The Annual Sustaining Fund Society celebrates the individuals the Foundation counts on year after year to strengthen the future of nutrition and dietetics and its impact on public health through unrestricted giving. Established to recognize our annual supporters, the Society honors those who have made giving back a personal tradition and understand that lasting impact is built through consistent generosity.
Whether you are making your first gift or have been a donor for 30 plus years, your support demonstrates your continued dedication to advancing the profession, investing in future leaders, and improving the nutritional health of communities nationwide.
While your Academy membership dues support the programs and services you rely on, your donation to the Annual Sustaining Fund plays a critical role in supporting dependable, unrestricted support that makes it possible for the Foundation to seize new opportunities, respond to emerging challenges, and invest where the need is greatest. Together, your commitment helps turn generosity into meaningful, lasting impact.
Every gift. Every year. Together, our community of donors powers what matters most.
Establish your own tradition of giving annually by joining the Annual Sustaining Fund Society. Together, we can power what matters most in nutrition and dietetics while investing in the future of our profession and the nutritional health of all.
Give every year. Create lasting impact. Help build a healthier tomorrow.
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Annual Sustaining Fund Society Member Giving Levels
Every gift to the Annual Sustaining Fund keeps our mission moving forward. Donors at every level are welcomed into our Annual Sustaining Fund Society — with recognition and rewards that grow alongside their support.
Beginning June 1, 2027, we officially welcome you to the Annual Sustaining Fund Society.
| Level | Benefits |
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| SEED MEMBER $10 – $49 |
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| SPROUT MEMBER $50 – $99 |
All Seed Member benefits, plus:
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| NOURISH MEMBER $100 – $249 |
All Sprout Member benefits, plus:
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| PIONEER MEMBER $250 – $999 |
All Nourish Member benefits, plus:
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| LEADERSHIP MEMBER $1,000 – $4,999 |
All Leadership Member benefits, plus:
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| VISIONARY MEMBER $5,000+ |
All Chairman Member benefits, plus:
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Frequently Asked Questions
We appreciate gifts of all sizes! Gifts of $10 or more qualify for recognition and donor benefits. Consider giving monthly to spread out your contributions evenly throughout the year.
Yes. Monthly recurring gifts that total your desired level within the fiscal year qualify for full benefits. When you choose to give monthly, you become a Sustaining member of the Annual Sustaining Fund Society.
Yes! Each giving level includes all benefits from the levels below it.
No. Donors may direct gifts to the Annual Sustaining Fund, which is unrestricted and goes to the area of greatest need.
No. Scholarships associated with Visionary membership are funded through the Foundation’s General Fund, and recipients are selected through the Foundation’s established scholarship process. Visionary members do not determine the recipient or selection criteria. Instead, your generosity provides meaningful support to a future dietetics professional while allowing the Foundation to honor your commitment by awarding a one-time scholarship in your name.
Help Fuel What Comes Next
Your gift has the power to fuel what's next. By supporting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Sustaining Fund you provide essential, flexible support that strengthens the Foundation's long-term impact while empowering students, practitioners, researchers and leaders to advance our profession.