named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
McKenna Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to young individuals in the tri-state area pursuing their passions; application materials are available in Word and PDF formats
Partnership with iMentor
Collaborates with iMentor to expand mentorship opportunities for youth, inspired by Joseph McKenna’s involvement with the program through Newsela
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding mentoring, after-school programs, and financial assistance for high-risk childrenProvides financial support to tax-exempt organizations that deliver mentoring, after-school programs, and financial assistance to high-risk children. This grantmaking activity reflects the organization's role in funding services rather than direct implementation.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosting annual fundraising golf outingOrganizes and hosts an annual golf outing event as a recurring fundraising and community engagement activity, with the second annual event having been held recently.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Offering scholarship applications through downloadable formatsProvides access to scholarship opportunities by offering downloadable applications in both Word and PDF formats, facilitating ease of use and broad accessibility for applicants.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Providing mentorship, guidance, and financial support to youth under 25 in the tri-state areaDirectly supports individuals under the age of 25 in the tri-state area through mentorship, personal guidance, and financial assistance aimed at helping them succeed in their chosen fields. This includes operating scholarship programs and likely other developmental support services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants$5K37%
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expenses
Total expenses$18K
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Grants paid out$16K
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -33.0%
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- iMentor Partner — Joe was actively involved in the iMentor program through his work at Newsela, where he served as a mentor, and the foundation aims to continue this type of impactful mentorship through future partnerships.
strategies · 2
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.
- Capacity Building Through Grantmakingmethodology: capacity_building_through_grantmakingBy providing funding and programmatic resources to tax-exempt organizations serving high-risk children, the foundation improves long-term life outcomes, because strengthening the capabilities of frontline organizations multiplies impact beyond direct service.
- Legacy-Driven Mentorshipmethodology: mentorship-and-opportunityBy embedding Joe’s personal values and legacy into program design, the organization fosters authentic engagement and purpose-driven development, because individuals are more likely to connect with and emulate a tangible, relatable role model.