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NATIONAL ASSOC OF CATERING EXECUTIVES

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 611211337 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · nace.net
revenue
$12K
expenses
$25K
net assets
$13K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MEMBERS

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) is a professional association for catering and event industry professionals. It offers certification through the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) program, supports member development through education and networking, and recognizes industry excellence via awards and honors. The organization operates through national committees, conferences, and volunteer leadership opportunities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

CPCE Certification
Nationally recognized certification program for catering and event professionals that validates expertise and promotes industry standards.
Experience Conference
National conference for catering and event professionals featuring education sessions, networking, and award celebrations.
NACE ONE Awards
Annual awards program recognizing creative and innovative work in catering and events across multiple categories including event design, production, and chapter programming.
National Committees
Volunteer-led committees focused on diversity and inclusion, membership, professional development, conference planning, and other strategic areas.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Industry Awards & Expos Management 1 activity
    • Industry Awards and Recognition
      Recognizes creative, innovative, and impactful work in catering and events through the NACE ONE Awards and the NACE ICON Award, which honors lifetime achievement, industry impact, and enduring leadership. This includes managing the awards criteria, submission process, and judging.
  • Professional Certification Support Programs 1 activity
    • Professional Certification Program
      Offers a certification program (CPCE) that equips professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in catering and event management, including exam development, training, and certification standards.
  • Professional Association Chapter Programming 1 activity
    • Professional Development and Networking
      Provides education, tools, resources, and a professional community to support catering and event professionals through a network of over 40 chapters nationwide, fostering mentorship and the next generation of event professionals.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Annual Conference and Educational Programming
      Hosts the NACE Experience Conference to celebrate award recipients, provide national visibility, and offer educational content. This includes brainstorming content ideas, reviewing speaker proposals, and planning for future themes and goals.
    • Member Engagement and Governance
      Facilitates networking and idea exchange among members, evaluates and guides initiatives to ensure members recognize and value NACE programs, and plans and executes the annual nominations and elections process for NACE.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$13K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Foundation of NACE Partner — Joe Mahoney serves as a longtime Trustee and Patron of the Foundation of NACE.
  • HospitalityStaff® Partner — Joe Mahoney is a Managing Partner of HospitalityStaff®.
  • ILEA Partner — Steve Kemble is a respected leader across ILEA, helping shape professional standards and advance certification programs.
  • Las Vegas Chapter of NACE Network — Local chapter founded by members to advance the organization's mission in a specific region.
  • MPI Partner — Steve Kemble is a respected leader across MPI, helping shape professional standards and advance certification programs.
  • NACE Experience Conference Partner — Hosts the NACE ONE Awards celebration as part of the annual conference.