Episcopal Charities of the Diocese
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 13-3902908) based in New York, NY. The organization provides critical funding and operational support to approximately 100 non-sectarian charitable organizations across New York City and the Hudson Valley. Episcopal Charities has been tax-exempt since February 1997 and operates with a staff of 5 employees.
Key facts about Episcopal Charities of the Diocese
- EIN
- 13-3902908
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $684,493
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- Average grant
- $18,500
- Median grant
- $15,098
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2024)
- Total assets
- $8,005,988
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Prospective grantees submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) during designated application windows. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Episcopal Charities of the Diocese funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Episcopal Charities of the Diocese's 37 itemized 2024 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants), Kingston, NY (2 grants) and Staten Island, NY (2 grants). None of its 37 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Episcopal Charities of the Diocese open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
+25.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$684K
-9.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
-14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+5.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To be among the most capable, trusted and impactful non-profit organizations in New York, responding to acute need in the communities served.
Core Values:
- Capable
- Responsive
- Impactful
- Trusted
Primary Funding Areas (2024-2025):
Food Access — Nearly half of grantee partners directly address hunger and food provision, including providing fresh foods to food pantries and emergency food relief programs.
Youth Education and Development — More than a third of grantee partners support youth enrichment, education, and skill-building initiatives, including arts, music, and academic enrichment programs.
Shelter and Immigration — Programs that improve quality of life for homeless individuals and immigrants.
Prevention and Intervention — Programs offering pathways to success for the unemployed, individuals with substance use disorder, and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.
All programs funded are free of religious content and welcoming to all.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Episcopal Charities serves communities throughout the ten-county Episcopal Diocese of New York:
- Manhattan
- Staten Island
- The Bronx
- Westchester
- Rockland
- Putnam
- Dutchess
- Sullivan
- Orange
- Ulster
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 37 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tax ID: 13-3902908
Funding Model: 100% of donor gifts go toward funding transformative outreach programs, with overhead costs subsidized by Board member contributions and Diocesan funds.
Cumulative Impact: Since 1996, Episcopal Charities has granted more than $25 million to grantee organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,005,988 | $6,403,511 | $3,565,509 |
| Revenue | $2,735,932 | $1,703,311 | $2,152,218 |
| Expenses | $1,573,554 | $1,785,231 | $2,354,018 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $123,733 | $90,747 | $60,162 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Episcopal Charities of the Diocese
Food Access: Bulk Buy Grant Program
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Frances Perkins Program for Social Work
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Intervention & Prevention Grant Program
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Glynwood Center ($70,000), St Ann's Church of Morrisania Bronx ($39,000), St John's Church Monticello ($33,489).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE GLYNWOOD CENTER Cold Spring, NY | FARM TO PANTRY DISBURSEMENT FUND | $70,000 |
| ST ANN'S CHURCH OF MORRISANIA BRONX Bronx, NY | ST ANN'S CHURCH FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN, SAINT ANN'S FREEDOM SCHOOL | $39,000 |
| ST JOHN'S CHURCH MONTICELLO Monticello, NY | CARING HANDS FOOD PANTRY, NESIN CULTURAL ARTS, ASCENSION FOOD PANTRY. SUNY SULLIVAN FOOD PANTRY | $33,489 |
| CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES MANHATTAN New York, NY | HOLY APOSTLES SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY, HOLY APOSTLES SOUP KITCHEN | $29,996 |
| ST LUKE IN THE FIELDS MANHATTAN New York, NY | ART & ACCEPTANCE AT ST. LUKE'S, GO PROJECT SUMMER, COMMUNITY CLOSET (ART & ACCEPTANCE) | $28,914 |
| CHRIST CHURCH RYE Rye, NY | HUDSON LINK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON, BLUE SKIES SUMMER | $28,000 |
| HOLY CROSSSANTA CRUZ KINGSTON Kingston, NY | ULSTER IMMIGRANT DEFENSE NETWORK, INC | $27,421 |
| ST BARTS MANHATTAN New York, NY | CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SERVICES | $27,000 |
| GRACE CHURCHIGLESIA LA GRACIA WHITE PLAINS White Plains, NY | LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER SOUP KITCHEN, SUMMER CAMP, CARING CUPBOARD | $25,842 |
| STS JOHN PAUL & CLEMENT MOUNT VERNON Mount Vernon, NY | SAINTS JOHN PAUL & CLEMENT FOOD PANTRY, JPC YOUTH - SUMMER CAMP, JPC YOUTH PROGRAM | $22,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Horrocks | President | 3 | — |
| Gordon Smith | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Peter W Keller | President Through 1/24 | 3 | — |
| Douglass Schimmel | Treasurer Through 6/24 | 3 | — |
| The Rev Matthew F Heyd | Bishop | 3 | — |
| Felicia S Eve | Member | 2 | — |
| The Rev Susan Fortunato | Member | 2 | — |
| Robert B Goodfellow | Member | 2 | — |
| James L Hallowell | Member | 2 | — |
| Keith Klein | Member | 2 | — |
| Andrew Mason | Member | 2 | — |
| Owen D Thomas | Member | 2 | — |
| Tapua Tunduwani | Member | 2 | — |
| Cecil Wray | Member | 2 | — |
| The Rev Yein Kim | Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Winsome Grant PHD RN NP | Member | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Kelley | Member | 2 | — |
| The Rev Trevor R Babb | Member | 2 | — |
| Robert Natale | Member | 3 | — |
| Matthew G Hurd | Member Through 6/24 | 2 | — |
| Matthew Ailey | Member Through 6/24 | 2 | — |
| Sarah Beshar | Member Through 6/24 | 2 | — |
| The RT Rev Andrew M L Dietsche | Member Through 6/24 | 3 | — |
| Curran B Estreich | Member Through 6/24 | 2 | — |
| Ann Natale | Member Through 6/24 | 3 | — |
| Scott Sykes | Member Through 6/24 | 2 | — |
| Hepsen Uzcan | Member Through 6/24 | 2 | — |
| Rev Kevin Vanhook II | Executive Director | 40 | $97,608 |
| Lauren Jenkins Chung | Director of Insititutional | 40 | $99,916 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Episcopal Charities actively solicits donations through multiple channels including credit card, PayPal, check, employer matching gifts, IRA distributions, cryptocurrency, and stock gifts. The organization maintains a 2023 report documenting recently funded programs available to the public.
2023 Episcopal Charities Grant Recipients Announced News & Updates- EpiscopalThe organization regularly announces grantee selections and maintains an active application cycle, with 2026 grant applications processed in January.
Episcopal Impact Fund announces 2025 Poverty Relief Congregational Grants\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Episcopal Charities of the Diocese fund?
**Mission Statement:** To be among the most capable, trusted and impactful non-profit organizations in New York, responding to acute need in the communities served. **Core Values:** • Capable • Responsive • Impactful • Trusted **Primary Funding Areas (2024-2025):** 1. **Food Access** — Nearly half of grantee partners directly address hunger and food provision, including providing fresh foods to food pantries and emergency food relief programs. 2. **Youth Education and Development** — More than …
How do I apply for a grant from Episcopal Charities of the Diocese?
Prospective grantees submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) during designated application windows. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Episcopal Charities of the Diocese make grants?
Episcopal Charities serves communities throughout the ten-county Episcopal Diocese of New York: • Manhattan • Staten Island • The Bronx • Westchester • Rockland • Putnam • Dutchess • Sullivan • Orange • Ulster
What size grants does Episcopal Charities of the Diocese award?
In 2024, Episcopal Charities of the Diocese awarded 37 grants totaling $684K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Episcopal Charities of the Diocese's EIN?
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3902908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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