The Junior Welfare Society
Junior Welfare Society is an all volunteer organization dedicated to improving quality of life in Broward County through assisting other non-profit organizations. Help individuals and families in our community succeed by providing financial assistance when all other alternatives have been exhausted and by supporting grass roots charitable organizations. Through organizations we support we provide one-time emergency assistance to hundreds of individuals. By providing crucial support we strive to improve the quality of life for children, the elderly,single men and women and families in Broward County, Florida. Junior Welfare Society is there when all other alternatives have been exhausted and immediate help is needed. We also engage in spring and fall donation drives to support small grass roots organizations in our community.
The Junior Welfare Society at a glance
In short: The Junior Welfare Society gave $156K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,792
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,256
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,171
- Total assets
- $126,986
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 Welfare Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish adoption and family care options inc ($51K). Together the top 6 received $107K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($48,347), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Junior Welfare Society gives
- Giving grew 55% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2020) to $156K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish adoption and family care options inc Sunrise, FL | Financial assistance | $51,052 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $48,347 |
| Kids in distress Wilton Manors, FL | Financial assistance | $17,810 |
| Urban League of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | Financial assistance | $11,171 |
| Chrysalis Health Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Financial assistance | $10,215 |
| Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood, FL | Financial assistance | $10,130 |
| Handy Fort Lauderdale, FL | Financial assistance | $7,067 |
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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 | $126,986 | $182,243 | $188,842 | $155,792 | 7 | $51 |
| 2024 | $133,585 | $150,296 | $170,728 | $153,530 | 7 | $29 |
| 2023 | $154,017 | $180,262 | $135,883 | $115,092 | 5 | $24 |
| 2022 | $109,638 | $122,980 | $129,065 | $100,405 | 5 | $31 |
| 2021 | $115,723 | $117,859 | $121,174 | $89,488 | 6 | $47 |
| 2020 | $119,038 | $121,850 | $111,897 | $63,948 | 6 | $73 |
| 2019 | $109,085 | $135,606 | $101,848 | $72,063 | 6 | — |
About The Junior Welfare Society
Based on IRS filings
The Junior Welfare Society is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $156K. Net investment income was $51.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Junior Welfare Society is led by Stefanie Leweis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stefanie Leweis
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Glusman
Parliamentarian
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Parliamentarian, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chantal Tilbrook
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Brauser
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Saravia
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Atlass
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Huey
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Beatriz St Romain (2022–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Carolyn Morell (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Kristi Nelson (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Corrie Joyner (2021–2023) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Jessica Weiher (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Lasalle (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Laura Leonard (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Melissa Stelnicki (2021) — Recording Se
- Former: Staci Swadener (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Gretchen Heinsen (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Laura Godoy (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Michele Maiuro (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Michelle Noglows (2019–2020) — Assistant Tr
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Welfare Society
How much does The Junior Welfare Society give each year?
The Junior Welfare Society gave $156K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $154K across 7 grants.
What is The Junior Welfare Society's typical grant size?
The Junior Welfare Society's median grant in 2025 was $11,171, and its average grant was $22,256, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Junior Welfare Society give grants?
The Junior Welfare Society gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does The Junior Welfare Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Junior Welfare Society's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial assistance" (7 grants).
Who are The Junior Welfare Society's largest grantees?
The Junior Welfare Society's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish adoption and family care options inc ($51,052), Kids in distress ($17,810) and Urban League of Broward ($11,171), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($48,347), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Junior Welfare Society?
The Junior Welfare Society reported $127K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $182K.
What is The Junior Welfare Society?
The Junior Welfare Society is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It holds $127K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Junior Welfare Society's EIN?
The Junior Welfare Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6159092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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