New York Community Bank Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- The Foundation's primary target areas are where The New York Community Family of Banks is an integral part of the neighboring business community
- When the New York Community Bank established the Foundation, one of its primary purposes was to complement the Bank’s existing community development activities
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Unsolicited grant requests but you may send a one-page introductory letter
- Not eligible: Religious
- Not eligible: Political
- Not eligible: Fraternal organizations
- Not eligible: Individuals
Overview
Overview
_NOTE: The NYCB Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests but you may send a one-page introductory letter. All grant requests must be received by the deadline above to receive funding in that calendar year._
New York Community Bank Foundation Grant
The New York Community Bank Foundation was organized in 1997, exclusively for charitable purposes. The Foundation is committed to providing grants designed to further community development, expand home ownership opportunities and provide access to affordable housing in the local community served by New York Community Bank. In addition, the Foundation supports local community organizations, such as those in the health, education and culture categories, which contribute to the quality of life.
Your grant request should be clear, well thought out, and have realistic goals.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
* The foundation only funds registered 501(c)3 non-profits.
* The Foundation's primary target areas are where The New York Community Family of Banks is an integral part of the neighboring business community.
* When the New York Community Bank established the Foundation, one of its primary purposes was to complement the Bank’s existing community development activities.
Ineligibility
* We do not fund religious, political, fraternal organizations or individuals.
What New York Community Bank Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 5
- Total given
- $4,100
- Median grant
- $750
- Range
- $600–$1,000
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Babylon, NY; Miller Place, NY; Hempstead, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (Bacca) · Babylon, NY
50th anniversary fundraising event
$1,000
WDN Resource Center · Miller Place, NY
Women's summit sponsorship
$1,000
Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY
Support diversity dinner fundraiser
$750
Li Museum of American Art History & Carriages · Stony Brook, NY
Support gala
$750
Christina Renna Foundation · Lindenhurst, NY
Support fundraiser for cancer research
$600
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