Chapter Foundation Fundraising Challenge Returns in 2026

Each year, ACFE chapters are invited to support the ACFE Foundation through donations that advance the anti-fraud profession. The Foundation’s mission is to expand anti-fraud knowledge and support future anti-fraud professionals worldwide through scholarships, research, endowments, and other educational initiatives.

Scholarships
The ACFE Foundation administers the Ritchie Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program, which has awarded more than $1 million to deserving students around the world. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 per student, with a total of $85,000 awarded annually.

ACFE Research Institute
The ACFE Research Institute (ARI) is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to education and research on the prevention of fraud, corruption, and other white-collar crime. The ARI works with academics and industry experts worldwide to develop research projects that explore the latest fraud trends and developments affecting individuals, businesses, and governments.

Chapter Impact
Donations from ACFE chapters continue to play a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission. Since 2014, chapter contributions have exceeded $940,000. In the past year alone, chapters raised more than $108,000 to support future anti-fraud professionals while also earning valuable benefits for their members. This year, we look forward to celebrating the milestone of reaching $1 million in total chapter donations.

We are excited to continue the Foundation Fundraising Challenge for chapters in 2026. The donation levels and associated benefits remain the same, giving chapters more opportunities to make an impact while rewarding their members.

We are also excited to share that we have already received $10,600 in contributions this year, thanks to the generosity of two chapters. The Central Ohio Chapter has donated $10,000, and the Golden State Chapter has contributed $600. We appreciate their leadership and commitment to supporting the Foundation.

How the Challenge 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, 2026. Payments can be made by credit card, wire transfer, or by mailing a check. For check payments, please send your payment, 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 are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.