New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc
Community-based nonprofit organization that seeks to empower low- and moderate-income new yorkers to help themselves. Through public education, advocacy, research, and direct services, nycofi works to improve the economic security and wellbeing of lowincome and people of color communities throughout New York state.
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc at a glance
In short: New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc gave $2.2M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $560K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,239,362
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $559,841
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $532,215
- Total assets
- $1,055,490
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Communities for Change Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 4 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 26 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 789% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2021) to $3.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Communities for Change Inc Brooklyn, NY | PROGRAM Support | $1,056,183 |
| Climate Organizing Hub Brooklyn, NY | PROGRAM support | $873,804 |
| Food & Water Watch Washington, DC | Food and Water watch | $190,625 |
| New York Public Interest Research Group New York, NY | Grassroots effort to educate and engage NY in support of gas ban in new infrastructure | $118,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,055,490 | $2,384,487 | $2,473,258 | $2,239,362 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,769,174 | $3,814,233 | $3,664,353 | $3,028,935 | 5 |
| 2022 | $1,781,605 | $2,707,799 | $3,207,792 | $307,500 | 4 |
| 2021 | $1,081,315 | $1,295,563 | $1,778,279 | $252,000 | 8 |
| 2020 | $1,461,693 | $2,757,137 | $1,984,998 | $1,781,025 | 5 |
| 2019 | $878,708 | $1,342,556 | $1,353,941 | $1,219,187 | 1 |
About New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc is led by lucas sanchez, Co-Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
lucas sanchez
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $0 (2024)
olivia leirer
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $0 (2024)
T. Elzora Cleveland
Interim President
Treasurer → Interim Chair, 2023
Interim Chair → Interim President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chimene Okere
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Webb
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Roseboro
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hazel Dasent
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Giles
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gregory Basta
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
oona adams
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
sonia medrano
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Andrew Weltman (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Basta (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Skipp Roseboro (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dorothy Amadi (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Maritza Silva-Farrell (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Westin (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: David Daniel (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $25K, to Lucas Sanchez (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc
How much does New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc give each year?
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc gave $2.2M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 5 grants.
What is New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc's typical grant size?
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $532,215, and its average grant was $559,841, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc give grants?
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc?
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc?
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc's EIN?
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2332649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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