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FRIENDS OF YORK UNIVERSITY INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 522066024 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$493K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$0
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

ADVANCE EDUCATION BY SUPPORTING SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE THE PURPOSES OF YORK UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, CANADA, AS DESIGNATED AND DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF YORK UNIVERSITY INC is a New York-based nonprofit that supports educational and research initiatives at York University in Toronto, Canada. The organization primarily functions as a grantmaking body, directing funds to academic programs, research projects, and student support services at the university as determined by its board of directors.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $164K
    GRANT TO YORK UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
  2. #2 $10K
    GRANT TO YORK UNIVERSITY, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY SOCCER TEAM.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Research Grant for PTP1B Inhibition
Support for scientific research under Dr. Sam Benchimol at York University targeting PTP1B protein inhibition with therapeutic applications in diabetes, obesity, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Scholarship and Graduate Research Support
Funding for student scholarships and graduate research infrastructure at York University, including support for the Graduate Study Research Building.
Sexuality Studies Program Support
Funding for academic programs and research in sexuality studies at York University, including support for the Margaret R. Rossiter School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies.
Support for Lassonde School of Engineering
Grants to advance educational opportunities and research capabilities at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University.
Support for Schulich School of Business
Grants to enhance educational offerings and student support at the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Waste Wiki Project
Grant to support the University's Waste Wiki Project, an initiative focused on waste management and sustainability research.
York University Soccer Team Support
Grants to support the men's soccer team at York University, including funding for team operations and athletic development.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 3 activities
    • Funding academic infrastructure and scholarship initiatives at York University
      Funds capital and academic support projects at York University, including the graduate study research building, Dean's Tribute Fund honoring Den Horvathy, York University Scholarship Fund, and the Margaret R. Rossiter School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
    • Funding athletic programs at York University
      Funds the men's soccer team (also referred to as the university soccer team) at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, supporting intercollegiate athletics through financial contributions.
    • Funding educational programs at York University
      Funds a range of educational initiatives at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, including the Lassonda School of Engineering, Schulich School of Business, and sexuality studies program. Supports enhanced educational opportunities and academic advancement across multiple schools and departments.
  • Diabetes and Kidney Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding scientific research at York University
      Funds research on PTP1B inhibition for therapeutic applications in type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and Rett syndrome, led by Dr. Sam Benchimol at York University in Toronto, Canada.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding sustainability and knowledge-sharing projects at York University
      Funds the Waste Wiki Project at York University in Toronto, Canada, supporting sustainability-focused research and public knowledge dissemination.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$493K
Contributions & grants$489K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.03M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$484K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -52.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ADRIAN WOLFBERG — PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA BOTTOMSLEY — TREASURER / DIRECTOR
  • ZACHARY ABELLA — SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • York University Partner — Receives grants from FRIENDS OF YORK UNIVERSITY INC to support educational, research, and student programs.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Board-Directed Grantmaking
    methodology: board_directed_grantmaking
    By directing funds toward special projects at York University as determined by its board, the organization leverages centralized expertise to prioritize high-impact educational initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and institutional needs.