A Gift From Chick-fil-A

Prince George’s County Nonprofit Alice Ferguson Foundation Receives $200,000 Grant from Chick-fil-A

A beloved quick-service restaurant company has blessed a local nonprofit with a gift. Alice Ferguson Foundation, an Accokeek-area nonprofit, has been named the recipient of a $200,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program.

This grant will help further Alice Ferguson Foundation’s efforts in the community as we continue to support inspiring environmental stewardship. Through this donation, the Alice Ferguson Foundation plans to share the wonder and excitement of the great outdoors with Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC children and teachers through STEM-focused learning in nature.

The True Inspiration Awards were established in 2015 to carry on Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy’s legacy of generosity and community service. Since that time, more than 300 grants, ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, have been distributed to organizations located across North America, including Puerto Rico and Canada.

“Receiving Chick-Fil-A’s True Inspiration Award is a crucial boost to our STEM-focused outdoor environmental education programs for students across the region, fostering a deeper connection to nature and inspiring environmental stewardship,” said Alice Ferguson Foundation Executive Director Theresa Cullen. “As we celebrate our 70th anniversary this year, we look forward to the opportunities and transformation that this partnership will bring, as we continue to strive towards our shared vision of making a difference in the lives of others and our planet.”

The Alice Ferguson Foundation is one of 51 True Inspiration Awards grant recipients in 2024 that are receiving a collective $5.48 million from Chick-fil-A, Inc. To be selected for a grant, organizations must work to address key issues that align with Chick-fil-A's corporate social responsibility priorities: Caring for People, Caring for Others through Food, Caring for our Communities, and Caring for our Planet.

“Across the communities Chick-fil-A serves, we strive to have a positive impact, and we are honored to support local nonprofits that are truly making a difference in their neighborhoods,” said Brent Fielder, senior director of corporate social responsibility for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “This year's True Inspiration Awards grant recipients are doing incredible work in their local communities - from feeding those in need to providing resources for military families to supporting the development of students and more."

To see a full list of recipients and learn more about the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program, visit chickfila.com/true-inspiration-awards.