Suburban Chambers Foundation

Our Foundation is a fully qualified 501c(3) tax exempt foundation under IRS rules. Formed in 1981 to help our communities in their business charitable activities, the Foundation has a number of standing projects and activities.

• Vest A Cop -- Every police officer in Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights receives a $450 allowance towards their first bullet-proof vest. Replacement vests are part of the municipal uniform allowance. To date over 200 vests have been donated.
• Jo Ciullo Scholarship (Berkeley Heights) -- in honor of the late Jo Ciullo, The Suburban Chamber of Commerce awards a $1,500 scholarship to a local high school senior each year.
• Perry Root Scholarship (Summit) -- in honor of the late Summit retailer Perry Root, a $1,500 award is made to a graduating senior of Summit High School.
• A new scholarship is the William B. Stampes Memorial Scholarship in recognition of Bill's dedication to the downtown and all of its merchants.
• A scholarship is also awarded in the amount of $1500 to a graduating New Providence High School Senior.

  The Foundation is proud to partner with a number of great local charities, such as the Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights, the United Way and others in support of various causes and initiatives. Our most recent partnership is with the Summit Hilltoper Walk of Pride! Full details can be found on a special webpage ... by clicking here

  Fund Raisers for the Foundation include:
  

  • Oldies Concert Fund Raiser -- a periodic concert event to raise funds for the Vest-A-Cop Project. Our last Oldies concert in March of 2009 featured Larry Chance and the Earls. Over 200 area residents clapped and danced to the unforgettable tunes of yesteryesr.
  • Members of the Chamber -- may contribute fully tax-exempt donations to the Foundation. Area residents are also welcome to make contributions.

  Suburban Chambers Foundation
  71 Summit Avenue
  Summit, NJ 07901
  IRS Tax ID # 22-2411148