New York Foundation
The New York Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1909, making it one of the first foundations in the United States. The foundation was created with a gift of $1 million from Alfred M. Heinsheimer, part of a bequest he received from his brother Louis. Additional gifts were received, including one restricted broadly to benefit the young and elderly, and a gift from Alfred M. Heinsheimer's estate in 1929. The foundation is headquartered in New York City and operates with a staff of approximately 12 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$57.1M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.9M
-21.2% YoY
Grant Count
176
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-14.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New York Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The New York Foundation is a steadfast supporter of community organizing, grassroots advocacy, and movement-building. The foundation believes that the resilience and vitality of New Yorkers is the city's greatest resource, and values the courage and experience of community groups and their leaders.
In the ongoing struggle for racial, economic, gender, and climate justice, the foundation supports grassroots initiatives that build power to confront systemic barriers and inspire people to work toward a more just, equitable, and inclusive city.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Community organizing and grassroots advocacy
- Movements addressing systemic racial, economic, and gender justice
- Climate justice initiatives
- Tenant and housing justice
- Immigrant rights
- LGBTQ+ advocacy
- Civil rights organizations
- Community-based power-building and leadership development
The foundation practices "transformative philanthropy," providing long-term, flexible resources while trusting grassroots organizations to define their own priorities without controlling their direction.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
**: $5,000 to $237,500 (over 5 years)
How to Apply
**: Applications are submitted through a grant interface portal. The foundation reports a decision time of approximately 4 months.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The New York Foundation restricts its grantmaking to New York City and New York State. Observed giving is heavily concentrated in New York State, with approximately 92% of dollars staying in-state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $54.5 million
- Revenue: $6.58 million
- Expenses: $8.23 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.48 million
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since March 1950. The foundation is required to file Form 990-PF with the IRS.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $57,058,636 | $54,520,936 | $55,262,797 |
| Revenue | $9,292,422 | $6,581,292 | $7,668,593 |
| Expenses | $9,136,499 | $8,232,736 | $10,480,956 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,559,670 | $9,111,955 | $9,626,207 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,793,066 | $3,667,389 | $1,684,749 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,623,240 | $2,519,952 | $2,729,007 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from New York Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Caaav Organizing Asian Communities ($195,000), Brotherhoodsister Sol ($125,000), Drum - Desis Rising up & Moving ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A BOOKKEEPING COOPERATIVE BROOKLYN, NY | TO PROVIDE CONSULTATION TO NEW YORK FOUNDATION GRANTEES WITH ORGANIZATION-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL SYSTEMS QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT FINANCIAL PROCESSES. | $10,000 |
| A LITTLE PIECE OF LIGHT BROOKLYN, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $47,500 |
| A LITTLE PIECE OF LIGHT BROOKLYN, NY | FOR CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| ADVOCACY INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY | HONORARIUM STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION IN REPORTING PILOT. | $500 |
| ADVOCACY INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY WORK OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND MOVEMENT-BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY. | $50,000 |
| ADVOCACY INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY | HONORARIUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN NEW YORK FUNDER CONVENING. | $250 |
| ALL KINGS BRONX, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $47,500 |
| ALL KINGS BRONX, NY | FOR CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE TUCSON, AZ | SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL COALITION, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE. | $50,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE TUCSON, AZ | FOR CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT. | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President: Rickke Mananzala
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CORDERO | BOARD CHAIR THROUGH 06/2024 | 1 | — |
| GEORGE SUTTLES | BOARD CHAIR AS OF 07/2024 | 2 | — |
| RASMINA KIRMANI-FRYE | VICE CHAIR THROUGH 06/2024 | 1 | — |
| TRISHA TCHUME | VICE CHAIR AS OF 07/2024 | 1 | — |
| LENORE CHAMPAGNE BEIRNE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KERRY-ANN EDWARDS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| GAY YOUNG | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CATHIE MAHON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HARVELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN BLASCO | TRUSTEE THROUGH 03/2024 | 1 | — |
| CRILHIEN FRANCISCO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIC HORVATH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VANESSA LEUNG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARL HAMAD-LIPSCOMBE | TRUSTEE THROUGH 03/2024 | 1 | — |
| HAFIZAH OMAR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PARTIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARCELA PINILLA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SEAN THOMAS-BREITFELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HELENA WONG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICKKE MANANZALA | PRESIDENT | 40 | $247,100 |
Contact Information
- Address: 150 W 30th St Ste 1401, New York, NY 10001
- Phone: (212) 594-8009
- Email: info@nyf.org
- Website: nyf.org
- EIN: 13-5626345
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New York Foundation fund?
The New York Foundation is a steadfast supporter of community organizing, grassroots advocacy, and movement-building. The foundation believes that the resilience and vitality of New Yorkers is the city's greatest resource, and values the courage and experience of community groups and their leaders. In the ongoing struggle for racial, economic, gender, and climate justice, the foundation supports grassroots initiatives that build power to confront systemic barriers and inspire people to work tow…
How do I apply for a grant from New York Foundation?
**Grant Programs:** • **Core Grants**: $47,500 per year for multi-year general operating support (3 years for established groups, 5 years for emerging groups) • **Small Grants**: Up to $5,000 for organizational development support • **Strategic Opportunities Fund**: One-year grants for time-sensitive community organizing or advocacy campaigns addressing racial, economic, and gender justice • **Community Organizing Field Support**: Variable amounts—one-year grants to strengthen organizing capaci…
Where does New York Foundation make grants?
The New York Foundation restricts its grantmaking to New York City and New York State. Observed giving is heavily concentrated in New York State, with approximately 92% of dollars staying in-state.
What size grants does New York Foundation award?
In 2024, New York Foundation awarded 176 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is New York Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, New York Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is New York Foundation's EIN?
New York Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5626345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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