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Donate Other tax-wise ways to give: Gifts through Donor Advised Funds Name of Charity: Tri-County Scholarship Fund Tax ID # 22-2354475 Contact: Mike Mund (973)984-9600 Gifts of Appreciated stock For instructions, contact: Mike Mund at Tri-County mmund@tcsfund.org (973)984-9600 For securities held longer than one year, you can deduct their full fair market value, regardless of what you originally paid for them. You also avoid paying capital gains tax. ​ ​ Click chart to expand Who is eligible for a scholarship? Tri-County Scholarship awards are based upon financial need. Any child, K-12, living in Morris, Passaic, or Sussex Counties may apply for a scholarship. What is the demographic profile of scholarship recipients? The current demographics of Tri-County scholarship recipients are represented by: 72% Latino, 12% African American, 11% Caucasion, and 5% other. This breakdown reflects the population composition of Paterson and Passaic, two of New Jersey’s urban centers with relatively large Hispanic communities. Why does Tri-County focus on K-12 scholarships instead of college scholarships? Without the opportunity to attend safe, quality, private K-12 schools, many inner-city and financially needy children will not acquire the academic qualifications or personal skills and character traits required to attend and excel in college. The goal of Tri-County and its partner schools is to produce the most academically prepared students possible so that they can take advantage of the scholarships available to qualified college applicants. Tri-County students annually achieve a high school graduation rate of 98-100% with virtually all graduates going on to attend college. How are funds distributed between grade school and high school scholarships? Scholarships for grades K-8 are usually $2250/year. Tri-County Scholarships for high school are typically $4,000/year. Each year there is also an additional category of high school scholarship award: Tri-County Freedom Scholarships that award $5,000/year to incoming Freshmen who demonstrate particular academic promise by earning a B average in middle school. The student must complete a special application, including teacher recommendations. The Freedom Scholarship is awarded for all four years of high school if the student maintains the “B” grade point average throughout high school. Who qualifies for scholarships? Do students have to maintain a specific GPA? Scholarships are awarded based upon demonstrated financial need. Parents apply for their children by submitting their family financial information on the confidential, online FACTS form. With the exception of the high school Freedom Scholars program (requiring a B average), Tri-County does not have an academic merit screen for its scholarships. However, students must re-apply each year, and pass all courses in order for their scholarship to be renewed for the following year. How are the scholarship recipients selected? Tri-County works with the confidential online system called FACTS, the nation’s leading Tuition Management and Financial Aid Assessment software company for private and faith-based schools. Families are required to complete an online application which analyzes income and expenses relative to family size. The Tri-County staff then reviews all applications and makes the final scholarship decisions. Tri-County is committed to continuing scholarship support for each recipient through the conclusion of that child’s K-12 education, assuming the family re-applies by the February 15 deadline each year, and that the financial need persists. Tri-County’s intent to provide educational continuity for the individual child is why existingscholarship recipients are given preference over new applicants during the process of awarding scholarships for each school year. Do the families of scholarship recipients contribute to school tuition? Yes. Families contribute a portion of the tuition. Family contribution is typically 20% – 30% of annual tuition. The amount varies depending on the family’s circumstances, other sources of financial assistance, and special arrangements made with the respective school. What kind of schools do scholarship recipients attend? Tri-County scholarship recipients attend values-based, private schools: Catholic, Christian, Hebrew, and schools with no religious affiliation. Several schools are independent, and some are under the auspices of the Diocese. Many of these schools have a long-standing mission to serve the inner-city poor. Regardless of religious affiliation, all financially needy children living in Morris, Passaic or Sussex counties may apply to any of the schools served by Tri-County. What do you mean by "values-based" education?" Tri-County defines a values-based education as one that is informed by the Judeo-Christian principles upon which America was founded. Key to a values-based education is the emphasis on the irreplaceable dignity of every human person. From this understanding flow the core human values of equality, freedom, honesty, integrity, respect, solidarity, charity, trust, hard work, and service to others. Examples of a values based program are the school honor code, compulsory community service, admissions standards that celebrate diversity, and a curriculum that includes personal character development. What is the "Freedom-Scholars" program?" The Freedom Scholars program is an enhanced scholarship opportunity for the most academically gifted 8th graders who also qualify financially. Freedom Scholars are chosen from scholarship applicants who have consistently maintained a B average or better throughout their middle school academic career. The application requires the regular FACTS family financial information PLUS an essay written by the student, the middle school transcript, and a teacher recommendation. A $5,000 scholarship is awarded to each Freedom Scholar. This award is matched by the student’s high school. Freedom Scholars are given mentors who meet with them monthly to assess their progress, making certain they have everything they need to succeed. The students are also given special help with SAT prep and with college essay prep. What do "Freedom-Scholars" go on to do after high school?" Tri-County graduated its first class of Freedom Scholars in June of 2015. 100% of these students enrolled in a 4-year college program. The Class of 2016 graduated 10 high school Freedom Scholars. The high school Class of 2020 has 21 Freedom Scholars It is a competitive program with many qualified applicants. The number of awards is limited only by available funding. Tri-County hopes to award more Freedom Scholarships each year as funding for this program increases. Does Tri-County support underserved students in suburban areas of Northern New Jersey? While most Tri-county scholarship recipients come from inner-city environments, Tri-County also provides scholarships to financially needy children in suburban and rural environments within Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties. How many scholarships does Tri-County award each school year? How many deserving students remain on the Waiting List? Tri-County’s budget allows us currently to award 800 scholarships each year. There are, however, an additional 1,500 equally deserving students on our Scholarship Waiting List for any given school year. Tri-County’s goal is to raise additional funds in order to help more of these needy children, so that they too may be able to experience the freedom and opportunity made possible by a safe, quality education. What is the annual scholarship application deadline? Families must submit all materials and financial information must to Tri-County by February 15 of each year. What is the process and usual timing for awarding scholarships? New students apply to their preferred private school by the school’s own application deadline. Students indicate the name of their intended or continuing school on their Tri-County application. All scholarship application materials and financial information must be submitted to Tri-County by February 15. After the February 15 application deadline, Tri-County assesses the financial need of each applicant. Families are typically informed of regular and Freedom scholarship awards by early May. In some years this notification process continues into the summer, as is the happy case when additional scholarship funds become available. Financially deserving children who do not receive scholarship awards in the regular process are placed on a Scholarship Waiting List. Depending upon Tri-County funding, a small number of 5 to 15 additional, “wait listed” children may receive scholarship awards over the summer time.

Ways to Give Donate Fund A Student Planned Gifts Emergency Fund Support Events Fundraise A Vision that Keeps Giving The Trustees have developed a plan for Tri-County’s future that includes a vision of where the Fund should be in the years to come. You and other donors are the reason that the vision of providing access to a quality, values-centered education to children is successful. To maintain that excellence, we need your continued support, especially in the area of planned gifts. Legacy Since 1981 The Hennessy Rodimer Legacy Society is a charitable planned giving instrument. It is named in honor of the two founders of Tri-County Scholarship Fund, Edward L. Hennessy and the late Most Rev. Frank J. Rodimer, emeritus Bishop of Paterson. They began the fund in 1981 as a way to give a future and a hope to the area’s most economically vulnerable children. More than 32,000 scholarships later, the need is greater than ever. Your Legacy Partnership Your legacy partnership sustains Tri-County. If you have already named Tri-County Scholarship Fund as a beneficiary of a planned gift, we thank you and welcome you to the Hennessy Rodimer Legacy Society. By informing us of your gift, you will assist us with future planning and provide us with the chance to thank you and give you the recognition you deserve. HENNESSY-RODIMER LEGACY SOCIETY ​ planned gifts Planned Gifts Planned Gifts Bequest from Your Will Including Tri-County Scholarship Fund in your will or trust is a meaningful way to help us continue to help financially disadvantage New Jersey students get the tuition assistance they need to attend safe, values-centered, accredited private schools. Retirement Assets Retirement assets are one of the most beneficial gifts you can give to Tri-County Scholarship Fund. These funds grow tax-free until the time of withdrawal. With the innovative use of these assets, you are able to contribute generously to TCSF as well as provide for your loved ones. Many taxes on these plans can be avoided or reduced through a carefully planned charitable gift.TCSF can be named as a beneficiary, co-beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Keogh Plan 401(K), 403(b) or other qualified pension plan. Life Insurance Life insurance may be a means to make a much larger gift than you thought possible. TCSF can be named as a beneficiary, co-beneficiary or a successor beneficiary to receive the proceeds in the event the primary beneficiary is no longer living. Charitable Remainder Trust A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a life-income arrangement that provides you and/or other beneficiaries with a stream of income for life or for a period of years. After the trust terminates, the principal, or “remainder interest,” goes to TCSF. Unlike other life-income arrangements, CRTs are separately invested and managed trusts. Please note that the TCSF does not manage these trusts for donors. Contact Us MAKE A PLANNED GIFT Contact us to discuss your planned giving options. Organization Information: Legal Name: Tri-County Scholarship Fund Address: 14 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945 Telephone: (973) 984-9600 Federal Tax ID # 22-2354475 Tri-County Scholarship Fund is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service. *The material presented in this website is intended as general educational information on the topics discussed herein and should not be interpreted as legal, financial or tax advice. Please seek the specific advice of your tax advisor, attorney, and/or financial planner to discuss the application of these topics to your individual situation. Other Ways to Give Gift of Stocks and Securities: TCSF also welcomes gifts of securities and real property and personal property. Outright gifts to TCSF are tax deductible as allowed by law. A gift today of a fixed-dollar amount or appreciated securities such as stocks or bonds may allow you to take a current charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the assets contributed. HISTORIC PLANNED GIFTS our sincere thanks Edward L. Hennessy, Jr. $1MM Planned Gift Learn More Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust $1MM Gift Learn More

DONATE NOW The "Perfect Storm" Meets the Power of Tri-County Scholarship Fund Anchor 1 we believe in a world All 53 Tri-County partner schools re-opened for the 2020/21 school year and stayed open while the public schools remained largely closed. where every child has access to a safe, quality education regardless of their zip code or income level.

Ways to Give Donate Fund A Student Planned Gifts Emergency Fund Support Events Fundraise FUND A STUDENT Yearly Scholarships Tribute Scholarships scholarship program Fund A Student Now! $2250 sponsors a K-8th grade student for one year. $4000 sponsors a high school student for one year. $5000 sponsors a High School Freedom Scholar for one year. $2250 sponsors a K-8th grade student for one year. 1/3 Contact Us Tri-County Scholarship Fund’s Fund A Student program matches donors with low-income students who currently receive Tri-County scholarship assistance. As a sponsor, you will enable hardworking students to receive a quality education in a safe and values-oriented setting. Your student will be encouraged toward success by a positive peer group, by caring teachers, and by your belief in them. ​ ​ Tri-County Scholarship Fund awards three types of scholarships for financially needy students to attend one of our accredited partner schools. Donors can choose to participate at one of these three “Fund a Student” scholarship levels: ​ K-8th grade student for just $2,250 per year. High school student for $4,000 per year High School Freedom Scholar: for $5,000 per year, representing an enhanced scholarship level for the most academically promising high school students, who maintain a “B” or better GPA. When you commit to a scholarship at one of these levels, you can choose to receive your student’s annual report card. ​ Scholarship recipients must re-apply each year in order update their financial need status, but current students are given priority. Tri-County is committed to seeing each student through to graduation. The clear priority is to provide continuity of scholarship support in order to maximize each student’s opportunity for success. By Funding a Student you will be an integral part of that child’s life - providing hope and opportunity - and empowering your student to success. Yearly Scholarships CREATE A TRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIP make a lasting impact Creat a named scholarship Create Your Own Tribute Scholarship Work with Tri-County to develop the appropriate scholarship to help the type of student you have in mind. Choose Giving Level Let Tri-County facilitate and administer your named scholarship as a tribute to a loved one. ​ Hundreds of students are currently on our waiting list, hoping that Tri-County Scholarship Fund will find a sponsor for them. In order to move a child off of our waiting list we need to secure the funding for them for the duration of their tuition assistance—typically 5 years or more depending on their age or circumstances. Speak to the Tri-County staff about a giving level that supports the number of students that you would like to help. If you would like your donation to assist a student at your specified school, we can arrange that. ​ With your named scholarship, you will be updated about your student(s) progess throughout the school year with correspondence from the student and their report card. Contact Us

Contact Tri-County Staff 14 West Main Street Mendham, NJ 07945 973•984•9600 Federal Tax ID # 22-2354475 Tri-County Scholarship Fund is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Tri-County Staff Prudence Pigott President Send Email Drawn to the organization’s mission since attending her first Tri-County event, and becoming a trustee in 2014, Prudence currently serves as President of Tri-County Scholarship Fund. Prudence has a background in philanthropic fundraising, for Morristown Medical Center and for education related causes, including for Oak Knoll and Delbarton Schools and for the Princeton University Parents’ Fund. Previously Prudence worked as an independent college guidance counselor, helping high school students to realize their goals. Prior to raising four children, Prudence worked in Fixed Income investments with Bankers Trust, and as a marketing executive with Ogilvy and Mather Advertising in New York, principally on the American Express account. Prudence graduated with a BA from Stanford University. She holds an MBA and a Certificate in College Guidance Counselling from UCLA. “Education is the answer to so many of the problems in our country," says Prudence. "Tri-County scholarships fulfill the promise of American opportunity, and reinforce for each child that they matter; that we believe in them. In this way Tri-County is a very real and powerful force of positive change for our community and for our state. For me, it is also the most personally rewarding cause I can think of." Michael Mund Office Manager & Scholarship Fund Administrator Send Email Mike’s responsibilities include the review of all scholarship applications and distribution of scholarship awards, working directly with Tri-County families and partner schools. Mike is also responsible for the Tri-County donor management database and software, using data collection and analysis to assist the President. Mike graduated from Rutgers University in 2004 with a BA in Statistics/Math and has been with Tri-County Scholarship Fund since then, assuming increasing responsibility over his 15+ year career. Mike and his wife, Carmen, have two young sons. “Tri-County is an important way to help New Jersey families with the greatest financial need. We get to know these families, and we know the schools. I believe in the difference a quality education can make and the opportunities that it can open.” Cristie Woodard Donor Stewardship and Events Manager Send Email Cristie Woodard has spent over 25 years in the event industry including 15 years as owner of Plan-it Productions, servicing clients in New York City, New Jersey, and Napa Valley. Cristie uses her extensive experience planning, coordinating, and running Tri-County fundraising and mission awareness events. She works closely with corporate event sponsors, donors and trustees to ensure a positive and uplifting experience. ​ Cristie is a graduate of Boston College with a degree in Theater Arts and Communications. Before her career in events, she spent many years as a stage actress in Boston and New York City. Over the years she has volunteered for the Huntington Arts Council in Long Island and for The New Jersey Youth Chorus in Berkeley Heights where her daughter sang for 8 years. Cristie resides in Long Valley New Jersey with her daughter Alexa. “Tri County speaks to me on a very personal level. For many years my parents helped raise funds for Mary Help of Christians Academy so I have seen first-hand the impact these scholarships and a good education can make. There is nothing better than seeing a young person’s world of opportunity grow…they will be our future." Gabriela Gomez Alumni & Student Engagement Coordinator Send Email Gaby has volunteered for various charitable organizations since a young age. While living in her native country of Mexico, she motivated, trained and led groups of students in different kinds of missionary activities where they could help the most unfortunate. As Tri-County’s Alumni and Student Coordinator, Gaby’s role is to maintain contact with Tri-County graduates and to connect our students and grads with opportunities to share the stories of their personal journeys, to mentor younger scholarship students and to pursue career opportunities. She loves working with students and graduates, helping them reach their full potential. Gaby earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Anahuac Mayab and an MBA in Strategic Leadership from San Pablo CEU in Madrid. She and her husband George reside in Bedminster and have three young children. “As the recipient of scholarships through most of my education in Mexico, I feel a special affinity to the mission of Tri-County. I want to contribute and give the same opportunity I had to more families and to establish a long lasting relationship between Tri-County and students” Kim Lopez Publicity & Digital Media Director Send Email Kim Lopez worked in the field of engineering for corporations over several years before she started to work extensively as a volunteer for non-profits while raising her family. Having a natural affinity for technology as well as communication, she uses her strong design, logic and writing skills to help Tri-County create a wide range of messaging and information for the web, social media, and print. “Education was always a hallmark of my upbringing,” says Kim. “I was lucky to live in an area where I could attend safe, caring schools that provided a clear path for my achievement. I fully understand that this is not an option for low-income families who do not have the same financial means. I want to help provide that option.” ​ Kim has a BS degree in electrical engineering from Rutgers University. She and her husband Jorge have four children. Jody Varvaro Administrative Support and Project Coordinator Send Email Jody Varvaro was a banker for 17 years before exiting to raise her family. During that time she volunteered extensively at her sons' schools and when the time was right, reentered the workforce as a production coordinator and inside sales representative for a local advertising publication. At Tri-County Scholarship Fund she is the Administrative Support and Project Coordinator. "Education is the key to changing society and helping the world. We have seen how education has impacted our own lives and empowered us to share our knowledge with others, and give back to our communities and society. Tri-County scholarships give students the opportunity to acquire a quality education so that they, too, can share their knowledge with others and make their local communities, society and the world a better place." Jody has a BA in Government from Smith College. She and her husband Charles have two adult sons. Christin Babic Development Specialist Send Email Christin Babic spent years in children’s media, project managing promotions and branding for Nickelodeon and Starz before pausing to focus on her three young children. Government appointed township committees, teaching CCD, running the local chapter of an international MOMS Club, as well as heavy involvement in Newcomers Club and her children’s schools has played a central role in her last 12 years. The common thread between these roles has been connecting community members to each other and enriching the environment around our youth. “A group can be doing wonderful things in this world, but if people don’t know about it their success will be limited. I see great potential here to help share Tri-County’s story with our local community and connect them to the cause. This scholarship fund directly impacts families who are not only in need of support but show fierce American spirit to work hard and progress generation over generation. Tri-County Scholarship Fund has a powerful model to help these strong families and it is an honor to spread the word of its successes." Dave Snyder Grants Coordinator Send Email Dave Snyder develops grant funding for Tri-County from private, family, and corporate foundations. He brings a wealth of grant development experience consulting dozens of NY/NJ education and health-focused non-profits. After earning a BA in Sociology, Dave worked with low-income families for 4 years in rural Venezuela, the Peruvian Amazon, and South Bronx. After acquiring a MA in Communications from NYU, he managed client accounts for communications groups for several years serving corporations and agencies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology arenas. “What attracts me about Tri-County,” says Dave, “is that we provide a long-term solution to poverty that has proven to work outstandingly well. Supporters become increasingly committed as they learn about Tri-County’s long-term impact.” Dave and his wife, Laurel, a public speaking consultant, enjoy working closely with Tri-County alumni helping them effectively communicate their message. The Snyders have 2 adult children.

About Tri-County The Visionaries Leadership Friends of Tri-County Donors Partner Schools Staff CORPORATE GRANT DONORS View Corporate Donors Thank you to our corporate grant donors. Your support of Tri-County is a sign of what’s best in America: a desire to level the playing field for every child; a deep understanding that we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers; the realization that a great education unlocks the door to freedom; and the gut-level knowledge that the quality of an education should not depend on one’s zip code. ​

DONATE Questions? Who is eligible for a scholarship? Tri-County Scholarship awards are based upon financial need. Any child, K-12, living in Morris, Passaic, or Sussex Counties may apply for a scholarship. What is the demographic profile of scholarship recipients? The current demographics of Tri-County scholarship recipients are represented by: 72% Latino, 12% African American, 11% Caucasion, and 5% other. This breakdown reflects the population composition of Paterson and Passaic, two of New Jersey’s urban centers with relatively large Hispanic communities. Why does Tri-County focus on K-12 scholarships instead of college scholarships? Without the opportunity to attend safe, quality, private K-12 schools, many inner-city and financially needy children will not acquire the academic qualifications or personal skills and character traits required to attend and excel in college. The goal of Tri-County and its partner schools is to produce the most academically prepared students possible so that they can take advantage of the scholarships available to qualified college applicants. Tri-County students annually achieve a high school graduation rate of 98-100% with virtually all graduates going on to attend college. How are funds distributed between grade school and high school scholarships? Scholarships for grades K-8 are usually $2250/year. Tri-County Scholarships for high school are typically $4,000/year. Each year there is also an additional category of high school scholarship award: Tri-County Freedom Scholarships that award $5,000/year to incoming Freshmen who demonstrate particular academic promise by earning a B average in middle school. The student must complete a special application, including teacher recommendations. The Freedom Scholarship is awarded for all four years of high school if the student maintains the “B” grade point average throughout high school. Who qualifies for scholarships? Do students have to maintain a specific GPA? Scholarships are awarded based upon demonstrated financial need. Parents apply for their children by submitting their family financial information on the confidential, online FACTS form. With the exception of the high school Freedom Scholars program (requiring a B average), Tri-County does not have an academic merit screen for its scholarships. However, students must re-apply each year, and pass all courses in order for their scholarship to be renewed for the following year. How are the scholarship recipients selected? Tri-County works with the confidential online system called FACTS, the nation’s leading Tuition Management and Financial Aid Assessment software company for private and faith-based schools. Families are required to complete an online application which analyzes income and expenses relative to family size. The Tri-County staff then reviews all applications and makes the final scholarship decisions. Tri-County is committed to continuing scholarship support for each recipient through the conclusion of that child’s K-12 education, assuming the family re-applies by the February 15 deadline each year, and that the financial need persists. Tri-County’s intent to provide educational continuity for the individual child is why existingscholarship recipients are given preference over new applicants during the process of awarding scholarships for each school year. Do the families of scholarship recipients contribute to school tuition? Yes. Families contribute a portion of the tuition. Family contribution is typically 20% – 30% of annual tuition. The amount varies depending on the family’s circumstances, other sources of financial assistance, and special arrangements made with the respective school. What kind of schools do scholarship recipients attend? Tri-County scholarship recipients attend values-based, private schools: Catholic, Christian, Hebrew, and schools with no religious affiliation. Several schools are independent, and some are under the auspices of the Diocese. Many of these schools have a long-standing mission to serve the inner-city poor. Regardless of religious affiliation, all financially needy children living in Morris, Passaic or Sussex counties may apply to any of the schools served by Tri-County. What do you mean by "values-based" education?" Tri-County defines a values-based education as one that is informed by the Judeo-Christian principles upon which America was founded. Key to a values-based education is the emphasis on the irreplaceable dignity of every human person. From this understanding flow the core human values of equality, freedom, honesty, integrity, respect, solidarity, charity, trust, hard work, and service to others. Examples of a values based program are the school honor code, compulsory community service, admissions standards that celebrate diversity, and a curriculum that includes personal character development. What is the "Freedom-Scholars" program?" The Freedom Scholars program is an enhanced scholarship opportunity for the most academically gifted 8th graders who also qualify financially. Freedom Scholars are chosen from scholarship applicants who have consistently maintained a B average or better throughout their middle school academic career. The application requires the regular FACTS family financial information PLUS an essay written by the student, the middle school transcript, and a teacher recommendation. A $5,000 scholarship is awarded to each Freedom Scholar. This award is matched by the student’s high school. Freedom Scholars are given mentors who meet with them monthly to assess their progress, making certain they have everything they need to succeed. The students are also given special help with SAT prep and with college essay prep. What do "Freedom-Scholars" go on to do after high school?" Tri-County graduated its first class of Freedom Scholars in June of 2015. 100% of these students enrolled in a 4-year college program. The Class of 2016 graduated 10 high school Freedom Scholars. The high school Class of 2020 has 21 Freedom Scholars It is a competitive program with many qualified applicants. The number of awards is limited only by available funding. Tri-County hopes to award more Freedom Scholarships each year as funding for this program increases. Does Tri-County support underserved students in suburban areas of Northern New Jersey? While most Tri-county scholarship recipients come from inner-city environments, Tri-County also provides scholarships to financially needy children in suburban and rural environments within Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties. How many scholarships does Tri-County award each school year? How many deserving students remain on the Waiting List? Tri-County’s budget allows us currently to award 800 scholarships each year. There are, however, an additional 1,500 equally deserving students on our Scholarship Waiting List for any given school year. Tri-County’s goal is to raise additional funds in order to help more of these needy children, so that they too may be able to experience the freedom and opportunity made possible by a safe, quality education. What is the annual scholarship application deadline? Families must submit all materials and financial information must to Tri-County by February 15 of each year. What is the process and usual timing for awarding scholarships? New students apply to their preferred private school by the school’s own application deadline. Students indicate the name of their intended or continuing school on their Tri-County application. All scholarship application materials and financial information must be submitted to Tri-County by February 15. After the February 15 application deadline, Tri-County assesses the financial need of each applicant. Families are typically informed of regular and Freedom scholarship awards by early May. In some years this notification process continues into the summer, as is the happy case when additional scholarship funds become available. Financially deserving children who do not receive scholarship awards in the regular process are placed on a Scholarship Waiting List. Depending upon Tri-County funding, a small number of 5 to 15 additional, “wait listed” children may receive scholarship awards over the summer time. TRI-COUNTY Scholarship Fund 1/1 Hundreds of students are still on our waiting list, hoping that Tri-County Scholarship Fund will secure donations to offer them the game-changing scholarship that they need to attend safe, quality, and values-centered private schools. TCSF is a registered 501(c)(3) charity and is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Tax ID No. 22-2354475. ​ You will receive an email donation receipt as your official record for tax purposes and regular updates on how your gift helps gives our scholarship recipients Freedom through Education.. If you have any questions, please email us at office@tcsfund.org . Our online donations are secure. We know that some of our generous donors still prefer to mail or phone in their donations. Please mail check to: Tri-County Scholarship Fund 14 West Main Street Mendham, NJ 07945 ​ or call (973)984-9600 Emergency Fund CAN YOU HELP? Frequent Questions More Ways to Give FUND A STUDENT scholarship program FUND A STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP at one of three scholarship levels with your online one-time donation or with monthly recurring payments. Fund A Student Now! Tri-County's Fund A Student scholarship program matches donors with low-income students who receive our scholarship assistance. ​ Fund a Student Scholarship Levels: (one year) $5000 supports a high school Freedom Scholar $4000 supports a high school student $2000 supports a K-8th grade student ​ For multi-year scholarships, consider creating a tribute or named scholarship with the assistance of Tri-County. Learn More CREATE A TRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIP Contact us to discuss creating a tribute sholarship that will lift students from our waiting list. Contact Us More Ways to Give Let your birthday, anniversary, wedding, holiday, milestone, or service project benefit needy students: Start a Fundraiser Join Tri-County's Legacy Society with your planned gift to secure the future for needy students. Planned Giving Support Tri-County's fundraising events to raise the necessary funds to provide scholarships and to raise awareness of our cause. Support Events

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Margaret A. Darrin $1 Million Gift from the Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust Margaret A. Darrin 1924-2017 Message from the Charitable Trust: "The Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust was created through the vision and generosity of the late Margaret A. Darrin. Among the Trust's priorities, it seeks to empower and positively transform the lives of individuals facing extraordinary adverse circumstances. ​ Mrs. Darrin was a firm believer in the power of education as a gateway to success. To honor this core belief, the Margaret A. Darrin Trust is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the Tri-County Scholarship Fund to provide so many deserving children with the opportunity to attend a safe, high quality, values based school. ​ Tri-County Scholarship Fund's proven model, and exemplary record of success were key factors in the Trust's decision to make a major grant. The gift, which is the most significant in the history of the Trust, stands as a testament to the Trust's strong belief in Tri-County's mission." Leave A Legacy IMPACT OF $1 MILLION DONATION Tri-County is very grateful for the generous grant from the Margaret A. Darrin Charitable Trust. $150,000 was awarded in direct scholarships—instantly lifting 53 children off of our 2018-2019 scholarship waiting list. $850,000 was invested to fund the subsequent year's schooling for these 53 students through graduation, and for many more students in the future.