﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v6.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-02-06T11:47:55-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>591466001</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Masters Smith &amp; Wisby PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4651 Salisbury Road Suite 185</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Jacksonville</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>32256</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>382172192</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>FOUNDATION INC</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>AMER</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9044840209</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6816 Southpoint Parkway Suite 400</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Jacksonville</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>32216</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Christopher Tanner</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Executive Director</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8006249458</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-01-30</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>David W Howie CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01439114</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9043962202</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Christopher Tanner</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6816 Southpoint Parkway Suite 400</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Jacksonville</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>32216</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1625506</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.ACFCHEFS.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationOtherInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationOtherInd>
      <FormationYr>1969</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES RELATED TO THE CULINARY PROFESSION</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>9</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>9</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>43725</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>65112</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1132610</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1289336</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>268786</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>172</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-3143</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1176507</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1620091</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>35800</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>63850</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>315587</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>371258</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>696952</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>783628</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>1048339</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1218736</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>128168</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>401355</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2975806</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>3238294</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>619235</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>480368</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>2356571</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>2757926</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES RELATED TO THE CULINARY PROFESSION</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>140060</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>166675</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>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.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>210452</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>104708</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>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.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>593516</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>63850</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>1014810</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>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.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>944028</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>1</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>11</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>9</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>9</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Roxana Parker</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>8006249458</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>6816 Southpoint Parkway Suite 400</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Jacksonville</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>32216</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Rene Marquis</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jeff Bacon</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>National Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Rajeev Patgaonkar</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Central Region Vice Presid</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Rae McCue</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Northeast Region Vice President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>15.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Greg Matchett</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Western Region Vice Presid</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Brian Frick</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Southeast Region Vice Presid</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Joe Aiello</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>ACC Chairman</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Robert J Patton</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Apprenticeship Comm. Chair</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>J Kevin Storm</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Culinary USA Team Manager</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kyle Richardson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Christopher Tanner</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Executive Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>35.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>50481</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kimberly Brock Brown</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Imemedate Past President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HEIDI CRAMB</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>35.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>92033</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EVERETT PARKER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST CFO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>35.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>108051</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>250565</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>65112</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>65112</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611519</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1155952</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1155952</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CONVENTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>561500</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>133084</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>133084</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>300</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>300</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>1289336</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>268786</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>268786</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>2272</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>5415</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-3143</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>-3143</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1620091</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1286193</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>268786</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>63850</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>63850</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>302146</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>275311</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>26835</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>46101</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>46101</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23011</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>21903</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1108</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>175000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>175000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26123</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>26123</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>60671</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>60671</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>29060</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16054</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13006</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>128135</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>128135</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>92585</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>92585</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4607</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4607</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23403</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>23403</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Competitions</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>190777</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>190777</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Bad debt expenses</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>28500</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>28500</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Program and test expens</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>12200</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>12200</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Printing and awards</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>6667</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6667</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5900</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3651</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2249</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1218736</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>944028</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>274708</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>832346</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>965784</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>100775</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>27086</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>312459</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>275363</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10553</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5138</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2682</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2682</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>159426</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>103352</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>79477</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>56074</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1637514</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1906167</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2975806</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3238294</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>31596</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>34570</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>410635</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>273368</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>177004</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>172430</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>619235</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>480368</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1831972</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2147260</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>524599</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>610666</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2356571</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2757926</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2975806</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3238294</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>401355</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>365022</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>46159</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>80316</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>43725</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>65112</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>600334</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1101763</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1135676</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1053241</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1134038</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1291608</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5716326</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1466785</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1181835</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1133557</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1177763</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1356720</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6316660</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>6316660</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>226253</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>152736</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>158499</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>57027</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>268786</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>863301</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>226253</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>152736</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>158499</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>57027</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>268786</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>863301</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1693038</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1334571</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1292056</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1234790</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1625506</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>7179961</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.87980</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.91830</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.12020</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.08170</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>1637514</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>63717</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>268786</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>63850</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1906167</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>1890516</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>33456</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-250658</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>35800</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1637514</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>1733618</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>156898</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1890516</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>1582771</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>114321</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>152736</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>116210</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1733618</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>1343961</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>262979</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>226253</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>250422</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>1582771</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>159426</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>103352</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>56074</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>56074</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DISASTER RELIEF LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>25768</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CURRENT PORTION NOTE PAYABLE SBA</Desc>
        <Amt>3182</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>NOTE PAYABLE SBA</Desc>
        <Amt>143480</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>172430</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1625506</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>5415</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>5415</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>1620091</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1620091</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1224151</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>5415</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>5415</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>1218736</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>1218736</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part X, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization takes tax positions which it feels are adhering to the laws established by the taxing authorities. The Organization doesn't believe it has taken any uncertain tax positions which could subject it to penalties and interest; therefore, none have been accrued in the accompanying financial statements. The taxing authorities have the right to audit the Organization's books for the current year and the last three open tax years which are 2022, 2021, and 2020.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Revenue Amounts Included in Financials- Cost of Goods Sold 5,415.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Expense Amounts Included in Financials- Cost of Goods Sold 5,415.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>32</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>63850</CashGrantAmt>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS ARE MADE PAYABLE TO BOTH THE RECIPIENT AND THE COLLEGE</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: COPIES OF THIS FORM ARE MAILED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOR EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO (A) TAKE NO ACTION; (B) ASSURE FULL DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THIS POLICY; (C) ASK THE PERSON TO RECUSE FROM PARTICIPATION IN RELATED DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS WITHIN THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION OR (D) ASK THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM HIS OR HER POSITION IN THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION OR, IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO RESIGN,BECOME SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REMOVAL PROCEDURES OF THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATI0N EDUCATION FOUNDATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation Process for Top Official 1.THE COMPENSATION OF THE PERSON IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION, PROVIDED THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. 2. THE COMPENSATION OF THE PERSON IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED USING DATA AS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGNANIZATIONS. 3. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 900 Part XII Line 2c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization did not change either its oversight or selection process during the tax year.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>180 CENTER PLACE WAY</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ST AUGUSTINE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>32095</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>131605933</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>MEMBERSHIP</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>FL</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501 C</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <DirectControllingNACd>N/A</DirectControllingNACd>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>1</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>1</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>1</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>1</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>P</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>175000</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>FMV</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>O</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>302146</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>FMV</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>O</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>275363</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>FMV</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>