Foundation

Contribute to the RCF

Join the RCF Community of Donors

Donors making contributions of $100 or more will be recognized on the RCF website and in RCA’s Culinology Currents newsletter with the following designations:

Ambassador of Culinology

$1000+

Distinguished Friend of Culinology

$500-$999

Friend of Culinology

$250-$499

Steward of Culinology

$100-$249

Michele Block Memorial Scholarship Donor

Any amount

Bill "Pops" Hahne Memorial Scholarship Donor 

Any amount

Contribute a Tax Deductible Donation

  • Make a Secure Donation Online. A receipt will be sent confirming payment within three business days.
  • Add your donation to your RCA Member dues when you receive
    your annual renewal notice.
  • Ask your employer to match your gift to the Foundation.
  • Complete the RCF Donor Card and send your donation to Research Chefs Foundation at PO Box 420187, Atlanta, GA 30342-0187.

Become a Premier Corporate Scholarship Donor

Interested in industry-wide recognition as a partner of the RCA and as a strong advocate for the education of the industry's research and development professionals? Become a Premier Corporate Scholarship Donor. Donors providing the Foundation with a fixed annual donation will have the opportunity to name a scholarship as well as receive additional benefits based on the amount of the contribution. These benefits may include:

  • An awards scholarship presentation at the RCA Annual Conference & Culinology Expo
  • Donor promotion and coverage in CULINOLOGY® magazine and in Culinology Currents® newsletter
  • Donor posting and updating on the RCA website, with link to Donor's website
  • Prominent signage at RCA conferences, major meetings, and events
  • Donor recognition ribbons at RCA Annual Conference
  • Recognition on Research Chefs Foundation's promotional materials

Become an Elite Sponsor

Elite Sponsors are companies that wish to make a major commitment to the program. This elite group of companies will donate 0.1% of the sales (that’s just ten cents for every hundred dollars) to the Foundation.

Become an Advocate

Advocates indirectly contribute to the Foundation by including a Foundation Donation Card in appropriate mailing(s) to their customers and contacts.

Leave your Legacy

Leave your legacy as an endowment. You may leave donations to the Research Chefs Foundation as part of your will. The Foundation accepts contributions of stock, cash and property.

Get Involved

Participating in the Research Chefs Foundation’s Scholarship Program may be the most important step you can take to help define the future of food. Take action today! To make a donation or for more information, contact Laura Wilkins by e-mail or at (678) 303-3009.

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