their local communities,” said the company.
The full list of 2025 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients is available here. More information about the program can be found at Chick-fil-A.com/True-Inspiration-Awards.
The company is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States. More than 200,000 people are employed by independent owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia.
The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy.
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