Endowments

Want to leave a lasting legacy that will positively impact the future of the foodservice industry? Consider donating to the WRA Education Foundation Endowment Fund. Individuals, companies and organizations which desire to establish a permanent scholarship in their name or that of a special person are encouraged to utilize the WRA Education Foundation Endowment Fund.

Creating an Endowed Fund

When you establish an endowment fund, you’re creating a legacy by awarding an ongoing scholarship in your name to a deserving student. Plus, you’ll receive a tax deduction since all donations to the Education Foundation are a charitable contribution.

The below chart indicates the scholarship amount your investment generates.

Investment Scholarship Award
$10,000                $500
$15,000                $750
$20,000                $1,000
$30,000                $1,500
$40,000                $2,000
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For more information on setting up an Endowed Scholarship Fund, please contact Connie Fedor, Executive Director WRA Education Foundation at 800-589-3211.

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Established Endowment Funds

• Aaron and Katie Guenther

• ACF Chefs of Milwaukee

• Aderis DeRosa
• Adolf Brettschneider
• Al Gagliano
• Alfred Peck

• American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) - Milwaukee
• Apitz/Quinnies Family

• Bernard & Maureen Schreiner
• Chef Bill Dougherty

• Chef Jeff Igel Family
  
• Culver Family
  
• Dick Kroening

• Ernst Florsheim – Chaine des Rotisseurs
  
• Fred Boelter
• Heinz and Lisette Fischer
  
• Herbert & Nada Mahler
  

• Kristin Leffel/WRA Wisconsin River Valley Chapter
• Magnificent 7 Chefs
• Manufacturers’ Agents for the Food Service Industry (MAFSI) - Wisconsin
• Miller Brewing Company
• Ron & Lillian Heuser
• Ryan von Rutenberg
• Ryberg Family
• Society Insurance
• Steve Sazama
• William & Otto Brakebush
• WRA Big Four Chapter
• WRA Eastern Shore Chapter
• WRA Green Bay Chapter
• WRA Madison Chapter
• WRA Milwaukee Chapter
• WRA South Central Chapter / JoAnn O’Malley

Active Funds in Progress

• ProStart Endowment Fund Founding Donors -
  ​WRA West Wisconsin and WRA Wisconsin River Valley Chapters
• Cousins’ Submarines
• Edward & Susan Lump
• Alvin & Mary Hess
• RC Schroeder, Jr.

FAQs

Where do the endowment funds go?

Endowment contributions help fund the 40+ scholarships awarded to students pursuing a food-related degree.

Do you have to be in foodservice to donate?

All contributions are welcome and help support future food industry leaders!

Can I donate funds for a one-time scholarship?

Yes! These would be considered a "pass-through" scholarship for a specific year.

Can I build the endowment over time?

Absolutely! Contributions can be made each year until you have established the minimum endowed fund of $10,000. Or if you’d like to increase your current endowment fund, you can make additional contributions which would increase your scholarship awarded.

Can certain criteria be considered for the memorialized fund?

Donor's may request the recipient be a student from a specific part of the state or attend a specific college. If there is no qualified applicant that meets the donor's desired criteria, however, the scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student from another area.