named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management
Offers personalized support to callers navigating abortion access, including referrals and resource coordination.
Direct Abortion Funding
Pays clinics directly for abortion procedures for low-income individuals, including New Yorkers and out-of-state callers.
Fund-A-Thon
Annual grassroots fundraising campaign where community members raise money for NYAAF between March and May 31.
Travel and Lodging Support
Provides financial assistance and logistical support for abortion seekers who must travel, including those from states with abortion bans.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Reproductive Health Access and Support Services 2 activities
- Delivering case management and logistical support for abortion accessOffers comprehensive support including case management, resource connections, emotional support, and logistical coordination to individuals seeking abortion care in New York. Volunteer case managers respond to calls and emails within 48 hours, helping callers navigate funding, insurance (including Medicaid), and travel needs.
- Providing financial assistance for abortion careProvides direct financial support to cover the cost of abortions for individuals regardless of income, age, or citizenship status, including those traveling to New York from other states and countries. The organization has pledged over $7.7 million in direct funding since the Dobbs decision, supporting nearly 12,000 abortion seekers from 41 U.S. states, territories, and 26 countries.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Distributing educational materials on abortion accessProduces and distributes an introductory zine about abortion access through community-based print and sharing efforts to increase public knowledge and reduce barriers to care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3.03M
Contributions & grants$3.03M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.57M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$291K
Grants paid out$1.11M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.26M
Cash$1.32M
Investments$0
Liabilities$39K
Net assets$2.22M
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +72.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHELSEA WILLIAMS DIGGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $163K |
board members · 8
- ADJOA SANKOFIA TETTEH — DIRECTOR
- CHELSEA INFINITY — DIRECTOR
- EMILY SUN — DIRECTOR
- JAEL HUMPHREY SKOMER — DIRECTOR
- KARLA SALGUERO — DIRECTOR
- MADELEINE DURANTE — DIRECTOR
- SARAH GLOWA KOLLISCH — DIRECTOR
- WEN HUA YANG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- A24 Partner — Co-hosted a fundraiser event for NYAAF at Cherry Lane Theatre.
- Cherry Lane Theatre Partner — Hosted a fundraiser event in support of NYAAF.
- Grassroots Leadership Collective Partner — Collaborates on movement-building initiatives grounded in reproductive justice principles.
- If/When/How Partner — Connects callers to If/When/How’s Repro Legal Helpline for legal support.
- Indigenous Women Rising Partner — Collaborates with or refers to Indigenous Women Rising for abortion funding and reproductive sovereignty support for Native and Indigenous peoples.
- Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline Partner — Connects callers to the Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline for medical support from expert clinicians.
- NYCLU Partner — Collaborates with NYAAF on advocacy efforts related to abortion access and the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Fund.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Directs callers to NYC Sexual Health Clinics operated by the city for medication abortion services.
- National Abortion Helpline Partner — Collaborates to split the costs of abortion procedures for eligible callers.
- National Abortion Hotline Partner — Referenced as a resource for callers needing financial support during NYAAF's helpline closure.
- National Network of Abortion Funds Network — Referenced as a network through which individuals can find abortion funds, indicating NYAAF's affiliation.
- National Network of Abortion Funds Network — Refers callers to local abortion funds through the NNAF network if they are not in New York State.
- abortion funds nationwide Coalition — Participates annually in the Fund-A-Thon grassroots fundraising campaign alongside other abortion funds across the country.
- abortion providers in New York State Partner — Works with most abortion providers in New York State to make direct funding pledges on behalf of callers.
strategies · 4
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.
- Centering Lived Experience in Leadership and Service Deliverymethodology: participatory_leadership_modelBy centering the leadership and expertise of people most impacted by reproductive oppression, the organization ensures culturally responsive and effective support because those with direct experience are best positioned to guide solutions.
- Community-Centered Reproductive Justice Frameworkmethodology: reproductive_justice_frameworkBy grounding services in community care and reproductive justice principles, the organization advances systemic change because collective power and lived expertise are essential to dismantling structural barriers and ensuring equitable access.
- Direct Financial and Logistical Support Modelmethodology: financial_access_modelBy providing direct financial assistance and case management, the organization enables individuals to access abortion care they otherwise could not afford, because economic and logistical barriers are primary obstacles to timely care.
- Intersectional Structural Barrier Interventionmethodology: structural-barrier-interventionBy identifying and addressing financial, logistical, social, and systemic obstacles faced by marginalized communities, the organization improves access because abortion barriers are compounded by race, geography, and economic injustice.