Ways to Give

The California Culinary Academy Educational Foundation receives contributions from alumni, businesses, hospitality professionals and friends. Donors may make undesignated donations, contribute to existing designated scholarship funds, or establish new scholarship or program funds. We all benefit when young adults receive a quality education and the essential skills to ensure successful, sustainable employment. You can make this dream come true for future chefs through your tax deductible donation.

There are so many ways you can help! 

Employer Gift Matching Some employers will match gifts to higher education. Please check with your employer’s (or spouses/partners employer’s) human resources department.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities Donating appreciated stock, or other securities offers multiple benefits. This type of contribution allows you to take an income tax deduction. 

Bequests through your Living Will/Trust or Charitable Remainder Trusts
You may choose to remember the Foundation with a specific or general funds contribution.  

As with any estate planning decisions please consult with your attorney and/or financial advisor.

President’s Circle: Help provide a continued source of unrestricted support for California Culinary Academy Educational Foundation as we face day-to-day needs by making Annual contributions at the following suggested levels:

Corporate: $10,000
Foundation: $5,000
Taillevent: $2,500
Carême: $1,000
Escoffier: $750

The California Culinary Academy Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.