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Culinology Scholarship Foundation

The Culinology® Scholarship Foundation (CSF) is the charitable and educational arm of the Research Chefs Association.

The foundation’s mission is to provide scholarships and educational opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in Culinology, culinary arts, and food science. Our work is funded through donations from generous supporters of the CSF mission.

CSF is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Tax ID: 36-5016923

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Scholarship Funding

Your tax-deductible donation funds scholarships to qualified students, culinary competitions, educational support, and other important foundation initiatives.

For questions regarding other ways to give, please contact [email protected].

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CSF Board of Directors

Jaime Mestan, CRC

President

Mark Crowell

Vice President

Chip Potter

Secretary-Treasurer

Wiley E. Bates III

Director

Michael Janosik

Director

Annie Leslie

Director

Brian Willis

Director

Nicole Linke

RCA Executive Committee Liaison

DeLaine Bender, CAE

Executive Officer