The Junior League of Buffalo Inc
The Junior League of Buffalo is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc at a glance
In short: The Junior League of Buffalo Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,074
- -97.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,074
- -94.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,074
- Total assets
- $1,016,346
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Junior League of Buffalo Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stitch Buffalo Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Junior League of Buffalo Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $201K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stitch Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | Program Support | $5,074 |
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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 | $1,016,346 | $431,258 | $144,918 | $5,074 | 1 | $1,526 |
| 2024 | $1,109,596 | $398,550 | $328,255 | $186,070 | 2 | $1,062 |
| 2023 | $1,157,153 | $76,523 | $524,017 | $200,500 | 2 | $343 |
| 2022 | $1,201,292 | $419,290 | $123,241 | $7,000 | 1 | $107 |
| 2021 | $933,559 | $102,134 | $123,485 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,293 |
| 2020 | $1,084,978 | $128,151 | $184,416 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,187 |
About The Junior League of Buffalo Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc is led by Rita Stevens, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rita Stevens
President
Executive Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelcy Habermehl
Nominating Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Hall
Sustainer Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Atiana German
Communications Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Beach
Community Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Emerling
Strategic Planning Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Schaefer
Membership Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tashawn Faison
Fund Development Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Beard
Diversity, Equity & Inclus
De & I Director → Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director, 2024
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director → Diversity, Equity & Inclus, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Southard
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meggie Knapp
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Stephanie Wilkinson (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Alexandra Dirr (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Melissa Shiah (2021–2024) — Membership Director
- Former: Amy Braczynski (2023–2024) — Sustainer Director
- Former: Megan Ortoloni (2023–2024) — Communications Director
- Former: Blair Andrews (2024) — Fund Development Director
- Former: Crys Robinson (2024) — Strategic Planning Director
- Former: Diane Okel (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Luanne Brown (2024) — Community Director
- Former: Rebecca Gandour (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Andrea Jones (2022–2023) — Community Director
- Former: Elise Murphy (2022–2023) — Nominating Director
- Former: Marlo Schoeneman (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Maureen Hanagan (2022–2023) — Fund Development Director
- Former: Meggie Burkhardt (2022–2023) — Strategic Planning Director
- Former: Wendy Sanders (2020–2022) — Sustainer Vice President
- Former: Hanna Nydahl (2021–2022) — Communications Vice President
- Former: Deana Stevenson (2022) — De & I
- Former: Cindi McEachon (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Karen Moranski (2020–2021) — Strategic Planning Chair
- Former: Kristine Valenti (2020–2021) — Nominating Chair
- Former: Rachel Moran (2020–2021) — Community Vice President
- Former: Susan Niver-Percy (2020–2021) — Sustainer Vice President
- Former: Karen Benz Coen (2020) — Communications Vice President
- Former: Katie Dunnigan (2020) — Membership Vice President
- Former: Shiana Eve (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Junior League of Buffalo Inc
How much does The Junior League of Buffalo Inc give each year?
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $186K across 2 grants.
How large is The Junior League of Buffalo Inc?
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $431K.
What is The Junior League of Buffalo Inc?
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Junior League of Buffalo Inc operate?
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Junior League of Buffalo Inc's EIN?
The Junior League of Buffalo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0847105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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