Support that shapes hospitality

The operations, program expansion and support, events and competitions, and scholarship program of the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation (HMEF) are supported through the generosity of our corporate sponsors and individual donors. There are several ways to contribute to the future development of the hospitality industry in Minnesota through HMEF, and we'd love to help you, or your company, find the ones that work best for you.

Leaders Fund

Investing in the future of the Education Foundation is an investment in the future of the hospitality industry.​ This three-tiered, pledge-based corporate sponsorship program provides the Foundation with its core financial support.  

Gold Level

Annual $10,000 commitment;
$30,000 minimum 3-year commitment

• 6 complimentary tickets to HMEF sponsored events
• ​Corporate recognition on event signage, in HMEF communications and on the HMEF web site.
• Corporate recognition in annual scholarship program materials.
• Company logo embroidered on chef coats and shirts for winning Minnesota ProStart team to wear at the national competition
• Opportunity to provide brief remarks at all HMEF sponsored events
• Opportunity to present the ProStart or HTMP Teacher of the Year Award

Silver Level

Annual $5,000 commitment;
$15,000 minimum 3-year commitment

• ​4 complimentary tickets to HMEF sponsored events
• ​Corporate recognition on event signage, in HMEF communications and on the HMEF web site.
• Corporate recognition in annual scholarship program materials.

Bronze Level

Annual $2,500 commitment;
$7,500 minimum 3-year commitment

• 2 complimentary tickets to HMEF sponsored events
• ​Corporate recognition on event signage, in HMEF communications and on the HMEF web site.
• ​Corporate recognition in annual scholarship program materials.

To discuss pledging, contact Liz

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Scholarship Funds

Since 2008 HMEF has awarded over $832,000 in scholarships to 345 students pursuing post-secondary education for careers in foodservice, lodging, tourism and hospitality management. Donors can contribute to a general scholarship fund or support a named scholarship in recognition of corporate support or to honor and memorialize individuals. 

To explore scholarship possibilities, contact Liz

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Individual Giving

Individual gifts to the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation supports operations, program expansion and scholarships.

Donate using the form to the right.

Planned Giving

By designating the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation as a beneficiary through a planned gift, you can help us foster future generations while ensuring your financial resources continued to be used wisely beyond your lifetime. 

To discuss a planned gift, contact Liz