GO BIG!
The Power of Partnerships.
The County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support college programs, scholarships, capital improvements and other projects not funded through tuition and other support.
Originally established in 1969 to provide scholarship support, the CCM Foundation’s mission has expanded over the years to harness the power of partnerships allowing the college to design programs that truly serve the needs of the community.
We invite YOU to be our PARTNER!
Donate for the Future
County College of Morris is the community’s college. By supporting the CCM Foundation you are partnering with us to provide a path to an affordable education and a means to a preferred future. Your partnership creates a community that is educated and workforce ready. The impact is BIG!
All gifts receive a written acknowledgement from the Foundation and are tax deductible to full extent allowed by law.
To learn more about these ways to partner, please contact the CCM Foundation at 973-328-5060 or foundation@ccm.edu.
Cash or Check
A gift of cash is often the easiest way for many people to contribute to the CCM Foundation. You can make a cash gift using currency, a check, money order, bank draft or credit card. Click here to give online.
Planned Gifts
Through a planned gift, you can have a meaningful, long-term impact on CCM’s future and benefit our students for decades to come. You can also make a gift to CCM that pays you income for life, with a rate of return that’s guaranteed, regardless of market fluctuations. Some ways to make a planned gift include:
- Wills and Living Trusts
- Beneficiary Designations
- Charitable Gift Annuities
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- IRA Charitable Rollover
- Memorial and Tribute Gifts
- Real Estate
- Endowed Funds
- Charitable Lead Gifts
Commemorative Gifts
Memorialize or honor a friend or loved one by making a gift to the CCM Foundation. Naming opportunities are available throughout campus.
Volunteering
Your time is a gift too! Partnering with the CCM Foundation to plan, organize, and staff our fundraising events, provide direction on the Board, offer expertise on a committee or fill an ad hoc volunteer role helps the college serve the community.
Foundation Events
CCM Foundation Gala
CCM Foundation Gala was held on May 1, 2025
Was Held On
Saturday, November 16, 2024. County College of Morris, HPE Building
President’s Golf Classic
President’s Golf Classic was held on Monday, September 23, 2024. Brook Lake Country Club
Scholarships
Each year, the County College of Morris Foundation provides almost $300,000 in scholarships to almost 300 students.
Scholarship Application Deadlines
Fall Term: April 1 – May 31
Spring Term: October 1 – October 22.
Award Notification to Applicants
Fall Term: On or about July 31st
Spring Term: On or about November 15th
NOTE: All Applications will be reviewed for consideration for the Spring term, for scholarships that may become available mid-year, based on the availability of funds and in accordance with awarding procedures, terms and conditions.
Click here for a complete list of available scholarships at the County College of Morris.
Scholarships contingent on either full-time or part-time enrollment at CCM – If awarded based on full-time then enrolled or reduced to part-time, but not less than six (6) credits; your scholarship will be reduced to half the awarded amount unless otherwise indicated, in accordance with the donors requirements.
Scholarship awarded may be used to assist with expenses not covered by other Federal and State grant or scholarships.
Scholarships contingent on full-time ONLY enrollment – If awarded based on full-time and enroll for less; your scholarship will be cancelled, unless otherwise indicated.
Scholarships may be limited based on the number of applicants.
Scholarships contingent on term enrollment – If awarded and do not enroll; your scholarship will be cancelled, unless otherwise indicated.
Staff
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Kelly L. Meola
Director of Special Events
Colleen McArdle
Associate Director of Development
Casey Dolan
Executive Administrative Assistant
Pamela Williams
Board of Directors
Chair
William K. McElroy ’83
Aspen Insurance
Vice Chair
John P. Beyel, Esq.
McElory, Deutsch, Mulvaney and Carpenter, LLP
Treasurer
Edward F. Nelson ‘72
McGivney and Kluger, PC
Secretary
Eileen Paragano ’91
Faculty Representative
Professor Joseph Bilotti ‘88
County College of Morris
Joseph D’Auria
Atlantic Health
Stephen Eulie ‘81
Carol Fitzpatrick ‘86
Everton Scott
Public Service Electric and Gas
Eric Seguin
Solix, Inc.
MJ Sully, Esq.
Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Patrick Swaszek ‘05
UPS
Wilson Vasquez
Sabor Latino
Greg Volz ‘94
Emerson
Gil Zweig
Glenbrook Technologies
Learn More
To learn more about CCM’s scholarship program, email MArteaga@ccm.edu.
To learn how you can support a scholarship at CCM, please email foundation@ccm.edu.
Contact Information
CCM Foundation
Email: foundation@ccm.edu
Office: Henderson Hall, 211
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 973-328-5060