named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Backpacks For Success
Distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need to support their academic success.
Camp for Kids
Provides funding for children to attend summer camp, enhancing access to enriching recreational and educational experiences.
Charitable Children Fund
Youth-led fund providing small-scale resources to children and teens in need, such as eyeglasses, prom attire, and mental health co-pays, funded by youth-led fundraising.
Holiday Charities Program
Provides gifts of food, clothing, toys, and household items to local children in need during the holiday season, supported by sponsorships and donations.
Junior JWL of Huntington
Service club for girls in grades 6–12 that fosters youth philanthropy through monthly volunteer opportunities and leadership development.
The Lift Fund
Provides immediate financial and material aid to families facing unexpected crises such as medical bills, rent, utilities, and food, referred through social workers and community agencies.
Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a high school senior from Huntington Township who demonstrates exceptional commitment to community service and philanthropy.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards annual scholarship for community serviceAwards an annual scholarship to a high school senior from the Township of Huntington in recognition of demonstrated dedication to philanthropy and community service.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes holiday gifts and essentials to children in needOperates an annual Holiday Charities Program that provides gifts of food, clothing, toys, and household items to over 900 local school children in Huntington Township each year.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Engages junior members in structured service projectsOrganizes approximately 24 service opportunities annually through the Junior Junior Welfare League (JJWL), a charitable club for girls in grades 6–12, requiring participation in at least three projects per member.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts fundraising luncheon to support youth philanthropyOrganizes an annual spring luncheon attended by over 160 members and guests, which supports youth-oriented philanthropy initiatives in the Huntington community.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provides one-time financial and material aid to families in crisisProvides immediate, one-time financial and material assistance to prevent financial ruin among families experiencing unexpected crises, supporting hundreds of families annually.
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Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
- Requires member participation in community serviceRequires adult members to participate in at least three service opportunities annually to renew membership, and offers at least two service opportunities per month for junior members.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Supplies backpacks and school readiness items to studentsAssembles and distributes over 200 backpacks annually to students in need, supporting school readiness and educational engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides small-scale emergency resources to children and teensOffers immediate, targeted support to children and teens in need through the Charitable Children Fund, including resources such as eyeglasses, prom attire, and mental health co-pays.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$69K114%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$47K
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$108K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Carillon Rehabilitation Center Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Crescent Club Partner — Venue host for the annual spring luncheon.
- Hilaire Nursing and Rehabilitation Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Huntington Crescent Club Partner — Host venue for the JWL Annual Spring Luncheon.
- Huntington Head Start Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- JUNIOR JWL Partner — Sponsor of the Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship
- Junior JWL of Huntington Partner — JJWL members participate in volunteer events alongside JWL members.
- Just for K.I.C.K.S. Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Lewis Oliver Farm Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Madonna Heights Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Manor Field Community Center Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- North Shore Holiday House Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Project H.O.P.E Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Religious organizations in Huntington Township Partner — Refers children in need to the Holiday Charities Program.
- School officials in Huntington Township Partner — Refers children in need to the Holiday Charities Program.
- Social service agencies in Huntington Township Partner — Refers children in need to the Holiday Charities Program.
- Starflower Experience Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- THE JUNIOR WELFARE LEAGUE OF HUNTINGTON Network — JrJWL operates as a youth chapter under the parent organization.
- Town of Huntington Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- Townwide Fund of Huntington Funder — Provided a $3,000 grant to support the Charitable Children Fund in 2022.
- Tri-CYA Reading Circle Partner — Partner organization where JJWL members have volunteered.
- clergy of all faiths Partner — Refers individuals and families experiencing unexpected financial crises.
- doctors Partner — Refers individuals and families in need of emergency financial aid.
- school officials Partner — Identifies and refers families facing financial emergencies.
- social service workers Partner — Refers families experiencing financial crises for Lift Fund assistance.
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.
- Grassroots, Community-Owned Volunteerismmethodology: grassroots_volunteerismBy operating as a volunteer-led organization composed entirely of local women, the organization ensures community ownership and sustained engagement, because local leadership fosters trust, accountability, and culturally responsive programming.
- Needs-Based, Holistic Crisis Interventionmethodology: crisis_interventionBy providing immediate, comprehensive material and financial assistance to children in crisis—verified through third-party referrals—the organization prevents long-term hardship, because targeted, holistic support during acute need stabilizes family well-being and addresses root causes of vulnerability.
- Personalized Giving to Deepen Engagementmethodology: personalized_givingBy connecting members directly with details about sponsored children, the organization increases the emotional and relational meaning of giving, because personalization strengthens donor commitment and deepens ongoing participation.
- Youth-Led Philanthropy and Volunteer Developmentmethodology: youth-led_philanthropyBy engaging young women in grades 6–12 in structured volunteer and fundraising activities, the organization cultivates lifelong habits of community service and philanthropy, because peer involvement and early engagement build lasting commitment to social responsibility.