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.
Key facts about New York Foundation
- EIN
- 13-5626345
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,754,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 170
- Average grant
- $27,968
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (20 of 92, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applications are submitted through a grant interface portal. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; 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 New York Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for New York Foundation's 170 itemized 2025 grants were New York (95%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (60 grants), Brooklyn, NY (36 grants), Bronx, NY (14 grants) and Jackson Heights, NY (8 grants). 23% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Capacity Building Support." (37 grants) and "For Rapid Response Support." (11 grants).
Is New York Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 92 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $53K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). 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 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.8M
-3.8% YoY
Grant Count
170
-3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-0.4% YoY
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
Share of all 170 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
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.
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
980 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 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition ($250,000 across 3 grants), Make the Road New York ($225,000 across 3 grants), Caaav Organizing Asian Communities ($206,500 across 4 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST BRONX COMMUNITY AND CLERGY COALITION Bronx, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $200,000 |
| CAAAV ORGANIZING ASIAN COMMUNITIES New York, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $195,000 |
| DRUM - DESIS RISING UP & MOVING Jackson Heights, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $125,000 |
| EL PUENTE DE WILLIAMSBURG Brooklyn, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $125,000 |
| FLANBWAYAN HAITIAN LITERACY PROJECT Brooklyn, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $125,000 |
| MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK Brooklyn, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $125,000 |
| THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL INC New York, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $125,000 |
| VOCAL-NY Brooklyn, NY | SUPPORT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE FOR ALL, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT OF VOCAL-NY. | $100,000 |
| COMMUNITY VOICES HEARD New York, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $85,000 |
| NEW YORK COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING FUND New York, NY | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $80,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President: Rickke Mananzala
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Suttles | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Trisha Tchume | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Lenore Champagne Beirne | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kerry-Ann Edwards | Secretary Through 06/2025 | 2 | — |
| Helena Wong | Secretary as of 07/2025 | 1 | — |
| Robert Cordero | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Crilhien Francisco | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christopher Harvell | Trustee Through 06/2025 | 1 | — |
| Eric Horvath | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rasmina Kirmani-Frye | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Vanessa Leung | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cathie Mahon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Hafizah Omar | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Angelica Otero | Trustee as of 07/2025 | 1 | — |
| Angela Outlaw-Matheny | Trustee as of 07/2025 | 1 | — |
| Michael Partis | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marcela Pinilla | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Antonio Rodriguez | Trustee as of 07/2025 | 1 | — |
| Sean Thomas-Breitfeld | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gay Young | Trustee Through 06/2025 | 2 | — |
| Rickke Mananzala | President | 40 | $241,000 |
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?
Applications are submitted through a grant interface portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2025, New York Foundation awarded 170 grants totaling $4.8M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.