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BBQ Education Foundation

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Thank You to Our Foundation Donors!

Because of You, the Fire Keeps Burning

Every spark of opportunity we create begins with generosity. The NHSBBQA Education Foundation is deeply grateful to the individuals, families, businesses, and community partners who believe in hands-on education, live-fire learning, and the power of students discovering what they are capable of.

Your support fuels access, opportunity, and confidence for students and teachers across the country.

🔥 Our PITMASTER Donor Circles

Each level of giving—no matter the size—plays a meaningful role in igniting futures. We proudly recognize our donors through barbecue- and live-fire–inspired giving circles that celebrate impact at every level.

🔥 SPARK SUPPORTERS ( Every spark, flame, and piece of coal can light a child's fire and path!)

Micro-gifts that ignite the journey
$10 – $24

Spark Supporters help light the first flame by funding:

• Student supplies and learning tools

• Classroom materials

• Entry-level program support

Every movement starts with a spark.

🔥 EMBER BUILDERS

Keeping the fire alive
$25 – $49

Ember Builders support:

• Student safety gear

• Certification resources

• Curriculum and training materials

Small embers create lasting heat.

🔥 PIT CREW PARTNERS

The backbone behind the fire
$50 – $99

Pit Crew Partners make possible:

• Student mentorship experiences

• Workforce readiness tools

• Teacher and classroom support

Great cooks never stand alone.

🔥 IRON & SMOKE CIRCLE

Forging skills through live fire
$100 – $249

Iron & Smoke Circle donors help fund:

• Competition and experiential learning

• Leadership and teamwork development

• Expanded access for students

Where skill meets discipline.

🔥 FLAMEKEEPERS CIRCLE

Sustaining the mission
$250 – $499

Flamekeepers ensure:

• Program growth and sustainability

• School and district expansion

• Teacher training and professional development

They don’t just start fires—they tend them.

🔥 PITMASTER CIRCLE (Think about how much Barbecue has given to you!)

Leaders of impact
$500 – $999

Pitmaster Circle donors support:

• Major student opportunities

• Workforce-aligned programming

• Long-term educational impact

Experience. Leadership. Legacy.

🔥 FOUNDERS OF THE FLAME

Legacy leaders building the future
$1,000+

Founders of the Flame provide:

• Scholarships and equitable access

• Program launches and expansion

• Sustainable, multi-year impact

They helped light the fire—and ensure it never goes out.

❤️ Our Gratitude Runs Deep

Whether you give $10 or $10,000, your generosity matters. Because of you:

• Students gain confidence and direction

• Teachers gain resources and support

• Schools gain innovative, engaging programs

• Communities gain hope and opportunity

🌟 Thank You for Believing in Education That Works

Your support helps students learn by doing, lead with confidence, and build futures rooted in skill, character, and purpose.

From all of us at the NHSBBQA Education Foundation—thank you for helping ignite what’s possible.

👉 Interested in joining one of our donor circles or increasing your impact?
[Donate Now] | [Join the Founders of the Flame] | [Impact Investors Fund]

A True leader leads and lights the fire for the next generation to enjoy and carry on one spark at a time!

"Education is NOT the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire"

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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®.