Donors and Sponsors

Why give to the NRAEF? Because your investment unleashes opportunities that can inspire lifelong passions.

For tomorrow's chefs, managers, operators and foodservice educators, your generous, tax-deductible donation to the NRAEF directly supports their immediate educational needs.

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Without our generous industry sponsors, corporate and individual donors and alliance partners, the NRAEF would not be able to deliver upon our mission of enhancing the restaurant industry's service to the public through education, community engagement and promotion of career opportunities.

NRAEF 2009 Industry Sponsors and Scholarship Partners

The NRAEF gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following industry companies and partner organizations for their support in funding these NRAEF scholarships:

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NRAEF Scholarship Program 2009 Donors

NRAEF gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their support in 2009 of $5,000 and above.

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NRAEF 2009 Event Sponsors

The NRAEF gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following industry companies and partner organizations for their support of our special events. Click on the event name below to see past sponsors of the event and learn more about sponsoring an event.

2009 Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic Sponsors

2009 Michael E. Hurst Educational Forum Sponsors

2009 Salute to Excellence Sponsors


The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations to the NRAEF qualify for most corporate matching grant programs.