Eastwick Foundation
Eastwick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Ramsey, New Jersey.[1][2] Founded in 2007 as the philanthropic arm of Eastwick Colleges, the Foundation awards need‑based scholarships to students at Eastwick's four campuses and the affiliated HoHoKus School of Trade & Technical Sciences while also underwriting local hunger‑relief and literacy initiatives.[3][4]
History
[edit]Eastwick Foundation was founded in 2007 by Thomas M. Eastwick.[5][6][7]
Programs
[edit]Eastwick Elite Scholarships
[edit]Eastwick Foundation provides scholarships to students at Eastwick College and the HoHoKus School of Trade & Technical Sciences.[5][8]
Eastwick College and the HoHoKus School of Trade provide scholarships twice each year, one in the spring and one in the fall. During each period, they award approximately 12-20 scholarships, with amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,500.[8] They also provide other scholarships throughout the year, including an Emergency Scholarship Fund.[8]
Eastwick College students also receive a book scholarship and a laptop, collectively valued between $2,500 and $3,000. Students at the HoHoKus School of Trade receive a tool scholarship valued between $400 and $600. High school students who enroll in the HoHoKus Trade School Blended Learning Program receive a scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.[8]
Feed The Hungry
[edit]Feed The Hungry is the main community support initiative of the Eastwick Foundation.[9][8] In this program, students and staff host fundraising events to support local food banks and each contribution is matched by the president of Eastwick College.[8][3]
In 2023, the program allocated $55,000 to 11 local food banks; the same target has been set for 2024.[8]
Since its inception in 2013, it has distributed $405,000, with half contributed by the President of Eastwick and half by donors.[8][3]
Leadership
[edit]- Jeanne Patrican (executive director)[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Mazelis, Brian (January 14, 2025). "Race, The Environment, and the History of Eastwick".
- ^ "Eastwick honored for service to education, community". NJ.com. June 18, 2017.
- ^ a b c STAFF, NJBIZ (November 20, 2023). "Eastwick Foundation".
- ^ "Eastwick College honored for philanthropic efforts". NJ.com. April 15, 2018.
- ^ a b "Eastwick Foundation history".
- ^ "Bergen New Bridge Receives $25K for Community Programs". TAPinto.
- ^ "Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce Honors Distinguished Citizens". TAPinto.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Eastwick Foundation profile".
- ^ Vittek, Shelby (August 1, 2018). "Giving Back: Easterseals New Jersey Raises Over $100,000 at Annual Fundraiser". New Jersey Monthly.
- ^ "Eastwick College boosts charity efforts with new executive director". North Jersey Media Group.