The Taste of Park Ridge corporation is a not for profit, tax exempt organization.  Its purpose is to plan and produce the Taste of Park Ridge each summer. The corporation was formed to protect against catastrophic liabilities to the volunteer members of the management committee and its subcommittees as it performs its tasks.  Funds generated by the Taste are used to perpetuate it.  Funds are generated by sponsorships from companies and organizations in exchange for promotional consideration and by a portion of ticket sales. Any services that the Taste of Park Ridge Management Committee contracts with a vendor have gone through a bidding process.