Jacksonville, FL

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN 38-2172192

Education & Youth Development Job Training & Career Pathways

Mission

To advance the culinary profession by supporting culinary education, programmatic accreditation, apprenticeships, scholarships, certification, and professional development that elevate standards and career opportunities for culinarians.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). It delivers education-focused programs including programmatic accreditation of secondary and postsecondary culinary and foodservice programs, national scholarships, apprenticeship support, professional development grants, and public-facing resources for students and employers.

ACFEF operates nationally from the ACF national office in Jacksonville, FL, and is governed as the Foundation/Accrediting Commission within a dual-board structure alongside ACF. In recent years the Foundation has continued scholarship cycles and accrediting activities, and in its most recent tax year reported roughly $1.47M in revenue, approximately $1.04M in expenses, and total assets near $3.88M, reflecting ongoing program delivery and grant/scholarship activity (FY2024).

Notable achievements

CHEA recognition for accrediting commission

The ACFEF Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) is recognized as a programmatic accreditor, providing national accreditation for culinary, baking & pastry, and foodservice management programs and thereby raising educational standards across accredited institutions.

National scholarship program

ACFEF administers recurring national scholarships and professional development grants for students and working culinarians (awards up to program limits such as $1,500–$2,500 for specified categories), with regular application cycles and multiple named scholarship funds supported by members and partners.

Sustained program scale and financial base (FY2024)

In its most recent reported fiscal year the Foundation reported approximately $1.47M in revenue, delivered substantial program services, and held roughly $3.88M in assets, supporting accreditation operations, scholarships, apprenticeship support and continuing education activities.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.9M
Annual revenue: $1.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-2172192
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: www.acfchefs.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The organization is listed and reported in major nonprofit data sources and directories, reflecting publicly available Form 990 transparency and financial reporting.

The Foundation functions as the charitable/educational arm of the long-established American Culinary Federation (founded 1929), aligning with the industry’s principal professional body for culinarians in North America.

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