Benefactor

Benefactor ($2,500-$4,999 annually)

With your annual donation of between $2,500 and $4,999 a year, JBF Benefactors receive:

• A curated selection of JBF merchandise, including a custom JBF Supporter pin, tote bag, t-shirt, water bottle, and culinary book curated by JBF, plus an annual renewal gift

• Complimentary invitations for 2 guests to 4 private Patron events annually at the historic James Beard House featuring leading chefs, plus select national VIP receptions

• Invitation to the annual JBF Patron Holiday Party at the James Beard House (complimentary tickets subject to availability)

• Discounted tickets (10% off) and priority access to events at Platform by JBF at Pier 57 prior to public sale

• Access to our monthly Patron newsletter, which features special content and offers, as well as a curated round-up of exciting JBF events

• Two complimentary invitations to 2 Patron receptions as part of the James Beard Foundation Awards weekend in Chicago

• 15% discount (up to 4 discounted tickets per event) on JBF’s nationwide Taste America dinner series, plus early access to tickets

• 1 Young Patrons membership to gift to family, friends, or colleagues

• Opportunity to rent the historic James Beard House and Platform by JBF at Pier 57 for private events, subject to availability (venue rental, staffing, food and beverage costs are incremental)

• Complimentary year of inKind Pass membership, including 12 months of exclusive dining benefits like 20% back at some of the best restaurants in the country, plus $50 off a single $150+ visit to any of the 1,000+ restaurants on the inKind app, courtesy of our friends at inKind (must be redeemed by 2/28/2025)

Estimated value of goods and services: $1,193