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The National Restaurant Association

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 366103388  ·  Private foundation

The National Restaurant Association is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $24.4M in annual giving against $38.9M in assets. This page documents the 429 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The National Restaurant Association — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$24.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$38.9M
Total assets
429
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The National Restaurant Association funds

The National Restaurant Association's giving carries a documented focus on workforce & vocational training, youth development.

Workforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The National Restaurant Association, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Safer Foundation
HOPES Program
Chicago, IL$442K2022
San Antonio Food Bank Inc
HOPES Program
San Antonio, TX$217K2024
Food Bank of Delaware
HOPES Program, Restaurant Ready
Newark, DE$172K2023
American Hotel & Lodging Foundation
DOL HRSA
Washington, DC$160K2024
Rhode Island Hospitality Ed Fdn
Kessler Grant, ProStart Program
Cranston, RI$159K2023
Texas Restaurant Foundation
ProStart Program
Austin, TX$157K2024
Peckham Vocational Industries Inc
Restaurant Ready, HOPES Program
Lansing, MI$153K2024
Peckham Vocational Industries Inc
HOPES Program, Restaurant Ready
Lansing, MI$147K2023
San Antonio Food Bank Inc
HOPES Program
San Antonio, TX$146K2023
Community Workshops Inc
HOPES Program
Boston, MA$145K2022
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
HOPES Program, Restaurant Ready, ProStart Program
Lansing, MI$140K2023
California Restaurant Foundation
ProStart Program, Restaurant Ready
Sacramento, CA$138K2023
Goodwill Industries of Houston
HOPES Program
Houston, TX$123K2024
Delaware Restaurant Assoc Ed Fdn
HOPES Program
Newark, DE$119K2022
Loc Family Services
HOPES Program
Farmville, VA$119K2023

The National Restaurant Association giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.3M
2019$1.3M
2020$1.7M
2022$3.8M
2023$3.8M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from The National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at chooserestaurants.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The National Restaurant Association

Does The National Restaurant Association accept grant applications?
The National Restaurant Association's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The National Restaurant Association fund?
The National Restaurant Association's grants focus on workforce & vocational training. Recent recipients include Safer Foundation, San Antonio Food Bank Inc, Food Bank of Delaware. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The National Restaurant Association give in grants?
The National Restaurant Association reported $24.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.2M over 429 grants.
Where is The National Restaurant Association located?
The National Restaurant Association is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366103388.
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About this profile. This page is built from The National Restaurant Association's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The National Restaurant Association. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.