Emergency medical workers in New York are experiencing serious mental health strains as the pandemic continues. Corporate, foundation and family donors are responding to help FDNY’s EMS workers.
Read MoreBased in Syracuse, the Central New York Community Foundation is an important funder for the region’s nonprofits to know. Here are three things to keep in mind about this grantmaker and its diverse offerings.
Read MoreWith over $1.5 billion in assets, the Starr Foundation is a top funder of medical centers and research in New York City and beyond. But it has responded cautiously to COVID-19, in part because of previous financial commitments.
Read MoreGaps in federal and state COVID-19 relief have funders scrambling to shore up vulnerable communities. Immigrants are among the hardest-hit. Will groundbreaking new collaborations to fund direct relief fuel longer-term change?
Read MoreAs part of our ongoing investigation of how funders are responding to the pandemic in different parts of the U.S., we take a look at the huge amount of activity that’s been unfolding in New York and nearby hard-hit states.
Read MoreFor Central New York nonprofits, here are some details about the Cayuga Community Fund and how it gives locally in Syracuse and the surrounding areas.
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As philanthropy scrambles to stem the impact of the coronavirus, a foundation’s initiative in New York City focused on arts and health seems more relevant than ever. How is this grantmaking playing out, and with what impact?
Read MoreMother Cabrini Health Foundation was created two years ago with billions in assets and a focus on New York. Nonprofits across the state have been waiting to see what grantmaking by this huge new foundation will look like.
Read MoreIt’s an exciting time to be involved in philanthropy in New York. Here’s an overview of what we’ve learned about New York-focused funders and where local nonprofits can turn for information and resources.
Read MoreTo guide NYC grantseekers, here are the top things to know about Michael and Shirley Cayre’s grantmaking and their approach to foundation giving.
Read MoreThe Princeton Area Community Foundation recently teamed up with the Burke Foundation to award $600,000 in new grants to 16 local nonprofits. Here we take a look at this collaboration and why it’s important.
Read MoreSome of today’s biggest donors have emerged from the lucrative world of private equity, making record-breaking gifts and creating new foundations. Who they are and what do they care about?
Read MoreThe Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is based in Olean, New York and distributes money through over 175 funds and scholarships. Here are some insights into this Tri-State community funder.
Read MoreBack in 1939, a New York couple created a foundation committed to people with disabilities, the people of New York, and the Jewish community. Here are key details to know about the Butler Foundation’s approach to local grantmaking.
Read MoreThe Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation supports nonprofits in the New York and Tri-State Area, with a focus on health and education. Here’s what grantseekers need to know.
Read MoreGrantmaking decisions are typically made behind closed doors in boardrooms, far away from open view and public input. Here’s an alternative to that traditional approach that invites the public to vote on grantees in New York.
Read MoreInvesting in parks and other nature amenities has become a growing part of place-based philanthropy in recent years. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is the latest funder to emerge in this space, and it has some seriously deep pockets.
Read MoreTwelve foundations have come together in the Tri-State region to protect the Long Island Sound. Here’s what the funder collaborative cares about and how it has been awarding local environmental grants so far.
Read MoreAn expensive new arts center in an affluent and culturally saturated Manhattan neighborhood may seem like a tough sell for donors increasingly focused on issues like equity and socially engaged art. So why has The Shed raised staggering amounts of money?
Read MoreWhile wealthy K-12 donors have often been accused of parachuting into complex education landscapes with preconceived reform ideas, the wife of a top hedge fund billionaire has worked very differently.
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