At the James Beard Foundation, we’re working every day to provide programs and resources that touch every step of a culinary career.
By donating at any amount, you can help our mission to create a more equitable, sustainable, and delicious food industry.
Support an individual on their culinary journey today!
Or, direct your gift to a specific program supporting the culinary industry:
Women's Leadership Fund
Supporting aspiring women chefs and food entrepreneurs to develop their leadership and culinary skills through mentorship grantee opportunities.
JBF Scholarship Fund
Fueling the next generation of great culinary talent in America. Gifts to the JBF Scholarship Fund are directed across our Scholarship offerings to aid culinary students in need of financial support.
Current Scholarship Funds
JBF National Scholars Program
Providing significant financial support to twelve regional students in the areas of food sciences, food studies, business, and the culinary arts.
Andrew Zimmern “Second Chances” Scholarship
Offering a student faced with extreme challenges a "second chance" to overcome these hardships.
Jean-Louis Palladin Work/Study Grant
Providing grant support to recipients to spend time learning from and working with master growers, producers, and food artisans; to cook alongside renowned chefs in America and abroad; and to study varied specialized skills.
Patrick Clark Memorial Scholarship
Supporting an aspiring student in the name of one of the leading exponents of the New American Cuisine, Chef Patrick Clark.
Peter Kump Memorial Scholarship
Commemorating the inspiring culinary legacy that Peter Kump created by supporting a deserving student in his name.
Matching Gifts
Your contribution to the James Beard Foundation may be eligible for a match from your employer. Use our search tool to see if your employer matches, and find the necessary forms and instructions to multiply your impact.
To make a donation or learn more about membership at the James Beard Foundation, please development@jamesbeard.org.
To view our most recent annual report, visit our annual report page.
*The James Beard Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Donations to the James Beard Foundation qualify for most corporate matching grant programs.
