named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Bennett Alumni Redesign Plan
Comprehensive 156-page proposal developed by alumni to transform and save Bennett High School from closure, adopted as the blueprint for the new Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology
Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to worthy students at Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology to support their education
Time and Expertise Volunteer Program
Alumni contribute professional skills and mentorship to support student academic goals and school initiatives
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for the preservation and restructuring of Bennett High SchoolConducted formal advocacy efforts to prevent the closure of Bennett High School, including organizing the Bennett Alumni Redesign Team and developing a 156-page proposal to restructure and sustain the school as a public institution.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to studentsEstablishes and awards scholarship funds, including the Bennett High School Access Scholarship for undergraduate study at the University at Buffalo and other scholarships for deserving students at Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology, to fill educational funding gaps.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Provide financial and operational support to Bennett High SchoolProvides monetary contributions and resources for equipment, supplies, and instructional materials not covered by public funding, using alumni contributions and member dues to support students, parents, staff, and administrators at Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Support school library developmentExpands the book collection at the Charles Elbert Rhodes Library and promotes student engagement with library resources at Bennett High School.
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Scam Prevention Education 1 activity
- Warn against fraudulent alumni affiliationsAlerts alumni to fraudulent websites, such as AlumniClass.com, that misrepresent affiliation with the Bennett Alumni Association, protecting community members from deception.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host alumni recognition and memorial programsOrganizes and hosts the annual Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, enshrines inducted athletes in the Sports Hall of Fame Chronicle, and operates the Alumni Walkway Project and a memorial plaque for 78 students who died in World War II to honor individuals and historical contributions associated with Bennett High School.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$16K18%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$85K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$24K
balance sheet
Total assets$241K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$241K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CAROL CASERTA — BOARD MEMBER
- CECELIA HENDERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER HOUGH — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN FRACOS — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN BULLUCK — BOARD MEMBER
- MARSHA JADD — BOARD MEMBER
- MONICA LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT SUGARMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSLYN RIGHETTI — BOARD MEMBER
- TARA MAJ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bennett High School Partner — Collaborates with Bennett High School to support student programs, staff initiatives, and community enrichment through alumni engagement.
- Buffalo Board of Education Government — Engaged in formal discussions and submitted a redesign proposal to prevent the closure of Bennett High School.
- Central Park United Methodist Church Partner — Provided community tutors to support students preparing for the Math A exam at Bennett High School.
- Class of 1962 Partner — Alumni group that has made book donations to the library.
- Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Association's financial and volunteer support.
- Surdej Web Solutions Partner — Website design and management services provider for the Bennett Alumni Association.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Collaborates to support Bennett High School students attending UB through scholarship funding.
- Warren Lloyd Government — UB Development Coordinator serving as contact for the scholarship program.
strategies · 5
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.
- Alumni Mentorship and Community Problem-Solvingmethodology: affirmative-problem-solvingBy fostering affirmative problem-solving and direct alumni mentorship, the organization builds positive relationships across the school community, because relational support and shared expertise improve student engagement and institutional cohesion.
- Alumni-Supported Educational Enrichmentmethodology: alumni-supported education fundingBy leveraging alumni donations and engagement, the organization funds scholarships, academic resources, and student programs to sustain student success and institutional legacy, because ongoing alumni investment strengthens current and future educational outcomes.
- Education as a Driver of Social Justice and Equitymethodology: education-for-social-justiceBy providing educational support and adapting to societal changes, the organization advances educational equity and social justice, because it believes education transforms lives and is foundational to a just society.
- Proactive Institutional Stewardshipmethodology: proactive-preventative-engagementBy applying proactive and preventative engagement strategies, the organization upholds its core values and belief system, because early intervention and cultural continuity strengthen institutional resilience and student support systems.
- Student-Centered Educational Modelmethodology: holistic-educationBy adopting the Quality School model and supporting extracurricular and library development based on student needs, the organization fosters belonging and holistic development, because student-driven programming increases engagement and addresses root causes of disconnection.