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MENT LTD
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 262447984 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A25 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$2.4M
expenses
$2.9M
net assets
$283K
employees
10
volunteers
10
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

AIMS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN AND INSPIRE EXCELLENCE IN YOUNG CULINARY PROFESSIONALS AND CHAMPIONS THE DIVERSITY AND CREATIVITY OF THE TRADITIONS AND QUALITY OF CUISINE IN AMERICA.

profile · synthesized from sources

MENT LTD is a New York-based nonprofit that supports young culinary professionals through fully paid international internships and provides grant funding to restaurants and public charities for disaster and employee relief efforts. The organization focuses on advancing excellence and diversity in American cuisine through training and financial support. It operates with a mix of direct grants and educational programming.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $128K
    GRANT PROGRAM - FUNDS USED TO PROVIDE YOUNG CULINARY PROFESSIONALS WITH FULLY PAID INTERNSHIPS ("STAGES") AT RESTAURANTS AROUND THE WORLD TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND ONGOING TRAINING.
  2. #2 $10K
    GIVING FUND GRANTS - ISSUED TO RESTAURANTS AND OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES FOR DISASTER RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYEE RELIEF EFFORTS RELATED TO COVID, NATURAL DISASTERS OR DEVASTATION.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Grant Program for Young Culinary Professionals
Funds fully paid internships ("stages") at restaurants around the world for young culinary professionals to advance their education and training.
Mentor Giving Fund
Provides grants to restaurants and public charities for disaster relief and employee relief efforts related to COVID-19, natural disasters, or other crises.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding disaster and employee relief in the restaurant industry
      Provides grants to restaurants and public charities for disaster relief and employee relief related to COVID-19, natural disasters, or devastation.
  • Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
    • Funding fully paid internships for young culinary professionals
      Funds fully paid internships ("stages") for young culinary professionals at restaurants worldwide to support their education and training.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.39M
Contributions & grants$2.85M119%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K1%
Other revenue$-481K
expenses
Total expenses$2.93M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$1.17M
Grants paid out$99K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$665K
Cash$227K
Investments$221K
Liabilities$382K
Net assets$283K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YOUNG YUN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 50 $247K
STEFANI DE PALMA TEAM USA HEAD CHEF 40 $142K
JAIMIE CHEW DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS 40 $123K
board members · 5
  • DANIEL BOULUD — CHAIRMAN
  • DR TIM RYAN — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • EDMONDO SCHWARTZ — BOARD DIRECTOR
  • JEROME BOCUSE — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
  • THOMAS KELLER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Atelier Crenn Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Charcoal Venice Partners LLC Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Craft Worldwide Holding LLC Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • EBNB 70 Pine Owner Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Gabriel Kreuther Restaurant Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Hand in Hand a Daniel Boulud Foundation Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Hawaii AG and Culinary Alliance Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Heart of the House Foundation Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Henrietta Red Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Hope Street Restaurant LLC Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Hot and Hot Fish Club Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
  • Jacques Pepin foundation Partner — Received $10,000 from Mentor Giving Fund in 2020 for disaster or employee relief.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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