About Us
The Inspire Brands Foundation exists to ignite and nourish change for good. Across the country, the Inspire Brands Foundation does business as the Arby’s Foundation, the Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation, SONIC Foundation and the Jimmy John’s Foundation, respectively. In 2020, the Inspire Brands Foundation donated more than $9 million to youth-related causes in the U.S. The Inspire Brands Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Our Aspirations
Elevate the communities we serve and play a valuable role in their growth.
Invest in and partner with organizations dedicated to providing food to the children who need it most.
Unleash the next generation of leaders by helping young people build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Inspire youth to realize their full potential and chart their path to a successful career.
Board of Trustees
ED BAKER
Executive in Residence
Georgia State University
Independent Trustee
BILL BOLLING
Founder, Atlanta Community Food Bank
Sr. Consultant, Georgia Food Bank Association
Independent Trustee
JOHN BOWIE
Brand President
Buffalo Wild Wings
KATE JAPSON
Chairman
Chief Financial Officer
Inspire Brands, Inc.
RENEE DUCRE
VP, Enterprise Technology, Business Strategy & Operations
UNCF
Independent Trustee
MARSHALL FREEMAN
Chief Administrative Officer
Atlanta Police Department
Independent Trustee
DAVID GRAVES
Brand President
Arby’s
JOHN KELLY
Chief Company Restaurant Officer
Inspire Brands, Inc.
COURTNEY LOWE
Vice Chairman/Treasurer
Vice President – Treasury
Inspire Brands, Inc.
CHARLIE MORGAN
Partner
Alston & Bird
Independent Trustee
JAMES NORTH
Brand President
Jimmy John’s
DAVID POWELL
Chief Revenue Officer
Liongard
Independent Trustee
STEAK SHAPIRO
Founder, CEO
Bread N Butter Content Studio
Independent Trustee
TED TETRICK
VP, Financial Management
SONIC Drive-in