MINNESOTA SECTION INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS
The Minnesota Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (MN-IFT) advances food science and technology by supporting professional development, industry engagement, and student education across Minnesota and the surrounding Great Plains region.
About MINNESOTA SECTION INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS
The Minnesota Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (MN-IFT) is a regional, donor-facing 501(c)(3) professional and educational organization serving food scientists, technologists, students, and industry partners in Minnesota and portions of the Great Plains. The organization's EIN appears in public nonprofit records as 41-6045207 (formatted) and matches the Minnesota Section IFT profile in public nonprofit databases and the section's own website and filings.
MN-IFT runs regular professional meetings, an annual suppliers' expo and other industry events, and student-focused programs (scholarships, science fair awards, College Bowl sponsorships, Macy Award lecture support, and travel grants). In the last 2–3 years the section has continued in-person and hybrid programming, held its suppliers' expo and member events, promoted sponsorship opportunities, and maintained scholarship and student-support activities for regional food science students.
Notable achievements
Sustained student support and scholarships
The section maintains ongoing scholarship and student-support programs, including science fair awards, College Bowl sponsorship, and travel support for student participation in professional competitions and lectures.
Annual Suppliers' Expo and industry engagement
MN-IFT produces a recurring Suppliers' Expo and regular technical meetings that bring together food industry professionals, suppliers, and academics for networking, product demonstration, and technical exchange.
Longstanding regional presence
Operating since the mid-20th century as a recognized IFT section, MN-IFT has sustained governance, bylaws, and formal affiliation with the national Institute of Food Technologists while delivering steady programming for members and sponsors.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $939K
- Annual revenue
- $112K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 41-6045207
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Website
- www.mnift.org
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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