named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
ABNY Women
Working Women’s Network launched in 2016 to connect and empower women across sectors in New York City; founded by Samantha Rudin Earls.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Policy Advocacy & Research 3 activities
- Advocating for civic improvements and major events in New York CityAdvocates for policies and initiatives that enhance quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors. Led the successful bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, implemented a strategic plan for the 2020 Census to maximize participation and confidentiality, and spearheaded the I LOVE NY campaign.
- Convening cross-sector leaders for civic advancementBrings together leaders from corporate, nonprofit, labor, educational, health, cultural, and government sectors to advance public policies and ideas that improve New York City. Represents a coalition of organizations across these sectors to drive collective action.
- Producing research on New York City’s civic and economic futureConducts and publishes original research to inform policy and decision-making on issues affecting the long-term vitality and equity of New York City.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Building capacity through professional networks and civic engagementSupports young professionals through educational and civic engagement opportunities, launches sector-specific industry councils for digital gaming, film & television, and live performance, and operates ABNY Women—a network that connects and empowers women across sectors through forums and leadership development.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding community-based organizations in New York CityProvides grants to small-to-midsize nonprofits across New York City's five boroughs to support social, educational, and civic initiatives. Also funds community-based organizations to ensure broad public participation in and benefit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the World Cup for All Community Grant Program.
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Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
- Implementing direct-service initiatives to strengthen communitiesConducts special projects such as Operation Clean Sweep to mobilize building owners to clean sidewalks, supports emergency pandemic response by securing medical supplies and hospital capacity, establishes shelter testing programs for the Department of Homeless Services, operates the NYC Mobile Bus Vaccine program that administered over 500,000 vaccines, and oversees the OneLIC plan for housing and infrastructure investments in Long Island City.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Leading citywide cultural and community engagement campaignsProduces the "Together, We Are New York" campaign to celebrate cultural diversity through neighborhood activations, public art installations, and community engagement across all five boroughs.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing civic contributions through awards programsAdministers the Spirit of ABNY Award to honor New Yorkers who exemplify partnership and stewardship, and annually presents the Lew Rudin Founder’s Award to individuals for exceptional civic contributions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$460K
Contributions & grants$421K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$78K17%
Other revenue$-39K
expenses
Total expenses$394K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$143K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.21M
Cash$481K
Investments$1.73M
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$2.21M
Liquid reserves67.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAD PURKEY | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $190K |
board members · 9
- ALAN VAN CAPELLE — TREASURER
- JENNIFER RAAB — DIRECTOR
- JILL SUNG — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA ORNST — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT LEHRMAN — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN RUBENSTEIN — CHAIRMAN
- TERESA GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- TRAVIS TERRY — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM C RUDIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- ABNY member organization Network — Employment by an ABNY member organization qualifies individuals for waived membership dues in the ABNY Women network.
- Department of Small Business Services Partner — Served as a Policy Advisor in the Commissioner’s Office.
- Google Inc. Partner — Project partner that assists with operating the site and providing services.
- Grand Central Partnership Partner — Represented through Tishman Speyer's participation on its Executive Committee.
- Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance Partner — Represented through Tishman Speyer's participation on its Executive Committee.
- Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) Partner — Community partner in the Bronx for the "Together, We Are New York" campaign, co-leading community conversations and art project development in Kingsbridge.
- Long Island City Partnership Partner — Represented through Tishman Speyer's participation on its Executive Committee.
- Louis Armstrong House Museum (LAHM) Partner — Community partner in Queens for the "Together, We Are New York" campaign, hosting culmination events and supporting community art projects in Corona.
- Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Partner — Served as Chief of Staff for an agency focused on strengthening New York City’s creative economy.
- NYC Department of Design and Construction Partner — Hosts events with ABNY, including an exclusive "At the Table" series featuring Commissioner Paul A. Ochoa.
- New York City Department of Homeless Services Partner — Collaborated to establish and manage a citywide shelter testing program during the pandemic.
- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Partner — Collaborated on initiatives under the “Housing New York 2.0” plan.
- New York City Economic Development Corporation Partner — Worked on government and community relations to support economic development.
- New York City agencies Government — Government agencies with which ABNY shares personally identifiable information for operational purposes.
- Real Estate Board of New York Partner — Represented through Tishman Speyer's participation on its Executive Committee.
- Renegade Performance Group Partner — Community partner in Brooklyn for the "Together, We Are New York" campaign, supporting arts engagement and community events in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
- Robert Tisch Partner — Co-organized the founding "power breakfast" and helped launch ABNY alongside Lew Rudin.
- Steven Rubenstein Partner — Chairman of ABNY, providing leadership and direction to the organization.
- Sundog Theatre, Inc. Partner — Community partner in Staten Island for the "Together, We Are New York" campaign, supporting arts engagement and public installations in New Brighton.
- Uptown Grand Central Partner — Community partner in Manhattan for the "Together, We Are New York" campaign, leading engagement and events in East Harlem.
- Webline Partner — Web design partner for ABNY's website
- Weeksville Heritage Center Partner — Community partner in Brooklyn for the "Together, We Are New York" campaign, hosting culmination events and supporting community-based art projects in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
- World Cup for All Partner — Collaborates on community grant events to support inclusive programming around the FIFA World Cup.
- community-based organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based organizations to support vulnerable New Yorkers through special projects and grant programs.
- corporations Partner — Collaborates with corporate entities as part of its membership coalition.
- educational, cultural, and health institutions Partner — Partners with educational, cultural, and health institutions as part of its membership coalition.
- government authorities Government — Works with government authorities as part of its membership coalition.
- nonprofits Partner — Collaborates with nonprofit organizations as part of its membership coalition.
- unions Partner — Collaborates with labor unions as part of its membership coalition.
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.
- Advancing Gender Equity Through Dialogue and Collective Actionmethodology: gender-equity-through-dialogueBy facilitating dialogue and collective action among women across sectors, we advance workplace and societal change, because shared narratives and coordinated advocacy amplify impact and shift institutional norms.
- Community-Focused Grantmaking to Strengthen Civic Capacitymethodology: community-focused grantmakingBy directing funds to small-to-midsize nonprofits in New York City, we enhance community well-being and drive local improvement, because grassroots organizations are best positioned to understand and respond to the needs of their communities.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Urban Solutionsmethodology: cross-sector_collaborationBy convening leaders across corporate, nonprofit, labor, educational, health, cultural, and government sectors, we produce more effective and coordinated responses to New York City's economic and social challenges, because diverse stakeholders bring complementary resources, expertise, and legitimacy to collective action.
- Inclusive Problem Solving for Equitable Outcomesmethodology: inclusive_problem_solvingBy integrating diverse community perspectives into solution design, we produce more equitable and contextually relevant responses to public challenges, because inclusive processes ensure that marginalized voices shape the priorities and implementation of civic initiatives.
- Leadership Development Through Civic Engagementmethodology: leadership-development-through-civic-engagementBy engaging young professionals in education and civic involvement, we cultivate a pipeline of future civic leaders, because early exposure to cross-sector challenges and networks fosters long-term commitment to urban improvement.