NHSBBQA Education Foundation - RESTRICTED GIVING

BBQ Education Foundation

Restricted Giving

Giving With Purpose. Impact With Intention.

At the NHSBBQA Education Foundation, we understand that many donors want their contributions directed toward a specific purpose, program, or population. Restricted giving allows you to align your generosity with what matters most to you—while still supporting our broader educational mission.

We honor donor intent with care, transparency, and accountability.

What Is Restricted Giving?

Restricted giving allows a donor to designate their contribution for a specific, pre-approved use, such as:

• Student scholarships

• School or district program support

• Teacher training and professional development

• Equipment, curriculum, or safety initiatives

• State, regional, or national educational programs

These funds are used exclusively for the purpose specified by the donor.

Examples of Restricted Giving Opportunities

Student Scholarships & Access

Support students directly by restricting your gift to:

• Participation scholarships

• Travel and competition assistance

• Safety gear and essential supplies

This ensures no student is excluded due to financial hardship.

School & Program Support

Designate your gift to help schools:

• Launch new culinary or CTE programs

• Purchase instructional equipment

• Implement Project-Based Learning curriculum

• Build safe, compliant live-fire learning environments

Your support strengthens entire school communities.

Teacher Training & Education

Restricted gifts may support:

• Teacher workshops and certifications

• Curriculum training and implementation

• Safety, compliance, and instructional best practices

When educators grow, students benefit.

State, Regional, or National Programs

Donors may restrict contributions to:

• A specific state or regional initiative

• Pilot programs or new program launches

• National educational events and learning experiences

This allows you to support impact where you live, work, or serve.

How Restricted Funds Are Managed

We take donor intent seriously. Restricted contributions are:

• Tracked separately in our financial records

• Used only for their designated purpose

• Reported transparently through internal controls and required filings

• Administered in accordance with nonprofit best practices and IRS guidelines

If a restricted purpose becomes impractical or no longer viable, we will:

• Communicate with the donor when possible, or

• Apply the funds in a manner consistent with the donor’s original intent

⚖️ Compliance & Stewardship

The NHSBBQA Education Foundation® is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and adheres to:

• IRS regulations governing restricted gifts

• Ethical fundraising standards

• Responsible financial oversight and governance

Your trust is honored through discipline, accountability, and integrity.

❤️ Why Restricted Giving Matters

Restricted giving allows donors to:

• Create targeted, measurable impact

• Support causes they are personally passionate about

• Invest in specific students, schools, or communities

• Partner with us in building sustainable educational programs

It is generosity guided by purpose.

Partner With Us Intentionally

Whether you are an individual donor, corporate partner, foundation, or community supporter, restricted giving allows you to shape impact while advancing education.

If you are interested in establishing a restricted gift, scholarship fund, or program designation, we welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Together, we can ignite opportunity—exactly where it’s needed most.

NHSBBQA Education Foundation
is the public-facing name of the BBQ Education Foundation,
a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN - 41-2464833 dedicated to advancing
youth culinary education, live-fire learning, and career pathways
through the National High School BBQ Association® ecosystem.

Legal Notice
The NHSBBQA BBQ Education Foundation is a separate legal entity from the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®).
Donations made on this page support the Foundation’s charitable mission and are not payments to NHSBBQA®.