AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 382172192 501(c)(3)

Jacksonville, FL

Total Revenue
$1,620,091
Total Expenses
$1,218,736
Total Assets
$3,238,294
Net Assets
$2,757,926
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Christopher Tanner
Phone
9044840209
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $401K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES RELATED TO THE CULINARY PROFESSION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $140,060 Revenue: $166,675

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS:THE HONOR SOCIETY OF ACF, THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS (AAC) REPRESENTS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM IN THE ORGANIZATION,SOCIETY AND INDUSTRY. THE ACADEMY'S...

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS:THE HONOR SOCIETY OF ACF, THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS (AAC) REPRESENTS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM IN THE ORGANIZATION,SOCIETY AND INDUSTRY. THE ACADEMY'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF ALL CULINARIANS BY MENTORING CULINARIANS, AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS SEEKING A FUTURE IN THE CULINARY INDUSTRY, AND BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO PROFESSIONAL WORKING CHEFS LOOKING TO FURTHER THEIR CAREER.

Program 2
Expenses: $210,452 Revenue: $104,708

CULINARY TEAM COMPETITIONS:THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION, INC. (ACF), ESTABLISHED IN 1929 AND THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR CULINARIANS IN NORTH AMERICA, IS HOME TO THE ACF CULINARY...

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CULINARY TEAM COMPETITIONS:THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION, INC. (ACF), ESTABLISHED IN 1929 AND THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR CULINARIANS IN NORTH AMERICA, IS HOME TO THE ACF CULINARY TEAM USA, THE OFFICIAL REPRESENATIVE FOR THE UNITED STATES IN MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CULINARY COMPETITIONS. THE ACF CULINARY TEAM USA CONSISTS OF A NATIONAL, MILITARY,REGIONAL AND YOUTH TEAMS. EACH OF THESE TEAMS WILL REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES AT THE INTERNATIONALE KOCHKUNST AUSSTELLUNG (IKA) INTERNATIONAL CULINARY EXHIBITION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "CULINARY OLYMPICS" IN ERFURT, GERMANY.

Program 3
Expenses: $593,516 Revenue: $1,014,810

EDUCATION AND OTHER:ACCREDITATION BY THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCREDITING COMMISSION (ACFEAC) ASSURES THAT A PROGRAM IS MEETING AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF STANDARDS AND...

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EDUCATION AND OTHER:ACCREDITATION BY THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCREDITING COMMISSION (ACFEAC) ASSURES THAT A PROGRAM IS MEETING AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES SET FOR FACULTY, CURRICULUM AND STUDENT SERVICES.THE ACFEF APPRENTICESHIP OPERATES A 1,000 HOUR, A TWO YEAR (4,000 HOUR), THE THRE YEAR (6,000 HOUR) AND A HYBRID PROGRAM THAT COMBINES ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WITH RELATED INSTRUCTION. THE ACFEF CHEFAND CHILD PROGRAM SEEKS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN UNDERSTANDING PROPER NUTRITION THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES LED BY AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION CHEF MEMBERS, AND TO BE THE VOICE OF THE CULINARY INDUSTRY IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD HUNGER, MALNUTRITION AND OBESITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $65,112
Program Service Revenue $1,289,336
Investment Income $268,786
Other Revenue $-3,143
TOTAL REVENUE $1,620,091

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $63,850
Salaries & Benefits $371,258
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $944,028
Other Expenses $783,628
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,218,736

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,620,091 $1,176,507 +0.4%
Expenses $1,218,736 $1,048,339 +0.2%
Net Income $401,355 $128,168 +2.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
11
$250,565
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rene Marquis President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Bacon National Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rajeev Patgaonkar Central Region Vice Presid 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rae McCue Northeast Region Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Matchett Western Region Vice Presid 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Frick Southeast Region Vice Presid 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Aiello ACC Chairman 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert J Patton Apprenticeship Comm. Chair 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J Kevin Storm Culinary USA Team Manager 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kyle Richardson Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Tanner Executive Director 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $50,481
Kimberly Brock Brown Imemedate Past President 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI CRAMB PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $92,033
EVERETT PARKER PAST CFO 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $108,051
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,620,091 $1,218,736 $3,238,294 $401,355
2022 $1,176,507 $1,048,339 $2,975,806 $128,168
2021 $1,286,678 $741,987 $2,844,076 $544,691
2020 $1,334,016 $955,726 $2,532,746 $378,290
2019 $1,692,791 $1,371,791 $2,117,027 $321,000
2018 $983,689 $1,201,632 $1,816,010 $-217,943
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