Membership is encouraged for any individual, corporation or company involved in rendering. Membership is established annually via a contribution to support research and the foundation activities. Participation and involvement is encouraged from all of its members. The inputs and guidance received is one of the foundations greatest assets. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation or trade association whose activities are involved in the production, processing, sale or related to the rendering industry per the various designated classes and which makes a contribution to the Foundation shall become eligible for membership.