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New York Communities Organizing Fund

Brooklyn, New York  ·  EIN 272332649  ·  Private foundation

New York Communities Organizing Fund is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.2M in annual giving against $879K in assets. This page documents the 22 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for New York Communities Organizing Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$879K
Total assets
22
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What New York Communities Organizing Fund funds

New York Communities Organizing Fund's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.

Food & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for New York Communities Organizing Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New York Communities for Change Inc
PROGRAM Support
Brooklyn, NY$1.9M2023
New York Communities for Change Inc
GRANTS TO CARRY OUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Brooklyn, NY$1.5M2018
New York Communities for Change Inc
GRANTS TO CARRY OUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$1.2M2019
New York Communities for Change Inc
PROGRAM Support
Brooklyn, NY$1.1M2024
Climate Organizing Hub
PROGRAM support
Brooklyn, NY$874K2024
Climate Organizing Hub
PROGRAM support
Brooklyn, NY$860K2023
New York Communities for Change Inc
GRANTS TO CARRY OUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$620K2019
Food & Water Watch
Food and Water watch
Washington, DC$212K2022
Shelter Cove
statewide housing coalition
Hilton Head Island, SC$200K2023
Food & Water Watch
Food and Water watch
Washington, DC$191K2024
Food and Water Watch
GRANTS TO CARRY OUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Washington, DC$131K2018
New York Public Interest Research Group
Grassroots effort to educate and engage NY in support of gas ban in new infrastructure
New York, NY$119K2024
Public Policy & Edu
Statewide housing coalition
Albany, NY$45K2022
Make the Road Ny
statewide housing coalition
Brooklyn, NY$45K2023
Public Policy & Education Fund of New York Inc
statewide housing coalition.
Albany, NY$45K2023

New York Communities Organizing Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.7M
2019$1.8M
2022$352K
2023$3.0M
2024$2.2M

How to apply for funding from New York Communities Organizing Fund

New York Communities Organizing Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nycofi.org.

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Frequently asked questions about New York Communities Organizing Fund

Does New York Communities Organizing Fund accept grant applications?
New York Communities Organizing Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does New York Communities Organizing Fund fund?
New York Communities Organizing Fund's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include New York Communities for Change Inc, New York Communities for Change Inc, New York Communities for Change Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does New York Communities Organizing Fund give in grants?
New York Communities Organizing Fund reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.2M over 22 grants.
Where is New York Communities Organizing Fund located?
New York Communities Organizing Fund is based in Brooklyn, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272332649.
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About this profile. This page is built from New York Communities Organizing Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with New York Communities Organizing Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.