- Freshman Fund
Infobox Dotcom company
company_name = Freshman Fund, Inc.
company_
company_slogan = The college savings registry.
foundation = April 2007
location_city =New York, NY
location_country =United States
key_people = CEO and FounderJason Olim , CTOMatthew Olim
revenue = Unknown, Startup August 2008
url = [http://www.freshmanfund.com www.freshmanfund.com]
website_type =Gift Registry
language = English
launch_date = August 1, 2008Freshman Fund is an American
corporation launched in April 2007. Freshman Fund is a registry that simplifies the giving and receiving of gifts for 529 college savings plans, a tax-advantaged college savings vehicle.cite web|url=http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/9/startup-freshman-fund-rolls-out-online-gift-registry-for-college-savings|title=Startup Freshman Fund Rolls Out Online Gift Registry for College Savings|date=September 4 ,2008 |publisher=alleyinsider.com |accessdate=2008-09-30] Parents create an account, register their child(ren)'s 529 college plans, and send a link to family and friends. Any contributions they receive go directly into their college fund(s). The Freshman Fund platform is free to use and open to all 529 college savings plans. The company's revenues are derived from advertising.cite web|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08240/907123-51.stm|title=Online registry funnels gifts into college funds|date=August 27 ,2008 |publisher=Pittsburgh Post Gazette |accessdate=2008-09-30]Freshman Fund is headquartered in New York, NY.
History
Founder Jeff Frese came up with the idea behind the business at his niece's 4th birthday party.cite web|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/small-business/2008/09/freshman_fund_invests_in_the_f.html|title=Freshman Fund Invests in the Future|date=
September 22 ,2008 |publisher=Washington Post |accessdate=2008-09-30]Competition
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External links
* [http://www.freshmanfund.com Freshman Fund official website]
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