named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Innovation Grant
Annual grant awarded to NYC nonprofits to fund innovative programs addressing community needs; examples include alumni programs for youth aging out of foster care, peer navigator initiatives for youth violence prevention, and expansion of prenatal support services
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 2 activities
- Facilitating member-led community service and volunteeringEngages members in skill-based volunteering and community service actions to support grant recipient organizations.
- Operating as a fully volunteer-powered organizationRuns without paid staff or office-related costs by relying entirely on volunteers to carry out operations and drive community change in New York City.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 2 activities
- Funding youth-focused initiatives in NYCProvides grants that fund specific youth programs including a Peer Navigators initiative connecting young people to education, employment, health, and wellness resources; mentoring for young women focused on personal and professional development; and an alumni program with peer mentoring, matched savings, and skill-building workshops for youth aging out of foster care.
- Supporting youth engagement in philanthropyGuides next-generation teens in awarding a $10,000 grant to NYC nonprofits, fostering youth involvement in charitable giving and volunteering.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Enhancing grantee impact through capacity buildingTracks grant outcomes and maintains ongoing relationships with grantee partners to amplify impact beyond financial contributions, including promoting volunteer opportunities and facilitating sponsorships.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Expanding access to collective giving via fellowship programsOperates the Founders Fellowship program, which provides women under 35 with hands-on experience in collective grantmaking and covers membership costs for those unable to contribute financially, offering waived dues during the first year.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding NYC nonprofits through collective grantmakingAwards annual $100,000 Innovation and Transformation Grants to one or more New York City-based nonprofit organizations serving the five boroughs, with multiple grants awarded when funding exceeds $200,000. Aggregates 100% of member donations into these grants.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Improving digital accessibility for usersWorks to make its website easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$526K
Contributions & grants$511K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$481K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$422K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$617K
Cash$611K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$562K
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +71.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 22
- ALEXANDRA STEWART — DIRECTOR (FORMER)
- ALY MURRAY — DIRECTOR (AS OF 06/03/26)
- ALYSSA ROUSSO — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA CAVALIERO — DIRECTOR
- AMY DAVIDSON — DIRECTOR (AS OF 06/03/26)
- ANDREA BERNARD — SECRETARY
- AUTUMN FIGUEROA — DIRECTOR
- DALIA DARWISH — TREASURER
- ELIZABETH FREDERICKS — DIRECTOR (AS OF 06/03/26)
- EMILY ADES — CO-PRESIDENT
- HOPE BUERKLE — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER KASMIN — SECRETARY (FORMER)
- KATHLEEN DILL — DIRECTOR
- KISHA NUNEZ — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN ALBERT — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN GIRSHON — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- MATHILDE SANSON — DIRECTOR (FORMER)
- MINDY WIGUTOW — CO-PRESIDENT
- RISA SCHESSEL — DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA MANDOR — DIRECTOR
- SYLVIA MONTAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- ADA Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2026 to support creation of adaptive equipment for individuals with disabilities.
- Adaptive Design Association Partner — 2026 grantee finalist; supported through donation and sponsorship coordination
- Adaptive Design Association Partner — Recipient of a $100,000 innovation grant from Impact 100 NYC.
- Andromeda Community Initiative Partner — 2026 grantee finalist; supported through donation and sponsorship coordination
- Charity Navigator Network — Partnered for providing information on corporate matching gift programs.
- City Living NY Partner — Grant recipient organization supporting youth aging out of foster care.
- City Living NY Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2024 to support youth aging out of foster care.
- Emma’s Torch Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2025 to support culinary training programs for refugees.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach
- Family Legal Care Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2025 to support legal empowerment for parents and caregivers in Family Court.
- Fiver Children’s Foundation Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2021 to support year-round youth development programs for children from underserved communities.
- Futures and Options Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2022 to support paid internships and career development for high school students.
- GallopNYC Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2025 to support therapeutic horsemanship for individuals with disabilities.
- Harlem Grown Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2023 to support youth education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
- Impact 100 Global Network — Member of the global Impact 100 network of women-led philanthropic chapters
- Impact 100 NYC Network — Part of the global collective giving grantmaking movement.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach
- Kings Against Violence Initiative, Inc. (KAVI) Partner — Grant recipient organization working to prevent youth violence through education and community mobilization.
- Kings Against Violence Initiative, Inc. (KAVI) Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2024 to prevent interpersonal violence among young people.
- LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used for public communication and outreach
- NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene Government — Provides training support for KAVI's Peer Navigators initiative.
- NYC nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with New York City nonprofits by funding critical services and volunteering time and talents.
- Nido de Esperanza Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2024 to support holistic family programming during the first 1000 days of life.
- Parole Prep Project Partner — Recipient of a $100,000 innovation grant from Impact 100 NYC.
- Parole Preparation Project Partner — 2026 grantee finalist; supported through donation coordination, sponsorship facilitation, and volunteer promotion
- Parole Preparation Project Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2026 to support legal assistance for parole-eligible individuals in New York State prisons.
- Pawsability Partner — 2026 grantee finalist; supported through donation coordination and sponsorship facilitation
- Pawsability Dog Club Partner — Recipient of a $100,000 innovation grant from Impact 100 NYC.
- Pawsability Dog Club Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2026 to support vocational training and career pathways for autistic and neurodivergent individuals in pet care.
- Rocking the Boat Partner — Recipient of a grant from Impact 100 NYC in 2025 to support youth development through boat building, sailing, and environmental science.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Giving Modelmethodology: collective_givingBy pooling individual $1,000 donations from members, we award transformative $100,000 grants to nonprofits, because aggregating small contributions into large grants maximizes community impact and leverages collective power to address pressing local needs.
- Democratic Governance in Grantmakingmethodology: one-member-one-voteBy giving each member one vote regardless of donation size, we promote equity in decision-making, because equal voting power ensures that grant choices reflect collective values rather than individual wealth, fostering inclusive and representative philanthropy.
- Inclusive Philanthropy Through Financial Equitymethodology: inclusive_philanthropyBy offsetting membership fees for diverse women, we increase equitable participation in collective giving, because reducing financial barriers enables a broader range of voices to shape philanthropic priorities and strengthens community representation in grant decisions.
- Participatory Member-Led Grantmakingmethodology: participatory_grantmakingBy involving all members in reviewing proposals, conducting site visits, and voting on grants, we produce more informed and community-aligned funding decisions, because democratic engagement fosters ownership, deeper philanthropic learning, and equitable impact.
- Zero Overhead Grantmaking Modelmethodology: zero_overhead_modelBy operating entirely through volunteer labor and directing 100% of member-raised funds to grantees, we increase donor trust and funding efficiency, because eliminating administrative costs ensures maximum dollar-to-impact conversion and reinforces commitment to nonprofit empowerment.