About
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
BILL BOLLING
Founder
Atlanta Community Foodbank
Independent Trustee
CHARLIE MORGAN
Partner
Alston & Bird
Independent Trustee
CHRISTIAN CHARNAUX
Chief Growth Officer
Inspire Brands
Board Chairman
CHRISTOPHER HELD
Chief Supply Officer
Inspire Brands
COURTNEY LOWE
Vice President Treasurer
Inspire Brands
DAVID POWELL
Vice President
Sales Strategy, Pax8
Independent Trustee
ED BAKER
Executive in Residence
Georgia State University
Independent Trustee
JAMES NORTH
Brand President
Jimmy John’s
JOHN BOWIE
Brand President
Buffalo Wild Wings
JOHN KELLY
President, Inspire Company Restaurants
Inspire Brands
KAREN BREMER
President & CEO
Georgia Restaurant Association
Independent Trustee
MARSHALL FREEMAN
Chief Operations Officer
Atlanta Police Foundation
Independent Trustee
RENEE DUCRE
Marketing Executive
Independent Trustee
PATTY TUCKER
Senior Communications Counselor
Treehouse Counsel
Independent Trustee
TANISHIA BEACHAM
Chief Operating Officer
SONIC Drive-in
TRAVIS J. MURPHY
Chief Executive Officer
Jetr Global
Independent Trustee