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About Berkeley College Foundation

The mission of the Berkeley College Foundation (BCF) is to provide support and resources to students pursuing quality experiences in higher education. Scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students to help defray the cost of tuition and to enhance participation in educational enrichment activities. In addition, the BCF launched an on-campus food pantry at our Newark, New York City, and Woodland Park campuses, establishing a much-needed resource to address the growing economic and food insecurity challenge in higher education.

Based in New Jersey, the charitable organization received 501(c) 3 status in 2015.

Board of Directors

John Phillips

Chair

Andrew Fenster

Board of Directors Member

Andrenaia Giordano

Board of Directors Member

Kevin Luing

Board of Directors Member

Timothy Luing

Board of Directors Member

Melvin Montalvo

Board of Directors Member

Nancy Robles

Board of Directors Member

Rui Oliveira

Board of Directors Member

Michael Lamendola

Board of Directors Member

Jonathan Santiago

Board of Directors Member

Edison Jaquez

President of the Berkeley College Alumni Association, Ex-officio

Diane Recinos, EdD

President of Berkeley College, Ex-officio

Donna M. Boles

BCF Chair Emeritus, 2021-2022

History

2024

Since its inception, the Berkeley College Foundation has awarded $224,000 in scholarship money to 63 Berkeley College students.

Diverse students holding certificates against a plain background

2023

The BCF created a new Winter Semester Scholarship, awarded to up to five students annually. Nearly 600 individual students were served by our institution’s three campus food pantries.

2022

The BCF opened its third college food pantry at the Woodland Park campus on September 14, 2022.

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2021

The BCF opened its second college food pantry at the New York City campus on February 25, 2021.

Two women wearing protective gear supporting each other in a pantry setting

2019

The BCF opened its first college food pantry at the Newark campus on January 8, 2019.

A multicultural gathering of individuals standing in a room, interacting with each other

2018

The first Berkeley College Foundation Scholarship Recipient cohort of eight students received the award effective with the fall 2018 semester. The fall semester scholarship is awarded annually, for up to 10 students.

A diverse group of professionals smiling for a group photo at a business conference

2017

The BCF names John Phillips as its first Board Chair and Dario Cortez, PhD, as its first Executive Director.

The inaugural Berkeley College Annual Golf Outing, the Foundation’s largest fundraiser, took place on September 19, 2017.

Images of John Phillips and Dario Cortez

2015

Berkeley College Foundation (BCF) was formed as a nonprofit organization. The official launch ceremony took place on June 29, 2017 at the Woodland Park campus.

Officers

Ellen Zitis

Executive Director

Michael Iris

Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations & Career Services

Stephen Rutkowski

Treasurer

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