named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Charlie Wolff Memorial Award
Provides up to $1,000 to a Ken-Ton area student graduating or obtaining a GED by June 2026 who has overcome significant personal obstacles and plans to continue their education.
Criminal Justice Grant
Grants up to $1,000 to a Ken-Ton high school senior planning to study criminal justice, including law enforcement, forensics, or law, but lacking financial means.
Elsie Jepson Memorial Award
Provides up to $1,000 to students classified by the Committee on Special Education continuing their education or individuals pursuing training in special education.
Rob Filippone Skilled Trade Award
Offers up to $1,000 to a Ken-Ton high school senior pursuing education or training in a skilled trade field.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding educational grants for Ken-Ton studentsAwards multiple educational grants of up to $1,000 to Ken-Ton area high school students, including those overcoming personal obstacles, pursuing skilled trades, entering criminal justice fields, or with special needs pursuing education-related training, including the Elsie Jepson Memorial Grant.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth development and service programsProvides youth development and service programs focused on social, educational, and physical growth for youth in the Ken-Ton (Kenmore-Tonawanda) community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Building a permanent endowment for youthWorks to develop and grow a permanent endowment fund dedicated to supporting youth programs and initiatives in the Ken-Ton community over the long term.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$4802%
Program service revenue$13K63%
Investment income$5K23%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$227K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$227K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -12.6%
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Ken-Ton Schools Government — Collaborates with Ken-Ton Schools through the Elsie Jepson Memorial Award, honoring a long-serving administrator and supporting students within the district.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Career-Pathway Investment Model 338 orgsmethodology: career-investment modelBy targeting financial support toward students entering skilled trades and high-need public service professions, we strengthen local workforce capacity and promote economic mobility, because early investment in career-specific education yields higher returns in community stability and professional service.shared approach: Holistic Youth Development →
- Holistic Youth Development 338 orgsmethodology: holistic-youth-developmentBy integrating social, educational, and physical development programs grounded in family values, we foster sustained youth engagement and community contribution, because addressing multiple dimensions of youth life strengthens resilience and long-term success.
- Inclusive Education Advancement 338 orgsmethodology: inclusive education supportBy funding students with special needs and those training to support them, we promote systemic inclusion in education, because empowering both learners and future professionals multiplies long-term equity outcomes in underserved systems.shared approach: Holistic Youth Development →
- Resilience-Based Selection and Support 338 orgsmethodology: resilience-based supportBy prioritizing students who have overcome significant personal challenges, we increase the likelihood of educational persistence and success, because demonstrated resilience is a predictor of future achievement and community leadership.shared approach: Holistic Youth Development →