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West Harlem Development Corporation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 450722514  ·  Private foundation

West Harlem Development Corporation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $783K in grants paid and $63.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 569 individual grants from this funder — $12.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$783K
Annual giving (FY2019)
$63.0M
Total assets
569
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What West Harlem Development Corporation funds

West Harlem Development Corporation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for West Harlem Development Corporation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
West Harlem Arts Alliance
TO FOSTER THE EXPANSION AND CREATION OF NEW ARTS INITIATIVES AND DEVELOP NEW AREAS OF ARTS EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
New York, NY$200K2023
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
PROVIDE IN -PERSON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER AND CIVICS TRAINING COMPONENT OF ARISE! SUMMER PROGRAM
New York, NY$198K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
PROVIDE IN -PERSON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER AND CIVICS TRAINING COMPONENT OF ARISE! SUMMER PROGRAM
New York, NY$162K2023
Harlem Arts Alliance
CO-SPONSOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY HARLEM MUSIC FESTIVAL FROM AUGUST 9 THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2023
New York, NY$125K2023
Harlem Arts Alliance
CO-SPONSOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY HARLEM MUSIC FESTIVAL FROM AUGUST 9 THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2023
New York, NY$125K2024
Harlem Arts Alliance
CO -SPONSOR OF THE 4TH ANNUAL HARLEM MUSC FESTIVAL FROM
New York, NY$125K2022
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
SUMMER ARISE PROGRAM STIPENDS FOR 75 PARTICIPANTS
New York, NY$98K2022
Future Giants Organization
GRANT FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM
New York, NY$90K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem
PROVIDE IN -PERSON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER AND CIVICS TRAINING COMPONENT OF ARISE! SUMMER PROGRAM
New York, NY$75K2022
West Harlem Arts Alliance
TO FOSTER THE EXPANSION AND CREATION OF NEW ARTS INITIATIVES AND DEVELOP NEW AREAS OF ARTS EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
New York, NY$64K2024
Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc
EDUCATION PIPELINE'S BASELINE REPORT ON OUTCOMES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS.
New York, NY$62K2017
Figure Skating in Harlem Inc
FIGURE SKATING FOR WEST HARLEM GIRLS WITH INTENSE TUTORING.
New York, NY$50K2017
New York Math Academy and Coaching Services Inc
MATH TUTORING IN AFTER-SCHOOL.
New York, NY$50K2017
Ibrea Foundation
TO SUPPORT BRAIN-BASED HOLISTIC EDUCATION AND SOCIOEMOTIONAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$50K2017
Hypothekids Inc
IN SCHOOL STEM ACTIVITIES AT TEACHER'S COLLEGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL AND PS 36 AND A SUMMER PROGRAM.
New York, NY$50K2017

West Harlem Development Corporation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.4M
2019$686K
2020$1.5M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.4M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from West Harlem Development Corporation

West Harlem Development Corporation'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 westharlemdc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about West Harlem Development Corporation

Does West Harlem Development Corporation accept grant applications?
West Harlem Development Corporation'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 West Harlem Development Corporation fund?
West Harlem Development Corporation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include West Harlem Arts Alliance, Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does West Harlem Development Corporation give in grants?
West Harlem Development Corporation reported $783K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.5M over 569 grants.
Where is West Harlem Development Corporation located?
West Harlem Development Corporation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 450722514.
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About this profile. This page is built from West Harlem Development Corporation'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 West Harlem Development Corporation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.