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KENMORE WEST ALUMNI FOUNDATION INC

TONAWANDA, NY · EIN 161494693 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B84 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · kenwestalumni.org
revenue
$71K
expenses
$78K
net assets
$391K
employees
0
volunteers
12
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

RECEIVE DONATIONS FROM ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF KENMORE WEST HIGH SCHOOL AND AWARD GRANTS TO DESERVING GRADUATES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Kenmore West Alumni Foundation Inc. supports graduates of Kenmore West High School in Tonawanda, New York, by awarding grants to deserving students. The organization sustains its mission through donations from alumni and friends of the school. It also honors distinguished alumni through a Corridor of Honor program that highlights community leaders, educators, and public servants.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Corridor of Honor
Recognizes distinguished alumni of Kenmore West High School for their achievements in education, public service, military service, and community leadership.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial grants to deserving graduates of Kenmore West High School to support their continued education.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to Kenmore West High School graduates
      Provides financial support to graduating seniors from Kenmore West High School through multiple scholarship programs, including awards for two-year and four-year colleges, skilled trades, nursing, technology, and business fields. The foundation has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships since inception and distributes funds annually, with selection and awarding conducted through a formal review process culminating at the Senior Awards Night.
  • Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
    • Manage engraved brick fundraiser for school support
      Offers engraved bricks for purchase to support Kenmore West High School, with two sizes available (4x8 inch at $150 and 8x8 inch at $250). Purchased bricks are installed twice annually in May and November.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Organize alumni engagement events
      Hosts recurring events to strengthen connections among alumni, including the annual All Alumni Summer Night Out and support for class reunions. The foundation promotes reunion information through its communication channels and organizes fundraising events, such as those held in 2018, 2019, and 2025, which support the broader alumni community.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute the Spirit Newsletter
      Produces and distributes the Spirit Newsletter to alumni, featuring scholarship recipient highlights, alumni donor recognition, alumni-submitted stories, updates on alumni activities, and information about upcoming reunions and events. The newsletter is shared with registered recipients via digital and/or print distribution.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$45K63%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K37%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$71K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$493K
Cash$493K
Investments$0
Liabilities$102K
Net assets$391K
Liquid reserves75.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -36.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • ANDY PAGE — MEMBER
  • BEN STILSON — MEMBER
  • BILL JACK — MEMBER
  • CAROL STEURNAGEL — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
  • DANIEL PRATT — MEMBER
  • DIANNE WEINART — MEMBER
  • ELAINE CRAWFORD — MEMBER
  • EMILY DOWDALL — MEMBER
  • KATHY SZEWCZYK — MEMBER
  • LISA POCH — MEMBER
  • MARY RAO — MEMBER
  • MERCEDES A CALWAY — TREASURER
  • MICHELE WARD — MEMBER
  • PAUL CRAMER — MEMBER
  • SAM FALCONE — MEMBER
  • SANDRA HOEHN — MEMBER
  • STEPHEN ASH — MEMBER
  • TIMOTHY LYNCH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • WILLIAM PAGE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Designed the organization's website.
  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Designed the website for Kenmore West Alumni Association
  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Designed the website for the Kenmore West Alumni Association.
  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Provides website design services for the Kenmore West Alumni Foundation.
  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Web design and development partner for the Kenmore West Alumni Association website.
  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Web design partner for the Kenmore West Alumni Association website.
  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Website design and development partner for the Kenmore West Alumni Association.
  • Blue Dock Media Partner — Website design partner for the Kenmore West Alumni Foundation Inc.
  • Bottle Junction Partner — Partner location where bottle and can donations are made to raise funds for the Alumni Foundation Scholarships.
  • Kenmore West Alumni Association Partner — Parent organization of the Kenmore West Alumni Foundation, working together to support scholarship and award giving.
  • Kenmore West High School Partner — Hosts the Senior Awards night where scholarships are distributed and serves as the institution from which eligible seniors graduate.
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.

  • Alumni Engagement Through Recognition and Storytelling
    methodology: alumni-engagement-through-storytelling
    By publicly recognizing donors and sharing alumni success stories through newsletters and permanent installations, the foundation strengthens community ties and motivates continued giving because visibility and emotional connection reinforce identity-based philanthropy.
  • Alumni-Funded Grantmaking for Educational Access
    methodology: alumni-funded grantmaking
    By leveraging alumni donations and community support, the foundation provides financial grants and scholarships to graduates, increasing access to postsecondary education because sustained alumni engagement creates a self-reinforcing cycle of giving and opportunity.
  • Event-Based Fundraising to Sustain Engagement and Revenue
    methodology: event-based fundraising
    By hosting social and reunion events, the foundation simultaneously raises funds and deepens alumni participation because shared experiences build community loyalty that translates into financial support.
  • Holistic Scholarship Selection to Promote Equity and Merit
    methodology: holistic_scholarship_selection
    By evaluating applicants based on a combination of merit, financial need, and academic standing, the foundation increases the fairness and impact of scholarship awards because this approach identifies and supports students with both potential and need.