The Food and Beverage Association of America (formerly known as Food and Beverage Managers (FBMA)), is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, philanthropic, educational and social trade organization. Its membership encompasses executives in the food and beverage and allied industries of the greater New York Metropolitan area.
Established in 1956, the Association has responded to the continued need for improved standards and extended communication within the food and beverage community, via open dialogue shared in monthly forums and events.
Since its inception, FBAA has been a staunch supporter of the community, and many non-profit organizations. Additionally, the members of the Food and Beverage Association of America are proud to share in the common goal to improve and share knowledge, advance careers and to help others – FBAA invests in the future of the hospitality industry via Scholarship and Awards Programs, offering financial assistance to future hospitality professionals who have demonstrated need and maintained scholastic superiority. In 1997, FBAA committed $100,000 over a 5-year span to New York University. This donation is just one of many causes and organizations that the Association has supported, as indicated below — Additionally, over the past five years, the Association has committed student scholarship monies currently totaling $100,000 to the Hospitality Management Department at New York City College of Technology. These funds have given students the ability to complete their academic requirements toward their college degree and begin their careers …becoming outstanding professionals in our industry.
Additionally, over the past five years, the Association has committed student scholarship monies currently totaling $100,000 to the Hospitality Management Department at New York City College of Technology. These funds have given students the ability to complete their academic requirements toward their college degree and begin their careers …becoming outstanding professionals in our industry.
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1998 |
Share Our Strength |
$2,500 |
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1999 |
Share Our Strength |
$5,000.00 |
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2000 |
Share Our Strength |
$10,000.00 |
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2001 |
Sunnyside Community Center |
$1,000 |
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2002 |
Becker Scholarship |
$1,000 |
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2003 |
Share Our Strength |
$5,000 |
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2004 |
Widener University |
$4,000 |
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2005 |
Johnson & Wales University |
$2,000 |
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Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) |
$1,000 |
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2006 |
Knights of York |
$1,000 |
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2007 |
Widener University |
$8,000 |
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2008 |
Boys’ Town of Italy Charity |
$1,400.00 |
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2010 |
NYC College of Technology Scholarship |
$25,000 |
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2010 |
American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund |
$10,000 |
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2011 |
NYC College of Technology Scholarship |
$15,000 |
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2012 |
NYC College of Technology Scholarship |
$20,000 |
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Multiple Years |
New York University |
$100,000 |
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2013 |
To Jack Furnari of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund |
$5,000 |
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2013 |
To NYC College of Technology Scholarship Fund |
$20,000 |
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2013 |
To Terry’s House Staten Island |
$2,000 |
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2013 |
To the Boys Scouts of America in honor of Geoffrey Mills Honoree |
$5,000 |
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2014 |
NYC College of Technology Scholarship |
$20,000 |
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2014 |
2014 TCS New York City Marathon with Team for Kids $100 |
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The Association is an avenue for food and beverage executives to grow within the industry, and has served as a career catalyst for many members. FBAA presents its members with many networking opportunities and potential for career advancement. Members contribute their time, knowledge and efforts to Association activities and events.
