Strengthening Communities

The Foundation has an historic interest in ensuring that individuals and families living in the city have access to the services and resources they need to pursue and sustain successful lives. The Foundation invests in organizations, programs, and projects that achieve results aligned with the objectives outlined below. Please note that the "Results Sought" reflect the specific outcomes of interest to us.
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2026

Objective 1

Build and preserve economic security and independence among low-income individuals and families.

Results Sought:

  1. Increase the number of low-income New Yorkers who are placed in and retain jobs that support economic independence
  2. Increase the number of low-income New Yorkers enrolled in public benefits that complement work
  3. Enable vulnerable populations (e.g., the elderly) to remain in their own homes and communities, with a focus on systemic efforts to address barriers to independence
Grants 2026

The HOPE Program, Inc.
$50,000
To support capacity building

JobsFirstNYC
$200,000 (over two years)
To integrate economic development and young adult workforce development practices in NYC through JobsFirstNYC's four solution areas

The Knowledge House Fellowship, Inc.
$50,000
To support technology training programs for young people in NYC

Phipps Neighborhoods, Inc.
$110,000 (over two years)
To support the Career Network programs in Healthcare and Building Services

Red Hook Initiative
$130,000 (over two years)
For general operating support

Objective 2

Promote and sustain the availability of, and equitable access to, essential community resources needed to support stable, healthy communities, with an emphasis on systemic efforts.

Results Sought:

  1. Preserve and/or increase the quality and amount of affordable housing
  2. Preserve and/or increase the quality and availability of well-maintained parks and open spaces, and other essential community resources
Grants 2026

Community Service Society of New York
$75,000
To build the capacity of NYCHA residents and policymakers to understand and respond to housing policy change

New Economy Project
$100,000 (over two years)
For organizing, coalition-building, and policy advocacy to strengthen community land trusts and help expand the supply of permanently affordable housing