Our Organization

The Rotary Club Of Merrimack Scholarship Fund, Inc. (RCMSFI) is a 501(c)(3) independent charitable tax exempt organization. Donations to RCMSFI are tax deductible in accordance with that section of the tax code. Our Tax Identification Number (TIN) Is 04-3351098   

The Scholarship Fund’s endowment provides long term stability and financial flexibility. It is one of two sources of annual funding. The other source is direct donations. Two special fund raisers, both car raffles, gave a major boost to the scholarship fund. Over the past few decades we have added to the fund through the generosity of our community and through prudent and timely investments. This has enabled us to increase our scholarship awards.  

Through 2020, we have awarded students over $42,000 from these investment earnings.  We also manage the selection process for additional scholarships from the Rotary Club and other organizations. 

The Rotary Club Of Merrimack Scholarship Fund, Inc. is 100% volunteer-run. We have no paid staff. The board of directors includes both Rotarians and local citizens.

Bill Wilkes: Chair, Rotarian and local businessman

Marge Chiafery: Secretary, Retired school administrator

Jen Yeomans: Treasurer, Retired CPA 

Peter Flood:  1971 Rotary Founder, Rotarian and retired local businessman

Bob Freed: Local businessman

Dr. Audrey Herod, DMD: Merrimack-based Dentist

Hon. Chris Christensen: Rotarian, Trustee of Trust Funds