PHILANTHROPY NEW YORK INC

Programs

1. Fiscal sponsorship is a service philanthropy new york offers to strengthen the capacity of grant-making organizations to fulfill their respective missions to serve the public good. Charitable groups, projects, and donor collaborations are offered a tax-exempt home so they can focus on their mission and efficiently manage back-office operations. Pny provides administrative services such as accounting, human resources, and grants management, thereby enabling the sponsored project to focus on mission-related activities such as programming and fundraising.

   $4,093,724 spentof which $833,550 as grants$382,780 earned by the program
   53% of program spending

2. Learning and programs: philanthropy new york's learning programs convene and connect funders, seed critical conversations, and build our members' capacities in their roles and in their work in the field. The organization designs robust learning opportunities that equip members to understand and adapt to shifting norms and emerging trends in the field. Programs help members cultivate key skills and implement practice models that fit their unique needs. Topics range from the professional and leadership development of grantmakers, to public policy and advocacy, to specific funding issues such as the arts, health, education, justice reform and the environment. We prioritize programming that helps funders address root causes of inequity through their philanthropic practices and learning that helps members operationalize equity commitments internally.

   $1,405,044 spent$97,588 earned by the program
   18% of program spending

3. Member engagement and communications: philanthropy new york serves as a connector, consultant, and problem solver for its members. Philanthropy new york staff connect members to their peers and to research, resources, and reports to answer a myriad of challenging questions ranging from the deeply technical aspects of philanthropy, such as grants management to the governance and engagement of board members and trustees. Pny provides a variety of cohort experiences designed to build leadership at every stage of members' careers - from early to seasoned professionals. The organization utilizes its communications to amplify learning from programs, lift the voices of members on critical issues, and share knowledge across the sector. Pny communications support policy and advocacy efforts that amplify the voice of the field and advocate for a stronger philanthropic and nonprofit ecosystem.

   $1,272,470 spent
   16% of program spending

4. Public policy engagement: philanthropy new york engages in public policy efforts that promote effective philanthropy and build stronger communities. The organization fosters relationships between members and local and federal officials to exchange knowledge and shape local, state and federal legislation; provides analysis, insights, and calls to action via communications such as the public policy corner; and issues public policy statements supporting nonprofits and systemic change. Philanthropy new york advocates for or against legislation affecting nonprofits and foundations, including presenting testimony, visiting elected officials and submitting amicus briefs. Network building: philanthropy new york facilitates funder collaboration by managing peer-to-peer professional networks and issue-based working groups. These networks are designed to help members learn what's happening at their colleagues' foundations, exchange lessons learned and strategies for strengthening practice, navigate the sector and form lasting connections that improve their own work and that of the larger sector. Peer professional networks are a place where participants can share advice and offer support on…

   $972,779 spent
   13% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $7,744,017.