Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York is a public charity based in New York, NY. It provides grants and operational support to non-sectarian partner programs based at or connected to Episcopal Diocese of New York parishes, addressing community needs in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Key facts about Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York
In short: Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York gave $684K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 13-3902908
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 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
- The first step is to submit an LOI during the applicable application window and identify the grant area. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The general 2026 LOI window was January 6–26, with no late applications accepted.
Data from IRS Form 990, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · 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
Is Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Episcopal Charities states that it unites outreach programs to support New York City and Hudson Valley communities, and aims to develop and expand innovative programs that respond to community needs quickly and effectively. It says its supported programs are free of religious content and welcoming to all.
Its stated grant areas include food access; youth education and development; and shelter, immigration, and wellness. The organization also describes grants for intervention and prevention, including work addressing unemployment, substance use disorder, and re-entry. Its Bulk Buy program negotiates reduced prices for food pantry partners, while Farm to Pantry connects programs with local farmers to provide fresh foods.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Episcopal Charities reported 37 grants totaling $684,493. Grant amounts ranged from $6,490 to $70,000, with a median of $15,098. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Among the largest reported awards were $70,000 to The Glynwood Center for a Farm to Pantry disbursement fund; $39,000 to St. Ann’s Church of Morrisania Bronx for its food pantry, soup kitchen, and Freedom School; $33,489 to St. John’s Church Monticello for food pantry and related programs; and $29,996 to Church of Holy Apostles Manhattan for its soup kitchen and food pantry.
The 2026 process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI), followed by a grant-cycle timeline and request for proposals. The organization describes three focus areas and four application types, including Traditional grants for established programs with a track record and demonstrated sustainability. Its website says applicants and existing grantees must submit one LOI. It also describes a site-visit requirement for youth summer programs before funds can be allocated in 2026. Grantees are required to attend workshops offering expert-led training and peer networking.
Review Cycle
The general 2026 LOI window was January 6–26, with no late applications accepted. The Food Access application opening was postponed to April 10, 2026, and its deadline extended to May 8, 2026.
How to Apply
The first step is to submit an LOI during the applicable application window and identify the grant area. The organization’s 2026 materials describe separate cycles and deadlines by grant area.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York
Food Access: Bulk Buy Grant Program
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Frances Perkins Program for Social Work
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Intervention & Prevention Grant Program
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Episcopal Charities says it serves the ten-county Episcopal Diocese of New York: Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan, Orange, and Ulster. Its 2024 reported grants went entirely to New York recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $321K (2022) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $684K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Glynwood Center ($70K). Together the top 10 received $332K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 202 (93%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,005,988 | $2,735,932 | $1,573,554 | $684,493 (37 grants) |
| 2023 | $6,403,511 | $1,703,311 | $1,785,231 | $755,332 (43 grants) |
| 2022 | $3,565,509 | $2,152,218 | $2,354,018 | $321,379 (15 grants) |
| 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 |
| Net Investment Income | $123,733 | $90,747 | $60,162 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s website identifies Lauren Jenkins Chung as Executive Director, Judith Douglas as Director of Programs, and Emily Bacon as Administrative Coordinator.
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Horrocks as President and Gordon Smith as Treasurer. It also lists Peter W. Keller as President through January 2024 and Douglass Schimmel as Treasurer through June 2024. Other listed directors and officers include The Rev. Matthew F. Heyd, Felicia S. Eve, The Rev. Susan Fortunato, Robert B. Goodfellow, James L. Hallowell, and Keith Klein.
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York is led by Kevin Vanhook II, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Vanhook II
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$160K (2022) → $98K (2024)
Andrew Horrocks
President
Director → Member, 2022
Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter W. Keller
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Jenkins Chung
Director of Insititutional
Director → Director of Insititutional Advancement, 2022
Director of Insititutional Advancement → Director of Insititutional, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $100K (2024)
Andrew Mason
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Natale
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecil Wray
Member
Past President → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curran B. Estreich
Member
Ex-Officio Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglass Schimmel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia S. Eve
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hepsen Uzcan
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ailey
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew G. Hurd
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owen D. Thomas
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Beshar
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sykes
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Smith
Treasurer
Director → Member, 2022
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James L. Hallowell
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Klein
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Goodfellow
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tapua Tunduwani
Member
Director → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Susan Fortunato
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Yein Kim
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
The Rt Rev Andrew M. L. Dietsche
Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kelley
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Natale
Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Matthew F. Heyd
Bishop
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Trevor R. Babb
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winsome Grant Phd Rn Np
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Trevor Babb (2023) — Member
- Former: Winsome Grant (2023) — Member
- Former: Campbell Wharton (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Phillip A. Jackson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rt Rev Andrew Dietsche - Sch O. (2020–2021) — Executive Officio Director
- Former: Susan Fortunato (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Starling (2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Kevin Van Hook (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Pierre Andre Duvert (2021) — Director
- Former: Caroline C. Williamson (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Gordon J. Whiting (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Beth Sasso (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Richard Pell (2020) — Director
- Former: Rt Rev Pierre Andre Duvert (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Lauren Jenkins Chung (Director of Insititutional). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (202) 288-5622
Website: https://episcopalcharities-newyork.org
Frequently asked questions about Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York
How much does Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York give each year?
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York gave $684K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $755K across 43 grants.
What is Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York's typical grant size?
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York's median grant in 2024 was $15,098, and its average grant was $18,500, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York that year got $13K on average.
Where does Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York give grants?
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. 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).
Does Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York's largest grantees?
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York's largest 2024 grantees include The Glynwood Center ($70,000), St Ann's Church of Morrisania Bronx ($39,000) and St John's Church Monticello ($33,489), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York?
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York fund?
Episcopal Charities states that it unites outreach programs to support New York City and Hudson Valley communities, and aims to develop and expand innovative programs that respond to community needs quickly and effectively. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York?
The first step is to submit an LOI during the applicable application window and identify the grant area. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York's EIN?
Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3902908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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