About TCNJ Foundation
The College of New Jersey Foundation, Inc. was established in 1971 to encourage private gifts and support for the College. As a non profit, tax-exempt corporation, the Foundation is empowered to solicit, receive and administer gifts, bequests and trusts for the benefit of the College, its departments and programs. All private gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations for the benefit of The College of New Jersey are received through the TCNJ Foundation.
Alumni, friends, parents, professionals, and members of the business community support the TCNJ Foundation through memberships and contributions. Annual contributions are used to fund scholarships, support program operations and assure excellence.
There are several ways to make a gift to the foundation:
- When you receive a letter and pledge form, mail your gift to the TCNJ Foundation;
- When a student calls during the phonathon, make a pledge; or
- Donate Now online.
There are several different types of gifts you can give to the foundation:
Why I Give Back
Everyone has his or her own personal reasons for giving. We asked these individuals, each of whom has donated to TCNJ, to share their reasons for doing so. Read Full Article from TCNJ Magazine
Grace Clee Starrett ’53
Retired educator, class agent, emeritus member of the Alumni Association Executive Board
“I have always felt very dedicated to TCNJ. The professors were great, and the preparation I received for my life’s work was excellent.”
Bob Schmidt ’55
Military veteran, retired educator, former Alumni Association president, and class agent
“I just love, love, love the College. I had a wonderful four years there.”
Keith C. Figgs ’74, MEd ’79
2010 Alumni Citation Award winner, class agent, retired educator
“I have no doubt that my success over the past 34 years is, in great part, due to the wonderful and enriching education I received as an elementary education major. I give annually to say ‘thank you’ and to reaffirm my pride in, and loyalty to, TCNJ.”
Gina Bilotti ’88
Vice President, R&D Strategy & Portfolio Management, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Research & Development
“No matter how far I get from the College, I’ll never forget it, because it’s at the foundation of who I am today.”
RaShawn Adams ’97
Principal of Jefferson Elementary School, Plainfield, NJ
“I think anytime you contribute to an institution…that benefits the hopes and aspirations of others’ dreams it is a great investment. You’re making an investment in the individual, their family, the community, and even the country.”
Al Ribeiro ’02
Director of Political Affairs for Pfizer, class agent
“If you think of your four years in college as an investment in yourself, the only way your investment is going to appreciate is by being actively involved and continuing to give back to your alma mater.”
William “Bill” DeMeritt
Professor Emeritus of English, founder and former coordinator of TCNJ’s Honors Program
“I felt very privileged to be involved with the College, and… the gift was an appropriate way to give back because of what the school had given me.”