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Introduction to Heritage. Heritage Education Funds International. Module Outline. Objectives Heritage organization ESP basics Points to remember. Objectives. Prepare new representatives Outline Heritage’s organizational structure Identify key partners & their roles
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Introduction to Heritage Heritage Education Funds International
Module Outline • Objectives • Heritage organization • ESP basics • Points to remember
Objectives • Prepare new representatives • Outline Heritage’s organizational structure • Identify key partners & their roles • Review the basics of ESPs
About the Organization • Comprised of two entities: • Heritage International Scholarship Trust Foundation • Heritage Education Funds International, LLC • Started in 1983
Scholarship Committee • Established by the Foundation Board of Directors • Responsibilities include decisions on: • Qualifying post-secondary institutions • Scholarship awards eligibility • Advancement and deferment of payments • Per unit payout value each year
Partners - Depository • Bank of N. T. Butterfield and Son, Ltd. • Receive contributions • Deduct membership fees • Remit balance to Trustee • Receive savings on maturity for subscriber
Partners - Trustee • Butterfield Trust (Bermuda), Ltd. • Hold investments in trust as per Foundation • Oversee administration of scholarship fund & self-determined accounts • Safeguard plans & investments
Partners - Other • Portfolio Advisor – Scotia Asset Management LP • Auditors – KPMG LLP • Legal Counsel – Lang Michener LLP
ESP Overview • Co-operative education savings plan • Anyone can contribute • Effective way to save • Not subject to non-resident taxes
Review Questions • Refer to the course book for review questions
Points to Remember • Heritage organization • Heritage International Scholarship Trust Foundation • Heritage Education Funds International, LLC • Scholarship Committee • Partners • Depository – Bank of NT Butterfield and Son, Ltd. • Trustee – Butterfield Trust (Bermuda) Ltd.
Points to Remember • ESP overview • Investment plans to save for post-secondary/tertiary education • Anyone can be a Subscriber • No contribution limit