Mission: SFIC provides children in need with the opportunity to receive a high quality, values-based education in a nurturing and safe environment. The Fund provides partial-tuition assistance to economically disadvantaged children attending private and parochial schools within Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties. Scholarship awards are based upon need without regard to race, religion or ethnicity.

Results: Originally founded in 1983 as the Fund for Educational Advancement, the fund has impacted the lives of thousands of low income children enabling them to attend private and parochial schools. Most recipients are African-American or Hispanic children attending inner-city schools. These scholarships are intended to provide them with the tools for independence and success. Under the direction of the SFIC Board of Trustees and the Executive Director the fund has been able to provide over 58,200 students with over $49,000,000 in partial tuition scholarships. SFIC General Fund Scholarships are $1,200.For the 2021-2022 academic year SFIC is supportingd over 1,600 students with more that $2 million in tuition assistance.

Target demographics: low income families and students

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 2,200 applicants with partial tuition scholarships totaling over $2 Million.

Geographic areas served: the inner city ares of Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties

Programs: 1.The SFIC General Scholarship Program2.Donor Designated Scholarship Program