ACFE Foundation Challenge Returns

Each year, the ACFE invites chapters to participate in the Foundation Fundraising Challenge by contributing to the ACFE Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to advance anti-fraud knowledge and support the next generation of anti-fraud professionals worldwide through scholarships, endowments, research, and educational initiatives.

Scholarships
The ACFE Foundation administers the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program, which has awarded over $1 million to deserving students globally. Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000, with a total of $85,000 awarded annually.

ACFE Research Institute
In addition to scholarships, the Foundation has expanded its impact by merging with the ACFE Research Institute (ARI). The ARI collaborates with academics and practitioners to fund and support research focused on fraud and corruption prevention. It provides both financial backing and data resources to benefit Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) and the broader anti-fraud community.

Chapter donations play a vital role in sustaining the Foundation’s mission. Since 2014, chapters have contributed over $830,000, including nearly $125,000 raised last year alone. Participating chapters also receive prizes to share with their members as part of the challenge.

We're excited to announce that the Foundation Fundraising Challenge for chapters will return in 2025. We encourage you to be part of the global network of chapters making a lasting impact.

How It Works
In exchange for a donation, chapters receive prizes to award to their members. View the prize tiers associated with each donation level.

The deadline to submit your chapter’s donation is December 31, 2025. Payments can be made by credit card, wire transfer, or you can mail in a check. For check payments, please send your check, payable to the ACFE Foundation, to:

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Attn: Joe Broccolo
716 West Ave
Austin, TX 78701

The ACFE Foundation is a tax-exempt, charitable organization. Contributions to the ACFE Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.