Making a Difference in

Education

Providing Scholarships and Program Funding for College Students Since 1967

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Foundation Events

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Mission & Vision

Our sole mission is to provide access to quality education and foster lifelong relationships. We want to help students achieve their career goals through scholarships and program support.

Our vision is to maintain open access to education for our Cumberland County residents and work together to provide scholarship opportunities for our diverse communities.

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FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS | Pictured L-R: Dr. Maria LeBlanc; Mark D’Onofrio; Donna Carolla; Sharon Daiuto Baxter; Lilly Kejzman; Bob DeSanto; Dr. Jill Mortensen; Dr. Christine Ward Garrison; Sherry Soutiere; David Hemple; Dr. Shelly Schneider; Dr. Mary Gruccio; Antonio Mancini; Anthony Carter. Not Pictured: Dr. Keith Figgs; Dr. Jacqueline Galbiati

Non-Profit Organization for Community Growth

Cumberland County Education Foundation is a non-profit foundation that has been around for more than half a century. We partner with dynamic individuals, businesses, and organizations to help our community reach great heights through scholarships and educational program funding.

Modern Facilities for Learning

Our New Jersey education foundation has funded many modern and technologically advanced state-of-the-art facilities to ensure students learn in the most enriching environment. These facilities reflect real-world settings, including the challenges and opportunities our students will experience in the work force.

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Unitersity Partners at Cumberland

Scholarship Programs for Students

The Foundation is proud to be able to offer the School Counts! Scholarship Program to Cumberland residents, as well as numerous other scholarship opportunities.

Action Plan

At Cumberland County Education Foundation, we plan to achieve our mission by providing:

  • Access to high-quality education,

  • Sustainable employment through fostering relationships, and

  • Implementing programs and initiatives through fundraising, partnerships, and creating scholarships

Join Our Community

Cumberland County Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises funds to help students achieve their dreams.

Whether they are first-generation college students or mothers returning to work after a maternity break, we want to impact lives and make a difference. 

Access to Quality Higher Education

Make your first gift today by investing in a student’s bright future. On behalf of our students and Foundation, thank you for your generosity.

For more information about our noble cause, please call (856)807-5250. Gifts can be made payable directly to the Cumberland County Education Foundation.

Foundation News

2025 News

The Foundation Raises $20,000 at The Voice of Vineland "singing" Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline"

Muzzarelli Farms Donates to CCEF for Adopt-A-Family Program

CCEF Hosts One Book Program: The Essay by Mr. Robin Yokum

Fall 2025 Making a Difference Foundation Newsletter

The Cumberland County Education Foundation Gifts $10,000 to Student Loaner Laptop Program

The Foundation Gifts $4,000 in Bus Pass Support for 2025-2026 Academic Year 

Cumberland Foundation Fall 2025 Brochure

Summer 2025 Cumberland Foundation Newsletter

CCCEF Designer Handbag Bingo will be Held on September 26, Millville Elks Lodge 

Cumberland County Education Foundation Gifts $14,000 to ACT Program Students 

Thank You to Our 25th Anniversary School Counts! Golf Classic Sponsors

CCCEF Hosts Annual Scholarship Ceremony on May 20 with Over 300 Students, Families, and Donors

School Counts! Scholarship Program Recognition Night - April 15, 2025

School Counts! 25th Anniversary Celebration - April 5, 2025

Making A Difference Foundation Newsletter - Spring 2025

School Counts! Scholarship Program Reception Held on March 11th, 2025

Newfield Bank 2025 Presenting Sponsor for School Counts! Golf Classic

Letter to the Cumberland County Community

Gift of Success Program Scholarships for Cumberland County Residents

You're Invited! School Counts! 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

CCCEF Hosts 10th Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser

Congrats to Boyd Nursing & Cilento Family Scholarship Recipients!

Making A Difference For Cumberland County Students Since 1967

Designer Bag Bingo - Tickets On Sale Now!