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
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to Kenmore West High School graduatesProvides 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.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Manage engraved brick fundraiser for school supportOffers 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.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Organize alumni engagement eventsHosts 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.
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Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
- Produce and distribute the Spirit NewsletterProduces 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.
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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 Storytellingmethodology: alumni-engagement-through-storytellingBy 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 Accessmethodology: alumni-funded grantmakingBy 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 Revenuemethodology: event-based fundraisingBy 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 Meritmethodology: holistic_scholarship_selectionBy 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.