OVERVIEW: The New York Community Trust is one of the country’s largest community foundations and an important source of funding for nonprofits in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County. Its competitive grantmaking spans education, health, … [Read more...] about New York Community Trust
New York Community Trust
Philanthropy and Homelessness: What’s Changed, What’s the Same, and What’s Still Needed
A Look at the New York Community Trust’s Approach to Homelessness
“We Need Other Funders to Step Up”: Philanthropy Reacts to Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants
43.4 Million and Rising: Five U.S.-Based Funders Supporting Refugees
Philanthropy Is Wasting Time and Money on Carbon Capture
August 16 marks the two-year anniversary of President Joe Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Although the IRA represents the world’s largest investment in clean energy and climate action to date, it also includes significant … [Read more...] about Philanthropy Is Wasting Time and Money on Carbon Capture
So You Want to Make an Independent Film. Who’s Funding Now?
Who’s Funding Policy Advocacy for Immigration Reform and Immigrant Rights?
This Network Wants to Galvanize Philanthropy in an Underfunded Region
Appalachia is home to 26.3 million people. The region, which spans 423 counties across 13 states, faces a number of issues that, while not necessarily unique to the region, have had a disproportionate impact on its residents. Data from the … [Read more...] about This Network Wants to Galvanize Philanthropy in an Underfunded Region
Who’s Backing Legal Services Support for Immigrants?
Who’s Funding Efforts to Bring Climate Narratives to the Big Screen?
Who’s Providing Support for Immigrant Students?
According to data from the most recent census report, 46.2 million people living in the U.S. (15.6%) were born outside the country. About 10.5 million are undocumented. The U.S. is and always has been a country of immigrants, but they also face a … [Read more...] about Who’s Providing Support for Immigrant Students?
“That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles
When it comes to philanthropic support for the performing arts, regrantor organizations often play an important role. One to note is Chamber Music America (CMA), which supports the chamber music field through offerings like grant programs, … [Read more...] about “That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles
A Massive Bequest Powers Participatory Giving: What’s New with the Ruth Foundation for the Arts?
It isn’t every day that a major arts grantmaker appears seemingly out of the blue, but that’s exactly what happened with the Ruth Foundation for the Arts. In 2022, a $440 million bequest from the late Ruth DeYoung Kohler II, who was a major … [Read more...] about A Massive Bequest Powers Participatory Giving: What’s New with the Ruth Foundation for the Arts?
“The Time Is Now.” How a Matching Gift Scholarship Challenge Came Together at Juilliard
Some of the world’s most promising musicians, dancers and actors study at the Juilliard School in New York City. But like so many other students pursuing an elite education, they don’t always have the financial means to easily pay their way. For one … [Read more...] about “The Time Is Now.” How a Matching Gift Scholarship Challenge Came Together at Juilliard
Philanthropy Made Easy: the Emergence of Donor-Advised Funds in Asia
Imagine an above-average earner who’s what we may call a “new philanthropist.” Someone who’s been giving to charities regularly for a while, maybe even a few they’ve been supporting for years. Recently, they’ve been thinking about doing more, to have … [Read more...] about Philanthropy Made Easy: the Emergence of Donor-Advised Funds in Asia
The Paul G. Allen Foundation Gets Behind a Youth-Led Campaign to Boost Civic Engagement
Many adults today fret about civic and voter engagement among younger people, pointing to their disaffection from politics and low turnout at the polls. But Jacob Merkle sees something different when he thinks about young people in America: an … [Read more...] about The Paul G. Allen Foundation Gets Behind a Youth-Led Campaign to Boost Civic Engagement
What Else Happened During Climate Week? More Big Developments to Note
You may have heard that a few things happened in New York two weeks ago.“Climate Week” may still exist as a branded phrase — The Climate Group organizes the lion’s share of events under its Climate Week NYC banner — but it increasingly seems like the … [Read more...] about What Else Happened During Climate Week? More Big Developments to Note
“The Privilege to Take Risks.” Alberto Ibargüen Reflects on His Tenure at the Knight Foundation
When Alberto Ibargüen was a student at Wesleyan University, he attended a performance by the experimental composer John Cage. “It was an electronic music concert, and I didn’t know what electronic music was,” Ibargüen said. Cage set up microphones … [Read more...] about “The Privilege to Take Risks.” Alberto Ibargüen Reflects on His Tenure at the Knight Foundation
DAF Reform Is on Biden’s Wish List. Does It Stand a Chance?
Billionaires love donor-advised funds. Just look at the hundreds of millions of dollars in gifts that their foundations shower on DAFs each year.Google co-founder Larry Page sent all but 0.000004% of his foundation’s grants to a DAF in recent years. … [Read more...] about DAF Reform Is on Biden’s Wish List. Does It Stand a Chance?
What Books Are Philanthropic Leaders Reading? Here Are 21 Great Picks From IP Interviews
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on January 11, 2023.I was recently chatting with First Nations Development Institute President and CEO Michael Roberts when I came to a question that I like to ask in every Q&A — what’s the last … [Read more...] about What Books Are Philanthropic Leaders Reading? Here Are 21 Great Picks From IP Interviews
Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President
In April, the New York Community Trust, a community foundation with $3.2 billion in assets, named Amy Freitag its new president after an eight-month national search.A native of Akron, Ohio, Freitag began her career in the theater world before … [Read more...] about Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President
A New Round of Grants Will Support the Field of Social Work. But Will They Help Social Workers?
The pandemic. January 6. Climate disaster. Inflation. Gas is how much right now?! No wonder data shows the U.S. in the middle of a growing mental health crisis. One result of that crisis has been an increased reliance on social workers and greater … [Read more...] about A New Round of Grants Will Support the Field of Social Work. But Will They Help Social Workers?
How Eight Grantmakers Fund Civic Engagement and Democracy on College Campuses
Back in April, I spoke with William Moses, the managing director of the Kresge Foundation’s education program, about a new round of grants to boost civic engagement among college students.While working on that piece, I came across at least a dozen … [Read more...] about How Eight Grantmakers Fund Civic Engagement and Democracy on College Campuses
Lots of Climate Funders Back One of Real Estate’s Most Influential Professional Networks. What Gives?
The son of real estate developers, Randall Lewis started going to Urban Land Institute (ULI) conferences more than three decades ago, when he was just getting started in the industry himself. From the beginning, he was struck by the organization’s … [Read more...] about Lots of Climate Funders Back One of Real Estate’s Most Influential Professional Networks. What Gives?
Five Questions for Lorie Slutsky, President of the New York Community Trust
Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Lorie Slutsky joined the New York Community Trust as an intern in 1977. Thirteen years later, she became only the third president in the trust’s 97-year history. On her watch, the trust has awarded $5 … [Read more...] about Five Questions for Lorie Slutsky, President of the New York Community Trust
6 Questions with Arturo Garcia-Costas, New York Community Trust’s Environment Program Officer
Arturo Garcia-Costas is New York Community Trust’s environment program officer, a position he’s held since 2014 and one that remains a rarity among community foundations, which seldom have a staffer dedicated entirely to environmental issues. What’s … [Read more...] about 6 Questions with Arturo Garcia-Costas, New York Community Trust’s Environment Program Officer
COVID-19 Nearly Killed the Performing Arts. Innovations in Funding Can Revive Them
Ever since the pandemic brought live performances to a screeching halt, Don*, a jazz musician, has been forced to put off addressing urgent dental work, without which it is impossible to play his woodwind instruments. Mary, a dance artist who has … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Nearly Killed the Performing Arts. Innovations in Funding Can Revive Them
Funder Spotlight: Created by an Oscar Winner, the Jerome Foundation Backs Film and More
IP Funder Spotlights provide quick rundowns of the grantmakers on our radar, including a few key details on how they operate and what they’re up to right now. Today, we’re catching up with the Jerome Foundation, which supports early-career artists, … [Read more...] about Funder Spotlight: Created by an Oscar Winner, the Jerome Foundation Backs Film and More
How Community Foundations Across the Country Are Confronting the Climate Crisis
The pattern has played out at community foundations across the country: Disaster strikes and in its wake, like a phoenix from the ashes, a climate program emerges. It has happened repeatedly in coastal cities, states and territories that have been … [Read more...] about How Community Foundations Across the Country Are Confronting the Climate Crisis
