Rooted in faith. Focused on people.
ABOUT AO1
The Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation was built on a simple premise: that everything we do—from serving a meal to sending a child to camp—is for an Audience of One.
A Mission Born from a Calling.
Long before he was an NFL quarterback, Carson Wentz learned a life-changing lesson: that living for the applause of the world is temporary, but living for God is eternal. In 2017, following a transformative mission trip to Haiti, Carson launched the AO1 Foundation to use his platform for something greater than football.
What started as a single event in Fargo, N.D., has grown into a global effort. From the completion of the Haiti Sports Complex to the expansion of our ministries in Indianapolis and beyond, our history is a testament to what happens when faith is put into action.
Uplifting Communities through Three Pillars.
We don’t just talk about God’s love; we demonstrate it through three core ministries:
Thy Kingdom Crumb
Meeting physical hunger with high-quality, free meals in the Indy community.
Camp Conquerors
Providing a safe, faith-filled summer camp for children in foster care or with medical challenges.
Mountain Movers
Creating once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures that foster spiritual and mental restoration.
Guided by Integrity.
Our Board of Directors provides the strategic vision and accountability necessary to ensure every dollar donated is used to its maximum potential for the Kingdom.
Carson Wentz
President
Zach Wentz
Board Member
Blake Hamilton
Board Member
Jon Hernandez
Board Member
Chris Maragos
Board Member
Dr. James Miles
Board Member
Meet the Team.
Meet the small but dedicated team working daily to carry out the AO1 mission. We are honored to serve our partners, our volunteers, and most importantly, our beneficiaries.
zach wentz
Executive Director
cole davis
Director of Development
charity cason
Head Chef, Thy Kingdom Crumb
adrian hernandez
Director of Operations, Thy Kingdom Crumb
Caled Wuethrich
Outreach Director, Thy Kingdom Crumb
Malissa Tsakrios
Support Staff, Thy Kingdom Crumb
Cole Scherbenske
Director, Outdoor Ministry
Lexie Scherbenske
Camp Coordinator, Outdoor Ministry
Faithful Stewardship.
We believe in being transparent with the resources entrusted to us. Our mission is to be a “good and faithful servant” of your generosity.
You are part of this story.
The AO1 Foundation is about a community of people showing up together to serve others with compassion and hope. When we come together, real lives are changed. Will you join us?
Long before he was the two-time MVP of the FCS Championship and the second-overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft, Carson Wentz was born in Raleigh, N.C. before moving to Bismarck, N.D., where he grew up.
He attended Century High School where he was class valedictorian and a decorated three-sport athlete. Following graduation, Carson received a scholarship to continue his education and play football at North Dakota State University.
At NDSU his faith grew immensely. That process began during a fall practice his freshman year: a moment he remembers vividly to this day.
“My head was spinning. I had just learned a new language during install meetings, and Dante (Dante Perez—senior quarterback at the time) says, ‘Hey, ever read the Bible?’ I’m like, ‘We’re at football practice, not right now.’ Then we started talking, and ended up meeting. He kind of mentored me in my faith for about a year. Dante was huge, I owe him a lot.”
Like all of his passions, Carson quickly dug in and wanted to learn more. He became an active member of the team bible study, regular attendee of church and shared his testimony with many at North Dakota State University.
As a constant reminder of staying the course, Carson has “AO1” tattooed on the underside of his right wrist, which stands for “Audience of One.”
“It was a motto I picked up early in my career, and I finally put it on my body as a constant reminder to live with the Lord as my only audience. Whether I’m playing football or whatever I’m doing, I do it with the Lord as my audience.”
Following his first season in the NFL, Carson felt a calling and he knew he wanted to give back to the community. He knew he had been blessed with a platform that few ever experience.
The AO1 Foundation was launched in July of 2017 with the mission of “Uplifting individuals and communities around the world by demonstrating God’s love for His people.” Currently, the foundation uses three main ministries to accomplish this goal: Thy Kingdom Crumb, Camp Conquerors and Mountain Movers.