Fund for Cities of Service Inc
Cities of service is a nonprofit organization that helps mayors build stronger cities by changing the way local government and citizens work together. We help coalition cities tap into the knowledge, creativity, and service of their citizens to solve critical public problems and create more vibrant cities. Started in 2009 by New York city mayor michael r. Bloomberg and incubated at his foundation, cities of service now operates independently to provide comprehensive support to our growing coalition of cities.
Fund for Cities of Service Inc at a glance
- Expenses (2021)
- $14,132
- -99.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Fund for Cities of Service Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | To Support Mission Statement of Granting Organization | $1,003,732 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | To Implement Guiding Opportunity Program | $25,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York, NY | To Implement Guiding Opportunity Program | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $14,132 | — | — |
| 2020 | $14,132 | $810,173 | $2,910,914 | $1,053,732 | 3 |
About Fund for Cities of Service Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Cities of Service Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Cities of Service Inc is led by Tom Bernstein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Tom Bernstein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Anderson
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Williamson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Leonberger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McInerney
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Comella
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amy Miller (2020) — Former External Affairs & Development
- Former: Gail Nayowith (2020) — Former Interim Executive Director
- Former: Millie Choy (2020) — Former Director of Operations
- Former: Myung J. Lee (2020) — Former Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Fund for Cities of Service Inc
What is Fund for Cities of Service Inc?
Fund for Cities of Service Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY.
Where does Fund for Cities of Service Inc operate?
Fund for Cities of Service Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York.
What is Fund for Cities of Service Inc's EIN?
Fund for Cities of Service Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1207970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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