Of grants awarded, the majority were renewals, with a handful of new grants for organizations that were invited to apply based on advisory committee, donor, and staff recommendations.
The Black-Led Movement Fund is thrilled to share that we’ve welcomed a new member to our team: Jardyn Lake (they/them) who will serve as the fund’s Senior Program Associate.
A total of $3.9 million will be awarded to 50 organizations from 18 states and the District of Columbia to support visual arts programs, exhibitions, and curatorial research projects that contribute to artistic flourishing around the country.
Three major grants significantly expand the Foundation’s global Health Initiative, focusing on sharing New York-based expertise around the world to improve access to essential health care.
Philanthropic intermediaries play an important role, often serving as a liaison between foundations and nonprofits in re-granting foundation resources and providing important technical assistance and hands-on support to grantees.
Grantees include organizations focused on keeping housing-unstable New Yorkers in their homes, supporting criminal justice reform, and promoting mental health.