The Association of Junior Leagues
To advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. The purpose of the association is to add value to its leagues and their members in fulfillment of the junior league mission.
The Association of Junior Leagues at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,533,535
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $6,034,001
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $347,089
- +39.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $5,322,204
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Association of Junior Leagues funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $123K (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior League of Columbus Inc Columbus, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Champlain Valley Junior Service League Inc Burlington, VT | General support | $10,000 |
| Junior League of the City of New York Inc New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Birmingham Inc Birmingham, AL | General support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,533,535 | $6,034,001 | $5,322,204 | — | — | $347,089 |
| 2024 | $8,071,010 | $5,758,008 | $4,392,808 | — | — | $249,200 |
| 2023 | $6,684,723 | $5,821,446 | $4,418,176 | $43,000 | 4 | $129,743 |
| 2022 | $4,775,092 | $6,190,312 | $7,877,830 | $30,000 | 3 | $7,733 |
| 2021 | $6,233,949 | $6,169,858 | $5,796,993 | $123,000 | 9 | $220,397 |
About The Association of Junior Leagues
Based on IRS filings
The Association of Junior Leagues is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $347K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Association of Junior Leagues is led by Melanie Schild, CEO on every filing since 2023; 4 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Schild
CEO
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$245K (2024) → $273K (2025)
Alice Glenn
President
Director → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Sharp
Chair Governance
Director → Vice Chair Governance, 2024
Vice Chair Governance → Chair Governance, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Albertson
Senior Director & Finance A
Senior Director, Acc't & Finance → Senior Director, Finance & Accounting, 2024
Senior Director, Finance & Accounting → Senior Director & Finance A, 2025
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$122K (2021) → $138K (2025)
Anne Dalton
Senior Director
Special Advisor & CEO → Senior Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$140K (2022) → $166K (2025)
Melissa Allen
Director
Director → Chair Strategic Expansion, 2024
Chair Strategic Expansion → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merilou Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina N. Lewellen
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Semones
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Jorgensen
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Koessel
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Duenas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Porter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Thompson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Larose
Senior Vice President & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Danielle Wilberg
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gena Lovett
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cece Gassner
Vice Chair Governance
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Evans
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Gretchen Garceau-Kragh (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Pamela Antoine Weekes (2021–2024) — Vice President League Affiliation
- Former: Diane Flanagan (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Dona Ponepinto (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Lashonda Kennedy (2022–2024) — Chair Governance
- Former: Lynna Do (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle Vaeth (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Zonzie McLaurin (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Thompson-Jackson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Kwo Gerson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Gorenstein (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President - Creative Director
- Former: Julianne Averill (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia Doerr Sciutto (2022–2023) — Former CEO
- Former: Laura Gilman (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Moira Girard (2023) — Chief of Learning
- Former: Amber Levy (2021–2022) — Vice President & League Initiatives
- Former: Elizabeth Williams (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Kaycee Wiita (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Meleah Follen (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Michelle McAllister (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan Margoshes - Goodkind Group (2022) — CFO
- Former: Judith Jorgensen (2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Gilman Chief of Staff (2022) — Svp-Partnerships & Marketing
- Former: Phil Conte (2022) — Former COO
- Former: Anne Dalton Chief (2021) — Officer of Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Betsy Conway (2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Margoshes (2021) — CFO
- Former: Janine le Sueur (2021) — Former Director of Education & Programs
- Former: JuWon Choi (2021) — Former Director of Learning
- Former: Ness Okonkwo (2021) — Director
- Former: Olivia Thomas (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Doerr (2021) — CEO
- Former: Philip Conte (2021) — COO
- Former: Sarah Richmond (2021) — Vp-Fund Development
- Former: Susan Danish (2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Whitni Wilson-Wertz (2021) — Director
- Former: Zena Martin (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $273K, to Melanie Schild (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Association of Junior Leagues
How large is The Association of Junior Leagues?
The Association of Junior Leagues reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
Where does The Association of Junior Leagues operate?
The Association of Junior Leagues has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington.
What is The Association of Junior Leagues's EIN?
The Association of Junior Leagues's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1656639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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