The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Organization Overview

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation generated $20.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has awarded 457 individual grants totaling $12,307,350. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION OF THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION TO ENHANCE THE RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY'S SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PROMOTION OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROSTART IS A NATIONWIDE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE LEADERS. THE PROGRAM IS INDUSTRY-DRIVEN, COMBINING CULINARY ARTS AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TRAINING TO BUILD PRACTICAL SKILLS. PROSTART PROVIDES STUDENTS A PLATFORM TO DISCOVER NEW INTERESTS WHILE HIGHLIGHTING SUCCESSFUL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE INDUSTRY. PROSTART SERVES OVER 145,000 STUDENTS IN 1,800 SCHOOLS ACROSS ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE TERRITORY OF GUAM AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY SCHOOLS IN EUROPE AND THE PACIFIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS EACH YEAR. SINCE 1987, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $26 MILLION.


NRAEF AND THE AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION, ARE ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE FOR THE RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES. THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A DEFINITIVE PATHWAY TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO ADVANCE TO MANAGEMENT-LEVEL POSITIONS. NRAEF HAS RECEIVED OTHER GRANTS WITH DOL FOR EX-OFFENDERS TO FIND EMPLOYMENT IN THE RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES.


THE NRAEF SUPPORTS ACTIVE, GUARD AND RESERVE MILITARY MEMBERS, MILITARY SPOUSES, DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND VETERANS WITH THEIR TRANSITION OUT OF THE MILITARY AFTER SEPARATING OR RETIRING FROM DUTY. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES THE FOUNDATION'S WORK TO: *PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TRANSITION INTO CIVILIAN LIFE * TRAIN SERVICE MEMBERS TO HONE THEIR SKILLS * HONOR SERVICE MEMBER BY RECOGNIZING THE BEST IN FOODSERVICE OPERATIONS THROUGH THE TRAVELERS PROGRAM.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$535,226
Related organizations$0
Government grants $594,985
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,310,062
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,440,273
Total Program Service Revenue$4,210,473
Investment income $707,170
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,230,302
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,201,864
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$450,788
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $20,339,294

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has awarded $4,260,899 in support to 105 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: HOPES Program

$197,263

RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND ED FDN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbia, MD

PURPOSE: Apprenticeship Program

$163,324

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Metairie, LA

PURPOSE: Apprenticeship Program

$149,678

DELAWARE RESTAURANT ASSOC ED FDN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: Apprenticeship Program

$141,593

COLORADO RESTAURANT FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Apprenticeship Program

$121,930

FORDS THEATRE SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ProStart Program

$110,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has recieved totaling $818,911.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Darden Restaurants Inc Foundation

Orlando, FL

PURPOSE: GRANTS - HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

$250,000
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS

$250,000
Burger King Mclamore Foundation Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$155,000
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT

$52,000
National Restaurant Association

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship

$35,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$33,250
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$15,157,263
Earnings$2,090,550
Admin Expense$77,979
Net Contributions$560,850
Grants$180,000
Ending Balance$17,550,684

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