New York Foundation

EIN 135626345 Private Foundation

Harrison, NY 10528 |(212) 594-8009

https://www.nyf.org
Total Given 2020–2024
$26.8M
892 grants · $5.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $5K–$48K
grant size
36%
supporter · 117/321 multi-year
repeat
$57.1M
Assets (2024)
321
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person RICKKE MANANZALA
Phone (212) 594-8009
Deadlines MARCH 1ST, JULY 1ST, AND NOVEMBER 1ST.
How to Apply PROVIDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION (NO MORE THAN THREE PAGES) OF YOUR REQUEST, WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE: 1. YOUR ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY; 2. THE NEED OR PROBLEM YOU SEEK TO ADDRESS; 3. YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR; 4. HOW YOU WILL USE NEW YORK FOUNDATION'S FUNDING TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS. ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: BRIEF BIOS OF SENIOR LEADERSHIP OR KEY STAFF MEMBERS; AND CURRENT SOURCES OF SUPPORT.
Restrictions THE NEW YORK FOUNDATION IS A STEADFAST SUPPORTER OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY. WE BELIEVE THAT THE RESILIENCE AND VITALITY OF NEW YORKERS IS THE CITY'S GREATEST RESOURCE, AND WE VALUE THE COURAGE AND EXPERIENCE OF COMMUNITY GROUPS AND THEIR LEADERS. IN THE ONGOING STRUGGLE FOR EQUITY, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES THAT CONFRONT SYSTEMIC BARRIERS AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO WORK TOWARD A MORE JUST AND INCLUSIVE CITY.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2019 N/A $63.4M $5.0M N/A
2020 $5.8M $62.5M $6.1M 257
2022 $8.9M $55.3M $7.7M 260
2023 $6.3M $54.5M $6.6M 192
2024 $5.8M $57.1M $9.3M 183

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 892 grants on record

Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$15K
Average
$30K
75th Pctl
$48K
Maximum
$350K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (892 total)

Purpose
NEO Philanthropy Inc New York, NY $350,000 TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LEADERSHIP COHORT PROGRAM FOR BIPOC ORGANIZERS IN HUDSON VALLEY. 2022
Vocal-Ny Brooklyn, NY $290,000 SUPPORT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE FOR ALL, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF VOCAL-NY. 2024
Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition Bronx, NY $275,000 TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING ENGAGEMENT OF OVER A DOZEN BRONX-BASED GROUPS AND THEIR HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS IN ADVANCING A... 2023
Bronx People's Platform Bronx, NY $250,000 TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING ENGAGEMENT OF BRONX-BASED GROUPS AND THEIR MEMBERS IN ADVANCING A 30-YEAR VISION FOR THE... 2022
Housing Justice for All Brooklyn, NY $200,000 TO SUPPORT ORGANIZING, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY BY THE HOUSING JUSTICE FOR ALL COALITION AND ITS 100+ MEMBER... 2022
Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition Bronx, NY $200,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Caaav Organizing Asian Communities New York, NY $195,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Make the Road New York Brooklyn, NY $175,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Vocal-Ny Brooklyn, NY $150,000 FOR EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION OF TENANTS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING AND OF NEW YORKERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. 2020
Fifth Avenue Committee Brooklyn, NY $150,000 TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT FACILITATION OF THE GOWANUS REZONING OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE. 2022
Brotherhoodsister SOL New York, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Drum - Desis Rising Up & Moving Jackson Heights, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
El Puente Brooklyn, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project Brooklyn, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Brotherhoodsister SOL New York, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Caaav Organizing Asian Communities New York, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Drum - Desis Rising Up & Moving Jackson Heights, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
El Puente Brooklyn, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project Brooklyn, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Make the Road New York Brooklyn, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition Bronx, NY $125,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
New York State Tenants & Neighbors Information Service New York, NY $107,500 FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 2024
Community Voices Heard New York, NY $100,000 TO ADVOCATE FOR REFORM OF PUBLIC HOUSING, ENGAGING INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS INCLUDING NYCS LARGEST LABOR UNIONS AND... 2020
Bronx People's Platform Bronx, NY $100,000 FOR A PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT PLANS ADVANCED... 2022
Community Voices Heard New York, NY $100,000 TO ORGANIZE TENANTS TO WIN PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN PRESERVING PUBLIC HOUSING, AND TO HOLD NEW YORK CITY HOUSING... 2022

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