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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2172192

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

Financials

$1.6M$1.2M2023$1.5M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,472,217$1,036,299$435,918$3,881,036$687,192$3,193,844
December 31, 2023990$1,620,091$1,218,736$401,355$3,238,294$480,368$2,757,926
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,291
Program service revenue
$1,210,151
Investment income
$210,401
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,626
Other revenue
-$1,626

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$29,489
Other salaries and wages
$270,388
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$346,286
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$118,102
Depreciation
$23,403
Program services (functional)
$791,266
Management and general (functional)
$245,033

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,238,294
Total assets, end of year
$3,881,036
Total liabilities, end of year
$687,192
Net assets, end of year
$3,193,844
Land, buildings and equipment
$32,671
Publicly traded securities
$2,115,872
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,372,777
Net assets with donor restrictions
$821,067
Gross receipts
$1,481,772
Employees
29
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTOPHER TANNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
5$171,634
RENE MARQUISPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JEFF BACONNATIONAL SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RAJEEV PATGAONKARCENTRAL REGION VICE PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RAE MCCUENORTHEAST REGION VICE PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BRYAN FRICKSOUTHEAST REGION VICE PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GREG MATCHETTWESTERN REGION VICE PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOE AIELLOAAC CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
5$0
ROBERT J PATTONAPPRENTICESHIP COMM. CHAIR
Trustee or director
10$0
J KEVIN STORMCULINARY USA TEAM MANAGER
Trustee or director
5$0
KYLE RICHARDSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BARRY YOUNGIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
MARK WRIGHTINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
EVERETT PARKERPAST CFO
Officer
5$0$108,051
HEIDI CRAMBPAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
5$0$92,033
Christopher TannerExecutive Director
Officer
5$0$50,481
Rene MarquisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Jeff BaconNational Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Rajeev PatgaonkarCentral Region Vice Presid
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Rae McCueNortheast Region Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Greg MatchettWestern Region Vice Presid
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Brian FrickSoutheast Region Vice Presid
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Joe AielloACC Chairman
Trustee or director
5$0$0
Robert J PattonApprenticeship Comm. Chair
Trustee or director
10$0$0
J Kevin StormCulinary USA Team Manager
Trustee or director
5$0$0
Kyle RichardsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Kimberly Brock BrownImemedate Past President
Officer
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6816 SOUTHPOINT PKWY STE 400, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216-1704
In care of
% JAMES DENKLER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mark Wright, 6816 Southpoint Parkway Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Signed the 990
Mark Wright, Interim Executive Director
Phone
(904) 484-0209
Return prepared by
Masters Smith & Wisby PA

Mission

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

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $116,481 · revenue $74,616
  • 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.
    Expenses $163,337 · revenue $83,543
  • 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.
    Expenses $511,448 · grants $29,489 · revenue $1,050,366

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
38-2172192
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,881,036
Income (IRS master file)
$1,481,772

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,472,217$1,036,299$3,881,036XML
990December 2023$1,620,091$1,218,736$3,238,294XML
990December 2022$1,176,507$1,048,339$2,975,806IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2172192).

Questions about AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 38-2172192.
Is AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mark Wright.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,634 (CHRISTOPHER TANNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,472,217, expenses of $1,036,299 and total assets of $3,881,036 at year end.

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