named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Learners in Transition Scholarships
Awards scholarships to adult learners returning to education after a break
Annual Book Sale
Major fundraising event that collects and sells donated books to support scholarships and grants; runs for five days in June with volunteer-driven operations
Catalyst for Change Scholarships
Supports students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to advancing equity and social change
Chamberlin Loan Fund & Funds for Education
Provides interest-free loans to college students twice yearly, with deadlines in May and December
Clarine Radt mini-grants
Offers small grants to public school teachers for projects aligned with AAUW’s mission of gender equity and education
Jacquie Walker Scholarships
Provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education, honoring Jacquie Walker’s legacy of service
Olga Lindberg Scholarships
Offers scholarships to female students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need
Swift-MacClennan Public Affairs Scholarship
Supports students in public affairs fields, encouraging civic engagement and leadership
Women Entering College Scholarships
Provides financial support to women beginning college, emphasizing academic achievement and potential
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Award scholarships, interest-free loans, and grants to women and studentsProvides financial support through scholarships, interest-free loans via the Chamberlin Loan Fund & Funds for Education (awarded twice annually), and mini-grants for public school teachers. Focuses on women facing barriers such as financial need, family responsibilities, or health issues, including those on non-traditional educational paths in Western New York. A new public affairs scholarship was introduced for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host educational programs and member engagement activitiesOrganizes monthly educational programs, interest group gatherings, and a year-round series of events for members, supplemented by virtual webinars on salary negotiation, career advancement, and financial independence. Members receive access to programs, _The Advocate_ newsletter, and the membership roster.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage membership operations and renewalsOffers and manages individual membership with annual renewals typically processed by mail, with expiration dates set to June 30. Provides options for joining and renewing membership in the AAUW Buffalo Branch.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Operate annual book sale and related fundraisingOrganizes an annual book sale event each June (scheduled for June 2–6, 2027) to raise funds for operational costs such as utilities, table rentals, transportation, and paid labor. Accepts book donations at a designated location in Cheektowaga and engages volunteers to support the event. The sale is sponsored through a formal sponsorship program.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize outstanding women through Achievement AwardAwards an annual Achievement Award to a woman recognized for exceptional contributions in community service or her professional field. Maintains and publishes historical records of past awardees.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Promote organizational history and legacy through cultural productionsProduces and updates theatrical and media content to dramatize and celebrate the branch’s history, including plays for milestone anniversaries (e.g., “From Carriage Block to Launching Pad” in 1965, “Reflections: Ninety Years” in 1980), a video for the 125th anniversary in 2015, and a readers’ theater program in 2020. Maintains archival materials such as newsletters dating to the mid-1980s.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$156K
Contributions & grants$2K1%
Program service revenue$13K9%
Investment income$56K36%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.52M
Cash$507K
Investments$945K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.52M
Liquid reserves183.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +53.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- BARBARA CARRIER — ADMIN
- BETTY PREBLE — PUBLISHER
- DIANE O'BRIEN — Vice President
- JENNIFER HOFFMAN — FUNDRAISING
- JUDY HUBER — Secretary
- JULIE WRISLEY — EDITOR
- KATE COLLINS — EDUC CHAIR
- KATHLEEN SANTA MARIA — EDUC TREASURER
- LILYEN MASCELLINO — President
- MARIAN DEUTSCHMAN — Vice President
- MARY CROCKER — BRNCH TR
- MELISSA WHITE — SHOLARSHIP
- PAT MICELI — PUBLIC RELATION
- RUBY WILLIAMS — EAP TREASURER
- SHIRLEY JOY — CFO
- SUSAN MCCLARY — Vice President
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- A&L Moving Partner — Provides moving support for transporting books from the collection site to the sale site.
- AAUW Network — Buffalo Branch participates in national AAUW initiatives including the Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative.
- AAUW National Network — Buffalo Branch members renew as national members unless choosing lifetime status; dual members designate primary affiliation.
- AAUW-NYS Network — Participates in the AAUW-NYS network, including presenting at the 2015 AAUW-NYS Convention.
- Able Tables Partner — Supplies table rentals for the book sale event.
- Advanced Graphics and Printing Partner — Provides printing services for book sale materials such as bookmarks.
- American Association of University Women Network — Buffalo Branch is a member of the national AAUW network, operating under its mission and structure.
- American Association of University Women Network — Buffalo Branch is part of the national American Association of University Women network, contributing to and implementing its broader educational and philanthropic initiatives.
- Buffalo and Erie County Library System Partner — Distributes book sale promotional bookmarks and donates books to the sale.
- Christ United Methodist Church Partner — Provided temporary storage space for book sale materials and shares alignment with AAUW’s mission through charitable outreach.
- Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation Partner — Supports the book sale through real estate or facility-related contributions.
- Clarine Radt Funder — Provided a bequest that funds the Clarine Radt mini-grants for public school teachers.
- Dr. Marian Deutschman Partner — Appointed director for public policy.
- NIOGA Library System Partner — Distributes book sale promotional bookmarks and donates books to the sale.
- Paul and Pat Swift-MacClennan families Partner — Collaborated with AAUW Buffalo Branch to establish the Swift-MacClennan Public Affairs Scholarship.
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.
- Economic Empowerment Through Accessible Educationmethodology: virtual-economic-empowerment-educationBy delivering virtual career and financial education, the organization enables women to achieve economic empowerment across all career stages because accessible skill-building removes structural barriers to advancement and self-sufficiency.
- Inclusive Participation as a Pathway to Equitymethodology: inclusive membership modelBy actively removing barriers related to gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class, the organization promotes gender equity because inclusive membership fosters diverse leadership and ensures underrepresented voices shape priorities and programs.
- Integrated Research, Education, and Advocacy Modelmethodology: research-education-advocacy modelBy combining research, education, and advocacy into a unified approach, the organization advances gender equity for women and girls because evidence-based programming strengthens the impact and legitimacy of its activism and outreach.
- Targeted Scholarships to Expand Educational Accessmethodology: merit-and-need-based selectionBy providing merit- and need-based scholarships—especially for women returning to education after disruption—the organization advances gender equity in education because targeted financial support counteracts systemic inequities that exclude non-traditional students from existing aid structures.