St George's Society of New York
St. George's Society of New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City that provides life-changing assistance to immigrants from Britain and the Commonwealth. Founded in 1935, the organization has operated for over 250 years as one of the oldest charities in New York City. The organization operates from 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 484, New York, NY 10017.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.2M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$529K
+9.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
-21.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
St. George's Society of New York is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for people in need through an established support system within the British and Commonwealth community of New York. The organization is fueled by a passionate membership community and creates a social outlet that cultivates a sense of belonging while celebrating British roots.
The organization focuses on two primary program areas:
- Aid for Elderly Indigent Persons: Monthly stipends to supplement inadequate pensions or governmental assistance, including cost of social services support staff and oversight
- Scholarship Support for College Students: Financial assistance to high-performing college seniors in need of scholarships, along with career enrichment activities and training to prepare students for professional careers
Grantmaking
St. George's Society of New York made 47 grants in 2024. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves New York City, with a specific focus on the British and Commonwealth immigrant community in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $1,353,950
- Total Expenses: $1,645,374
- Total Assets: $14,163,937
- Total Liabilities: $522,000 (2023)
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $1.63M
- Expenses: $1.55M
- Total Assets: $14.1M
The organization maintains a staff of 5 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,163,937 | $14,127,278 | $13,637,080 |
| Revenue | $1,353,950 | $1,626,872 | $738,479 |
| Expenses | $1,645,374 | $1,547,238 | $1,845,138 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,497,593 | $1,382,476 | $1,481,411 |
| Net Investment Income | $748,399 | $446,503 | $151,091 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Clare Risman
- Development & Membership Manager: Jessica Sims (Fundraising Contact)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC WALBY | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOSEPHINE HAFT | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MARK AISTON | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RITA KAKATI SHAH | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| TORI HANSON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| UDI CHATTOPADHYAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HANNAH GRFIN VON WALDERSEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GARETH CARPENTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL CHEW | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KELLY HARLICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JASDEEP MAGHERA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAN MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FIONA MACLEOD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANASTASIA TONELLO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY ROBINS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER ST VICTOR DE PINHO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GILES WRENCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSHUA MANDELBAUM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $150,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization hosts regular events and community engagement activities, including:
Young Professionals Curry Club
Volunteer opportunities with community partners such as the Billion Oyster Project
St. George's Day Spring Mixer
Annual General Meeting
2026 Annual General Meeting Highlights \u2014 St. George's Society of New\British Bash events
The organization celebrated its 250-year anniversary, honoring its long-standing commitment to serving the community. The organization maintains an active membership program and welcomes new members to join its community of supporters.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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