Community foundation · EIN 13-3062214
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust is a community foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $201M in grants paid across 2,761 grants, with $3.52B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Yale University, The Johns Hopkins University and Allied Climate Partners Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The New York Community Trust's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds the trust's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the united states include checking every proposed grantee to confirm that it is a recognized charitable organization. for grants totaling more than $5,000 and for any grants from our competitive grants program, a heightened review applies that involves programmatic, governance, and financial reviews. for grants made in response to an organization's grant proposal, the trust issues a grant letter requiring that the grantee use the grant funds in accordance with the budget included in its proposal and that any funds not used for the approved purpose are required to be repaid to the trust. the grantee is required to issue a formal report to the trust providing an accounting of the use of the funds and a narrative describing the outcome of the project. failure to provide this report may preclude future grants. for those grants originating from donor advised funds, the grantee is instructed in writing that no one associated with the fund may receive any benefit as a result of the grant and by accepting the check the organization will comply with these instructions. there were no non-cash grants to governments or organizations in the united states in 2024. grants to individuals are made pursuant to recommendations of a committee appointed by the trust, on an objective and non-discriminatory basis with conflict of interest procedures strictly observed.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We foster and engage in enduring and innovative philanthropy with a vision (see schedule o).
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | For General Support. | $12,063,720 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | For Program Support. | $6,000,000 |
| Allied Climate Partners Inc | New York, NY | For General Support. | $5,833,333 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts Inc | New York, NY | For Program Support. | $4,906,888 |
| Activate Global Inc | Berkeley, CA | For General Support. | $2,500,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | For Program Support. | $2,500,000 |
| The Viscardi Center | Albertson, NY | For Program Support. | $2,500,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | New York, NY | For General Support. | $2,074,850 |
| The Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | For Program Support. | $1,750,000 |
| Multiplier | San Francisco, CA | For Program Support. | $1,500,000 |
| Beyond the Boroughs | New York, NY | For a Scholarship Award. | $1,195,000 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | For General Support. | $1,174,230 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | For Program Support. | $1,028,160 |
| Adirondack Community Trust | Lake Placid, NY | For General Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Echoing Green | New York, NY | For Program Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | For Research. | $1,000,000 |
| Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | For Program Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | For Program Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | For Program Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Variety Child Learning Center | Syosset, NY | For Program Support. | $1,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation | El Monte, CA | For Program Support. | $900,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | For General Support. | $822,500 |
| St Mary's Foundation for Children | Bayside, NY | For Program Support. | $770,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts Inc | New York, NY | For Program Support. | $750,000 |
| Unlocal Inc | New York, NY | For Program Support. | $750,000 |
The 25 largest of 2,761 grants listed on the return. 13 grants to individuals ($122K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$124M · 1,626 grants
- Connecticut$15.4M · 98 grants
- California$9.52M · 97 grants
- District of Columbia$8.13M · 126 grants
- Maryland$7.82M · 37 grants
- Massachusetts$5.65M · 147 grants
- Illinois$2.2M · 26 grants
- Pennsylvania$1.81M · 50 grants
- Rhode Island$1.77M · 52 grants
- Ohio$1.74M · 19 grants
- New Jersey$1.68M · 53 grants
- Virginia$1.51M · 36 grants
Quick answers
Does The New York Community Trust accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The New York Community Trust's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The New York Community Trust give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $201,473,581 in grants paid (2,761 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The New York Community Trust funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Yale University (CT), $12.1M, The Johns Hopkins University (MD), $6M, Allied Climate Partners Inc (NY), $5.83M, New York Foundation for the Arts Inc (NY), $4.91M and Activate Global Inc (CA), $2.5M.