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Since 1946, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education. When you plan a gift to the CIA as part of your overall estate or financial plan, you help ensure that we are able to make exceptional experiences available to our students for years to come. You don’t have to be a certain age or very wealthy to make an impact that changes the lives of CIA students. Use the tools and resources on this site to find the right gift for you.

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