THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 132752108 501(c)(3)

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$22,911,314
Total Expenses
$23,175,369
Total Assets
$11,075,169
Net Assets
$4,060,571
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JODI POSNER
Phone
2126754984
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1985, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $22.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BELIEVES IN A VIBRANT, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT INDUSTRY THAT STANDS AS A CORNERSTONE OF AMERICAN CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMY - AND DRIVES TOWARDS A BETTER FOOD SYSTEM. THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AIMS TO BE A DESTINATION FOR EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT INDUSTRY, DRIVING THE COUNTRY TOWARDS A BETTER FOOD SYSTEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,317,166 Revenue: $5,648,292

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS: THE MISSION OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARDS IS TO RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE CULINARY ARTS, HOSPITALITY, MEDIA AND THE BROADER FOOD SYSTEM, AS...

Read more

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARDS: THE MISSION OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARDS IS TO RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE CULINARY ARTS, HOSPITALITY, MEDIA AND THE BROADER FOOD SYSTEM, AS WELL AS DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY, COMMUNITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND A CULTURE WHERE ALL CAN THRIVE. THESE ANNUAL AWARDS ARE HIGH HONORS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE US. AWARDS CATEGORIES INCLUDE COOKBOOKS, RESTAURANT AND CHEFS, BROADCAST MEDIA AND JOURNALISM. NOMINEES AND AWARD WINNERS ARE SELECTED BY THEIR INDUSTRY PEERS (FULLY INDEPENDENT OF JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION STAFF OR TRUSTEES) WITH MORE THAN 600 CULINARY PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN THE VOTING PROCESS. HELD IN CHICAGO IN JUNE, THE 2024 AWARDS WERE A CELEBRATION OF GOOD FOOD AND GOOD INDUSTRY PRACTICES, WITH A LENS TO OUR CODE OF ETHICS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,865,766 Revenue: $3,588,905

OTHER EVENTS: THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS, WHICH COVER FOUNDATION WIDE SUPPORT AS WELL AS JBF GREENS EVENTS. JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION GREENS IS AN EVENT SERIES IN NEW YORK CITY, CHICAGO...

Read more

OTHER EVENTS: THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS, WHICH COVER FOUNDATION WIDE SUPPORT AS WELL AS JBF GREENS EVENTS. JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION GREENS IS AN EVENT SERIES IN NEW YORK CITY, CHICAGO, LOS ANGELES, SEATTLE, AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR FOOD LOVERS IN THEIR 20S, 30S, AND 40S. ENJOY CURATED CULINARY EXPERIENCESFROM MULTI-COURSE DINNERS TO WALK-AROUND TASTINGSTHAT CONNECT YOU WITH VISIONARY CHEFS SHAPING TODAY'S FOOD LANDSCAPE AND SPACES TO ENGAGE WITH FELLOW DINERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,849,188 Revenue: $1,276,518

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH LEADERS AND EXPERTS IN THE ACADEMIC FIELD TO CONDUCT ORIGINAL RESEARCH TO DIAGNOSE THE KEY ISSUES FACING THE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT INDUSTRY TODAY...

Read more

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH LEADERS AND EXPERTS IN THE ACADEMIC FIELD TO CONDUCT ORIGINAL RESEARCH TO DIAGNOSE THE KEY ISSUES FACING THE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT INDUSTRY TODAY. DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INFORMS HOW WE DIRECT OUR RESOURCES TO BEST SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE. OUR WORK INCLUDES EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, INCLUDING PROGRAMS SUCH AS CHEF'S BOOTCAMP FOR POLICY AND CHANGE, WOMENS' ENTREPRENURIAL LEADERSHIP, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS ASPIRE TO GIVE CHEFS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS A VOICE AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MAKE REAL AND MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN THEIR BUSINESSES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,182,494
Program Service Revenue $14,346,078
Investment Income $252,875
Other Revenue $129,867
TOTAL REVENUE $22,911,314

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $737,358
Salaries & Benefits $7,848,698
Fundraising Expenses $1,096,963
Program Expenses $19,568,664
Other Expenses $14,589,313
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,175,369

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $22,911,314 $21,111,128 +0.1%
Expenses $23,175,369 $21,475,846 +0.1%
Net Income $-264,055 $-364,718 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
73
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$1,203,663
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
4
$886,303
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY LUKITSH CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY SUE MILLIKEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERIC M SEEGAL TRUSTEE - CHAIR EMERITUS 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PHILLIPS TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR EMERITUS 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN KOCH SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TREVOR GUTHRIE TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHIEL BAKKER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CHERRY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRICIA CLARKE-STONE TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FALKNER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE DIFEBO FREEMAN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILLIAN GRIFFITHS TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA HILDEBRAND TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA HOLLAND TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW LEVINE TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS LYONS TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY MCLOUGHLIN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB MONTY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY MYINT TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON ROSE TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERB SCANNELL TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN TELLER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM WILLIAMS TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODNEY WILLIAMS TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARE REICHENBACH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$485,369 $25,419 $510,788
KRISTOPHER MOON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$406,486 $15,659 $422,145
JODI POSNER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$250,975 $19,755 $270,730
DAWN PADMORE VP OF AWARDS 40.00
Key Emp
$210,918 $16,445 $227,363
ANNE MCBRIDE VP IMPACT 40.00
Key Emp
$196,532 $18,320 $214,852
SIOBHAN HABER VP OF EVENTS 40.00
Key Emp
$191,619 $31,532 $223,151
JAIME FAYE BEAN VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$195,389 $25,548 $220,937
TAMAR SIMPSON VP OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$185,796 $36,737 $222,533
COLLEEN VINCENT VP OF COMMUNITY 40.00
Highest
$201,656 $13,673 $215,329
CHRISTINA D'ESPOSITO DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP 40.00
Highest
$165,729 $15,408 $181,137
KIMBERLY STRAUSS SENIOR DIRECTOR, DATABASE 40.00
Highest
$141,779 $12,547 $154,326
ANOUSKA BISWAS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$130,486 $13,806 $144,292
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $22,911,314 $23,175,369 $11,075,169 $-264,055
2024 $21,111,128 $21,475,846 $13,023,237 $-364,718
2023 $18,041,842 $17,919,938 $9,165,781 $121,904
2022 $15,141,419 $14,771,801 $8,081,920 $369,618
2021 $14,380,347 $13,340,797 $8,505,209 $1,039,550
2020 $18,186,794 $17,600,110 $7,570,117 $586,684
2019 $15,027,594 $13,765,627 $7,182,473 $1,261,967
2018 $13,243,353 $13,503,709 $5,746,210 $-260,356
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in New York Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INC with other nonprofits in New York and across the country.