﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-11-04T08:36:09-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>453047226</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HICKS &amp; ASSOCIATES CPAS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1795 ALYSHEBA WAY STE 6206</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>LEXINGTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>40509</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>562616159</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOCIETY FOR HOSPITALITY AND FOODSERVICE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION INC</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>SOCI</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>5025749021</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2301 RIVER ROAD SUITE 102</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>40206</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>TONY BUTLER</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>5025749021</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-11-04</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>DAVID W HICKS CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00011200</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8593689727</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>TONY BUTLER</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2301 RIVER ROAD SUITE 102</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>40206</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>205860</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.SFM-ONLINE.ORG/FOUNDATION</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2007</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>DE</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVERSE HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>11</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>11</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>181965</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>545</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>5623</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>5447</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>8109</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>187588</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>14101</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>151045</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>18283</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>151045</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>18283</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>36543</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-4182</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>287841</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>252372</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>40534</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>4296</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>247307</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>248076</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVERSE HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>1</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>32793</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROGRAM, THE SHFM FOUNDATION WILL SELECT AND PAIR STUDENTS AND MILITARY MEMBERS FROM OUR AFFILIATES WITH LEADERS WITHIN SHFM. PARTICIPANTS FROM THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WILL BE PROVIDED ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE EVENT ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION.ADDITIONALLY, FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE ADDITIONAL SHFM EVENT DURING THE YEAR (INCLUDING: YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT AND CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE. THE FELLOW AND MENTOR WILL MEET AT THESE EVENTS, IF BOTH ARE IN ATTENDANCE. THE MEETING WILL BE FACILITATED BY STUDENT AFFILIATION CHAIR AND FOUNDATION CHAIR PRIOR TO EVENT START. THE FELLOW WILL ALSO BE GIVEN A ONE-YEAR SHFM MEMBERSHIP.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>7594</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>COURSE FUNDING: PROMOTE STUDENT CHAPTER PROGRAMS THROUGH THE USE OF EDUCATIONAL COURSES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>13280</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>HENNESSY TRAVELER PROGRAM: PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE U. S. ARMED FORCES SERVING IN HOSPITALITY ASSIGNMENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PURSUING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOODSERVICE HOSPITALITY UPON THEIR DEPARTURE FROM MILITARY SERVICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF CIVILIAN FOODSERVICE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE SHFM IS INVALUABLE TO THE MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM THAT BENEFIT FROM OUR CAREER MENTORSHIP AND ONGOING ADVICE.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>3718</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>STUDENT DAY PROGRAM: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE FIELDOF FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS.COLLEGE CHAPTER PROGRAM: ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO EDUCATE AND INFORM STUDENTS ON THE BENEFITS AND CREATIVITY OF THE WORKPLACE AMENITIES AND FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>3718</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>57385</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>4</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>11</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>11</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>1</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>0</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>KY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FSA MANAGEMENT GROUP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>5025749021</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2301 RIVER ROAD SUITE 102</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>40206</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVIN WICKSTROM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEANINE COSGROVE-ALBERT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNA CALHOUN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TIM MEHLBERG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>COREY SILVERSTEIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMY FRANKS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CURTIS LEASE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MATT RIGNEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MBOONE UMBIMA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BILLY FLEMING</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAUREN HASSINGER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>STUDENT ADVISOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TONY BUTLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>8.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>545</FundraisingAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>545</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5447</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>5447</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>199868</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>545</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>191759</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>8109</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>8109</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>14101</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>13556</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10123</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10123</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>929</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>929</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4611</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4611</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>363</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>363</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1711</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1711</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>446</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>446</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>100</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>100</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18283</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18283</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>23918</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>42658</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>44047</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>44180</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>87923</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12945</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>298</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>499</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>131655</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>152090</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>287841</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>252372</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>38034</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2626</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2500</BOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1670</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>40534</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4296</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>247307</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>248076</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>247307</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>248076</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>287841</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>252372</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-4182</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>4951</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <CommunityTrustInd>X</CommunityTrustInd>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>128326</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>90440</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>108237</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>181965</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>200413</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>709381</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>128326</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>90440</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>108237</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>181965</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>200413</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>709381</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>709381</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1079</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>3183</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>5062</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5623</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5447</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>20394</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>729775</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.97210</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.97620</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>0</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CHAPTER PROGRAM FUND</Desc>
        <Amt>1670</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>1670</TotalLiabilityAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>94750</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>94750</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>5759</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>59649</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>GOLF TOURNAMENT</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>41938</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>41938</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt>967</NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>5493</FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>8330</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>2</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>63725</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>545</CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>63180</GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>111561</OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>200413</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>545</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>199868</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>967</NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>11252</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>179540</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>191759</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>8109</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROGRAM, THE SHFM FOUNDATION WILL SELECT AND PAIR STUDENTS AND MILITARY MEMBERS FROM OUR AFFILIATES WITH LEADERS WITHIN SHFM. PARTICIPANTS FROM THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WILL BE PROVIDED ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE EVENT ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION. ADDITIONALLY, FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE ADDITIONAL SHFM EVENT DURING THE YEAR (INCLUDING: YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT AND CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE. THE FELLOW AND MENTOR WILL MEET AT THESE EVENTS, IF BOTH ARE IN ATTENDANCE. THE MEETING WILL BE FACILITATED BY STUDENT AFFILIATION CHAIR AND FOUNDATION CHAIR PRIOR TO EVENT START. THE FELLOW WILL ALSO BE GIVEN A ONE-YEAR SHFM MEMBERSHIP. HENNESSY TRAVELER: PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE U. S. ARMED FORCES SERVING IN HOSPITALITY ASSIGNMENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PURSUING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOODSERVICE HOSPITALITY UPON THEIR DEPARTURE FROM MILITARY SERVICE. THE PARTNERSHIP OF CIVILIAN FOODSERVICE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE SHFM IS INVALUABLE TO THE MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM THAT BENEFIT FROM OUR CAREER MENTORSHIP AND ONGOING ADVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DELEGATION OF MANAGEMENT TO MANAGEMENT COMPANY: SHFM FOUNDATION OUTSOURCES ITS ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS TO AN INDEPENDENT MANAGEMENT SERVICE COMPANY, INCLUDING THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD) OF THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING BODY REVIEW OF FORM 990: PRIOR TO THE FILING WITH THE IRS, A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR REVIEW.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD AND MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONAIRE WHICH IDENTIFIES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOCIETY FOR HOSPITALITY AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2301 RIVER ROAD SUITE 102</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>40206</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>237271660</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RESEARCH AND INFORMATION</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>KY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(6)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>0</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>1</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>1</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>0</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>0</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOCIETY FOR HOSPITALITY AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>L</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>263051</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>CASH</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SOCIETY FOR HOSPITALITY AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>D</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>12945</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>COST</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>