The Charleston Restaurant Foundation's (CRF) mission is to support the charitable deeds of the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA), which serves the geographical area of Charleston, SC. The CRF holds two primary annual fundraising events: The Taste of Charleston and the Lowcountry Oyster Festival. Annual fundraising events enable the CRF to give back to the community.
The CRF is a South Carolina corporation with 501(c)(3) status which puts on the Charleston Oyster Festival and Taste of Charleston with the GCRA managing the events.