The James Beard Foundation Inc

Good Food for Good

New York, NY | https://www.jamesbeard.org/

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 13-2752108

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

Ruling year info

1986

Principal Officer

Clare Reichenbach

President & Chief Operating Officer

Kristopher Moon

Main address

34 West 15th Street

New York, NY 10011 USA

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EIN

13-2752108

Subject area info

Entrepreneurship

Environmental justice

Public policy

Unknown or not classified

Arts and culture

Population served info

Adults

Activists

Farmers

NTEE code info

Single Organization Support (D11)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

James Beard Foundation Awards

The James Beard Awards, aka the James Beard Foundation Awards, are considered the food industry’s highest honor. Time magazine called them “the Oscars of the food world.” Through the Awards we promote good food for good™ by recognizing those who are making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. Awards are given within six main categories: Restaurant and Chef, Book, Journalism, Broadcast, and Leadership. The mission of the James Beard Awards is to recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Culinary Scholarships

Established in 1991, the scholarship program assists aspiring and established culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school or hospitality institution, college, or university. Since then, the program has not only grown in visibility and financial scope, but in the array of subjects its recipients have embraced. As of 2022, JBF will have awarded nearly $9 million in financial aid to over 2,000 recipients.

This year JBF will offer three basic types of Awards:
- Scholarships: Cash grants applied to tuition (and sometimes other school-related expenses)
- Tuition Waivers: Tuition waivers granted by educational institutions, which are renewable in some cases
- Work Study Grants: Grants for working culinary professionals under the auspices of the Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study program

International students may qualify for many, but not all, of our scholarships, and are encouraged to apply.

Legacy Network

The James Beard Foundation Legacy Network trains emerging leaders across the culinary industry and connects them with future generations of excellence. By developing and cultivating the capabilities among, and peer groups of, these influential professionals, Legacy advances the equitable, culturally relevant leadership required to strengthen the industry. Each protégé, under the guidance of Legacy advisors, becomes part of a powerful network that centers the professional growth of previously underserved communities. The Legacy Network ensures their career paths are diverse, equitable, and sustainable.

Legacy Network is open to all BIPOC, though, Black/African-Americans and Indigenous heritage persons are currently prioritized.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Indigenous peoples

People of African descent

People of Asian descent

People of Latin American descent

Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change

Since 2012, Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change has inspired and trained chefs around the country to mobilize in support of policy decisions that impact our food system. Hundreds of chef-advocates have successfully lobbied to provide nutritious school meals, protect SNAP recipients, support American fisheries, reduce food waste, and fight for safer, more regenerative food production across the United States.

The James Beard Foundation’s Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change provides a unique opportunity for civically and politically minded chefs to become more effective leaders for industry and food-system change. During thematic retreats around the country, participants receive advocacy and media training while learning about important issues, policies, challenges, and opportunities facing the food system.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Activists

Smart Catch

The Smart Catch program provides training and support to chefs so they can serve seafood that is produced in sustainable ways. By becoming a Smart Catch Leader and earning the Smart Catch seal, chefs give consumers a simple way to identify and support restaurants that are working to protect our oceans.

Smart Catch is an educational program created by chefs for chefs with the purpose of increasing the sustainability of the seafood offered on menus. Chefs are uniquely positioned to create positive change in seafood supply chains and influence consumer behavior. While Smart Catch recognizes the best performers, the program emphasizes the importance of improvement in both the culinary space and in seafood supply chains. By connecting producers to chefs, Smart Catch aims to create positive change on the water and for all the people connected to it.

James Beard House Fellows

For decades, cooking at the James Beard House has been an aspiration for many chefs and has been considered a career milestone. In May of 2021, JBF launched the Beard House Fellows program presented by Capital One, which re-envisions the potential of this historic space into a hub of training and professional development for talented emerging chefs.

Each Fellow will have a ten-week residence at the Beard House and will receive training in:
- Financial and small business advice provided by Capital One
- Legal Advice
- Media training and personal branding development with publicist Valerie Wilson
- Wine knowledge with Tahiirah Habibi of Hue Society
- Social media training with the Talented Tenth Collective
- Food policy and advocacy training by the JBF Programs team
- Leadership assessment and training
- Develop a meal kit in collaboration with Great Performances which will be available to everyone across the country and conclude with a live virtual event at the James Beard House

Population(s) Served

Adults

Women's Leadership Programs

The James Beard Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Programs (WLP) aim to champion gender and racial equity by supporting women throughout the lifecycle of their careers. We look to address the root causes and challenges women face in their professional advancement. We do so in partnership and in collaboration with other women-led organizations.

We are committed to providing the tools, resources, and networks to the community to ensure that there are more women-owned businesses and more women in leadership across the industry. We do so through programming within the pillars of finance, community and network, education and training, and wellness at work. This includes the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program, partnerships with Cornell University, mentorship, scholarships, and more.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Women and girls

Where we work

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

The James Beard Foundation Inc

Fiscal year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.89

Average of 0.81 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.3

Average of 3.1 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

22%

Average of 21% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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The James Beard Foundation Inc

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$1,741,327
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,993,437
Investments	$126,882
Special Events	$345,883
Sales	$0
Other	$66,379
Total Revenue	$5,273,908

Expenses
Program Services	$4,777,887
Administration	$1,101,117
Fundraising	$198,240
Total Expenses	$6,077,244
Net Gain/Loss	($803,336)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$53,185
Advertising & Promotion	$63,350
Information Technology Expenses	$75,313
Insurance Expenses	$52,416
Interest Expenses	$199,583
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$7,184
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,365,850
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,691,279
Investments	$41,652
Special Events	$85,267
Sales	$0
Other	$87,898
Total Revenue	$5,271,946

Expenses
Program Services	$4,186,733
Administration	$1,015,002
Fundraising	$204,035
Total Expenses	$5,405,770
Net Gain/Loss	($133,824)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$59,537
Advertising & Promotion	$70,043
Information Technology Expenses	$68,613
Insurance Expenses	$46,860
Interest Expenses	$131,778
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$10,941
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,046,713
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$3,936,340
Investments	$36,408
Special Events	$230,109
Sales	$0
Other	$105,576
Total Revenue	$6,355,146

Expenses
Program Services	$4,572,944
Administration	$1,089,103
Fundraising	$304,207
Total Expenses	$5,966,254
Net Gain/Loss	$388,892

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$60,370
Advertising & Promotion	$161,687
Information Technology Expenses	$68,773
Insurance Expenses	$46,340
Interest Expenses	$136,875
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$8,256
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$53,330

Revenue
Contributions	$2,212,559
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$4,308,688
Investments	$2,432
Special Events	$368,337
Sales	($1,929)
Other	$165,827
Total Revenue	$7,055,914

Expenses
Program Services	$5,405,317
Administration	$1,015,262
Fundraising	$314,904
Total Expenses	$6,735,483
Net Gain/Loss	$320,431

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$249
Advertising & Promotion	$82,152
Information Technology Expenses	$76,601
Insurance Expenses	$47,498
Interest Expenses	$103,971
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$5,580
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$64,833

Revenue
Contributions	$3,098,932
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$3,556,766
Investments	$1,394
Special Events	$412,831
Sales	$5,020
Other	$186,709
Total Revenue	$7,261,652

Expenses
Program Services	$5,566,239
Administration	$1,148,113
Fundraising	$383,391
Total Expenses	$7,097,743
Net Gain/Loss	$163,909

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$54,971
Advertising & Promotion	$100,509
Information Technology Expenses	$75,565
Insurance Expenses	$48,856
Interest Expenses	$92,968
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$9,649
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$61,667

Revenue
Contributions	$3,646,312
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$4,558,724
Investments	$1,509
Special Events	$405,560
Sales	$5,000
Other	$216,866
Total Revenue	$8,833,971

Expenses
Program Services	$7,226,530
Administration	$1,181,663
Fundraising	$365,025
Total Expenses	$8,773,218
Net Gain/Loss	$60,753

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$54,000
Advertising & Promotion	$84,586
Information Technology Expenses	$141,975
Insurance Expenses	$51,951
Interest Expenses	$76,039
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$11,205
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$50,002

Revenue
Contributions	$3,817,102
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$5,986,040
Investments	$3,100
Special Events	$450,196
Sales	$0
Other	$146,692
Total Revenue	$10,403,130

Expenses
Program Services	$8,144,038
Administration	$1,248,517
Fundraising	$433,054
Total Expenses	$9,825,609
Net Gain/Loss	$577,521

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$55,500
Advertising & Promotion	$151,169
Information Technology Expenses	$218,204
Insurance Expenses	$63,087
Interest Expenses	$73,616
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$18,445
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,365,087
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$8,172,213
Investments	$7,702
Special Events	$554,674
Sales	$0
Other	$223,140
Total Revenue	$12,322,816

Expenses
Program Services	$9,238,400
Administration	$1,418,863
Fundraising	$507,877
Total Expenses	$11,165,140
Net Gain/Loss	$1,157,676

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$57,000
Advertising & Promotion	$316,808
Information Technology Expenses	$144,744
Insurance Expenses	$72,452
Interest Expenses	$71,297
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$31,988
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,291,523
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$8,074,252
Investments	$19,594
Special Events	$557,213
Sales	$0
Other	$206,768
Total Revenue	$12,149,350

Expenses
Program Services	$9,799,620
Administration	$1,567,469
Fundraising	$392,285
Total Expenses	$11,759,374
Net Gain/Loss	$389,976

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$66,091
Advertising & Promotion	$395,630
Information Technology Expenses	$128,984
Insurance Expenses	$92,400
Interest Expenses	$64,014
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$9,591
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,541,997
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$8,934,555
Investments	$20,394
Special Events	$565,850
Sales	$0
Other	$180,557
Total Revenue	$13,243,353

Expenses
Program Services	$11,124,068
Administration	$1,802,365
Fundraising	$577,276
Total Expenses	$13,503,709
Net Gain/Loss	($260,356)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$63,350
Advertising & Promotion	$406,886
Information Technology Expenses	$132,405
Insurance Expenses	$101,318
Interest Expenses	$63,851
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$8,928
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,697,613
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$9,618,307
Investments	$28,984
Special Events	$547,172
Sales	$0
Other	$135,518
Total Revenue	$15,027,594

Expenses
Program Services	$11,419,548
Administration	$1,794,120
Fundraising	$551,959
Total Expenses	$13,765,627
Net Gain/Loss	$1,261,967

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$62,748
Advertising & Promotion	$86,395
Information Technology Expenses	$98,577
Insurance Expenses	$108,058
Interest Expenses	$57,497
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$12,609
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,368,663
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$12,962,224
Investments	$58,709
Special Events	$583,621
Sales	$0
Other	$213,577
Total Revenue	$18,186,794

Expenses
Program Services	$15,029,270
Administration	$1,858,548
Fundraising	$712,292
Total Expenses	$17,600,110
Net Gain/Loss	$586,684

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$63,119
Advertising & Promotion	$96,097
Information Technology Expenses	$172,237
Insurance Expenses	$111,594
Interest Expenses	$54,024
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$6,840
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$4,505,673
Government Grants	$1,095,770
Program Services	$8,488,096
Investments	$25,952
Special Events	$146,918
Sales	$0
Other	$117,938
Total Revenue	$14,380,347

Expenses
Program Services	$10,887,008
Administration	$1,717,623
Fundraising	$736,166
Total Expenses	$13,340,797
Net Gain/Loss	$1,039,550

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$81,510
Advertising & Promotion	$80,709
Information Technology Expenses	$167,633
Insurance Expenses	$113,259
Interest Expenses	$50,486
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$55,460
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,472,611
Government Grants	$1,270,933
Program Services	$10,011,550
Investments	$16,917
Special Events	$232,815
Sales	$0
Other	$136,593
Total Revenue	$15,141,419

Expenses
Program Services	$11,536,598
Administration	$2,052,079
Fundraising	$1,183,124
Total Expenses	$14,771,801
Net Gain/Loss	$369,618

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$64,000
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$95,566
Insurance Expenses	$116,703
Interest Expenses	$51,881
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$316,291
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$251,667

Revenue
Contributions	$6,202,724
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$11,587,678
Investments	$54,779
Special Events	$79,794
Sales	$0
Other	$116,867
Total Revenue	$18,041,842

Expenses
Program Services	$14,701,882
Administration	$1,759,605
Fundraising	$1,458,451
Total Expenses	$17,919,938
Net Gain/Loss	$121,904

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$146,416
Advertising & Promotion	$4,981
Information Technology Expenses	$160,918
Insurance Expenses	$136,840
Interest Expenses	$52,681
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$398,187
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$318,400

The James Beard Foundation Inc

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Apr 01, 2008	Mar 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$1,741,327
Cash & Equivalents	$1,043,665	$625,248	($418,417)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$213,690	$284,498	$70,808
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$1,466	$1,242	($224)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,089,320	$1,038,314	($51,006)
Other	$570,260	$473,476	($96,784)
Total Assets	$2,918,401	$2,422,778	($495,623)

Liabilities	Apr 01, 2008	Mar 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$410,648	$531,067	$120,419
Grants Payable	$5,250	$0	($5,250)
Deferred Revenue	$1,100,583	$1,293,351	$192,768
Loans and Notes	$2,000,000	$2,000,000	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$3,516,481	$3,824,418	$307,937

Fund balance	Apr 01, 2008	Mar 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$1,266,579	$874,021	-$392,558
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$1,266,579	$874,021	($392,558)
Unrestricted Net Assets	($1,864,659)	($2,275,661)	($411,002)
Net Assets	($598,080)	($1,401,640)	($803,560)

Assets	Apr 01, 2009	Mar 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$2,365,850
Cash & Equivalents	$625,248	$555,143	($70,105)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$284,498	$586,192	$301,694
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$1,242	$0	($1,242)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,038,314	$975,806	($62,508)
Other	$473,476	$510,034	$36,558
Total Assets	$2,422,778	$2,627,175	$204,397

Liabilities	Apr 01, 2009	Mar 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$531,067	$522,302	($8,765)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$1,293,351	$1,640,337	$346,986
Loans and Notes	$2,000,000	$2,000,000	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$3,824,418	$4,162,639	$338,221

The James Beard Foundation Inc

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Apr 01 - Mar 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

This snapshot of The James Beard Foundation Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$404,908	$568,204	$1,785,564	$1,197,989	-$2,097,619
As % of expenses	3.0%	3.3%	13.7%	8.3%	-11.9%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$233,729	$363,747	$1,511,661	$889,575	-$2,408,602
As % of expenses	1.7%	2.1%	11.3%	6.0%	-13.4%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$15,027,594	$18,186,794	$14,380,347	$15,141,419	$18,041,842
Total revenue, % change over prior year	13.5%	21.0%	-20.9%	5.3%	19.2%
Program services revenue	64.0%	71.3%	59.0%	66.1%	64.2%
Membership dues	3.5%	2.4%	1.8%	0.9%	1.2%
Investment income	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	7.6%	8.4%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	31.4%	24.8%	30.5%	23.6%	33.6%
Other revenue	0.9%	1.2%	0.8%	0.9%	0.6%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$13,594,448	$17,395,653	$13,066,894	$14,463,387	$17,608,955
Total expenses, % change over prior year	1.8%	28.0%	-24.9%	10.7%	21.7%
Personnel	37.1%	34.2%	36.3%	34.2%	33.0%
Professional fees	19.1%	28.8%	37.5%	41.3%	35.3%
Occupancy	2.4%	2.0%	2.6%	2.3%	3.1%
Interest	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Pass-through	4.3%	4.0%	8.2%	4.6%	2.3%
All other expenses	36.7%	30.7%	14.9%	17.2%	26.0%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$13,765,627	$17,600,110	$13,340,797	$14,771,801	$17,919,938
One month of savings	$1,132,871	$1,449,638	$1,088,908	$1,205,282	$1,467,413
Debt principal payment	$93,782	$97,250	$0	$851,350	$105,150
Fixed asset additions	$613,824	$278,283	$0	$0	$779,340
Total full costs (estimated)	$15,606,104	$19,425,281	$14,429,705	$16,828,433	$20,271,841

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	2.5	2.7	5.2	4.0	2.3
Months of cash and investments	2.5	2.7	5.2	4.0	2.3
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	-0.1	0.1	1.5	2.1	-0.3

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$2,825,243	$3,947,592	$5,625,898	$4,811,406	$3,414,975
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$1,468,954	$452,341	$678,245	$700,753	$1,972,946
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$3,324,504	$3,602,787	$3,824,624	$4,041,061	$4,820,400
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	46.0%	48.1%	52.5%	57.3%	54.5%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	64.2%	58.3%	50.6%	43.5%	48.8%
Unrestricted net assets	$265,534	$629,281	$2,140,942	$3,030,517	$621,915
Temporarily restricted net assets	$2,306,054	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$2,306,054	$2,528,991	$2,056,880	$1,536,923	$4,067,429
Total net assets	$2,571,588	$3,158,272	$4,197,822	$4,567,440	$4,689,344

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Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

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Principal Officer

Clare Reichenbach

Clare Reichenbach is the chief executive officer of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country's preeminent culinary arts organization dedicated to celebrating, nurturing, and honoring chefs and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. In her role as CEO, Clare works with the JBF staff and board of trustees in directing the strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations of the James Beard Foundation. Before joining JBF, Reichenbach founded CJJR Consulting, where her clients included New York Public Radio, NBCU, and Samsung. Prior to that, Clare worked at the BBC for over 10 years, both in the U.K. and the U.S. where she was executive vice president of strategy and business development, a position she also held at AMC Networks. Her accolades include being named one of CableFAX’s “Most Powerful Women in Cable,” Multichannel News’s “Women to Watch,” and Management Today’s “35 Women Under 35."

President & Chief Operating Officer

Kristopher Moon

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

The James Beard Foundation Inc

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

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Board of directors
as of 10/08/2024

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Board chair

Nancy Lukitsh

Wellington Management Co., LLP

Term: 2022 -

Michiel Bakker

Google

Jeff Cherry

Conscious Venture Lab

Tricia Clarke-Stone

WP Narrative_

Baldwin Cunningham

State Farm

Elizabeth Falkner

Trevor Guthrie

Giant Spoon

Melinda Hildebrand

Hilcorp Ventures, Inc.; Hildebrand Foundation

Tanya Holland

Brown Sugar Kitchen

Chris Lyons

Andreessen Horowitz

Cindy McLoughlin

CohnReznick, LLP

Mary Sue Milliken

Border Grill Restaurants & Trucks

Anthony Myint

Zero Foodprint; Mission Chinese Food

David W. Rivkin

Arbitration Chambers

Herb Scannell

Southern California Public Radio

Marva Smalls

Viacom; Nickelodeon

Rodney Williams

Diageo

Frederic Seegal

Cowen and Company, LLC

Michelle DiFebo Freeman

Carl M. Freeman Companies

Andrew Levine

Debevoise & Plimpton

Luis Marconi

American Outdoor Brands

Jacob Monty

Monty & Ramirez LLP

Michael Phillips

Jamestown Properties

Allison Rose

Kim Williams

Xcel Energy, EW Scripps, and Weyerhaeuser Company

Ellen Teller

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/8/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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White/Caucasian/European

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Female, Not transgender

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Heterosexual or Straight

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

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White/Caucasian/European

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Male, Not transgender

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 09/14/2023

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Data

We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Policies and processes

We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

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The James Beard Foundation Inc

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Our programs

James Beard Foundation Awards

Culinary Scholarships

Legacy Network

Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change

Smart Catch

James Beard House Fellows

Women's Leadership Programs

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How we listen

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Liquidity in 2023 info

0.89

Months of cash in 2023 info

2.3

Fringe rate in 2023 info

22%

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Principal Officer

Clare Reichenbach

President & Chief Operating Officer

Kristopher Moon

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Nancy Lukitsh

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