Kelly’s Fund works alongside sponsors, community partners, and organizations who believe in strengthening the service industry while investing in the next generation through culinary education.
Our partners play a critical role in bringing initiatives like the Monumental Chef Showdown to life and supporting programs such as Junior Chef Academy.
Why We Partner Kelly’s Fund partnerships are built on alignment, not transactions.
We collaborate with organizations that value:
Community-rooted impact
Support for the service and hospitality industry
Youth education and workforce development
Authentic engagement over surface-level sponsorship
Our partners help ensure that our initiatives are not only visible, but meaningful.
Partnership Through the Monumental Chef Showdown The Monumental Chef Showdown is Kelly’s Fund’s flagship initiative and the primary vehicle for sponsor engagement.
Partners support:
A high-visibility culinary event celebrating local chefs
Community connection across Indianapolis
Direct funding for Junior Chef Academy programs
In return, partners gain:
Association with a respected local nonprofit
Alignment with culinary culture and education
Meaningful presence within a community-driven initiative
Sponsorship opportunities are structured to reflect shared values and long-term relationships.
Our Partners Current and past partners include organizations committed to:
Supporting the service industry
Investing in youth education
Strengthening the Indianapolis community
Interested in Partnering? Partnership at Kelly’s Fund is about more than visibility. It’s about investing in people, skills, and community. Kelly’s Fund welcomes conversations with organizations and individuals interested in:
Sponsoring the Monumental Chef Showdown
Supporting Junior Chef Academy
Collaborating on future community initiatives
Partnerships are tailored, intentional, and rooted in shared purpose. To explore partnership opportunities, Contact Kelly’s Fund.
Kelly’s Fund An Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization supporting the service industry and youth education through community-driven initiatives. Indianapolis, Indiana 📧 Email Kelly’s Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
