This year the New York Foundation celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Click here to download Taking Risks That Matter, a report on the foundation’s history.

An important message about 2009 grant allocations
In December, though the Foundation’s endowment suffered considerable losses, the trustees approved a budget that protects the New York Foundation’s core work, keeps our commitment to those organizations expecting renewal grants in 2009 and maintains grants at their current levels.  As a result, we are going to be able to make fewer new grants this year. Our mission will remain the same and our endowment, though modest, will continue to be used in support of efforts to provide communities powerful and meaningful ways to become active in responding to these difficult times.

Making the Census Count
Ten years ago, anticipating that many marginalized communities could be undercounted in the 2000 census, the New York Foundation made strategic grants to local community based organizations to reach out to New Yorkers and ensure their full participation.  We produced a short film to document the work of our grantees and the critical role they played. Today, as the 2010 Census approaches, we wanted to share the story of their work.  Click here to view film. 

Mission of the New York Foundation
The Foundation supports groups in New York City that are working on problems of urgent concern to residents of disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods. We are particularly interested in start-up grants to new, untested programs that have few other sources of support. We are enthusiastic admirers of the resilience and energy of New York's neighborhoods. We believe the vitality of its neighborhoods is the city's greatest resource.