CIA Annual Giving
Supporting the World's Premier Culinary College
What is it?
A renewable stream of private gifts from alumni, parents and friends expended annually to support the essential operations of The Culinary Institute of America.
Why is it important?
The CIA Annual Fund supplements other CIA revenue streams to sustain and augment:
- Innovative curriculum – to stay at the leading edge of the industry
- Outstanding facilities – to provide the best environment for learning
- Student scholarships – to support educational aspirations
- Library acquisitions – to supply the necessary tools for students
- Faculty salaries – to recruit and retain the best
Why should you support it?
- The CIA is the "World's Premier Culinary College" with a stellar reputation and an exciting future – it's a good investment.
- The value of your degree depends upon the continued success of The CIA.
- Private support provides a margin of excellence for The CIA in an increasingly competitive culinary education market.
- Students count on scholarship dollars provided by charitable gifts to achieve their goals.
- To demonstrate your belief in the core mission of the CIA and the programs that enrich your life.
What's in it for you?
- Satisfaction knowing you are making a difference in the programs you care about and in the lives of hundreds of students every year.
- Gratitude of the faculty, staff and students of The Culinary Institute of America.
- Recognition in one of the CIA's gift societies – Donor; Toque; Chef; President's Circle or President's Cabinet.
Gift Recognition
The Culinary Institute of America values each and every gift from alumni, parents and friends. All donors will be recognized within the CIA Annual Report.
Special recognition is provided at the following levels. Young alumni are designated as those who are within ten years of graduation.
- President's Cabinet – recognizing donors contributing $10,000 & above
- President's Circle – recognizing donors contributing $2,500 & above or $1,000 & above for young alumni
- Chef's Society – recognizing donors contributing $1,000 & above or $500 & above for young alumni
- Toque Society – recognizing donors contributing $250 & above or $150 & above for young alumni