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NEW YORK ROTARY FOUNDATION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF NEW YORK
CHESTER, NY · EIN 237058764 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nyrotary.org
revenue
$760K
expenses
$143K
net assets
$3.5M
employees
0
volunteers
7
program ratio
8%
mission · from form 990

HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS FUND THE INTERNATIONAL ROTARY CLUB AND ROTARY DISTRICT PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, PROVIDING HEALTHCARE, CLEAN WATER, FOOD, EDUCATION, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS, PRIMARILY IN THE DEVELOPING AREAS OF THE WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Rotary Foundation supports humanitarian initiatives through the Rotary Club of New York, focusing on food security, education, and health in underserved communities. It funds and operates local programs in New York City and supports international development efforts, primarily through partnerships with community organizations and Rotary-led projects. The foundation leverages technology and corporate sponsorships to scale impact.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Food Sospeso Initiative
Technology-driven platform connecting restaurants, donors, and community organizations to provide fresh meals to food-insecure individuals in New York City using a "Meals, Not Money" model with traceable QR code donations.
InTandem Cycling Support Program
Grants and volunteer service projects supporting adaptive cycling programs for people with disabilities in Central Park.
Malaika Kitchen Project
Community kitchen initiative providing nourishment and support, presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of New York.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
    • Building partnerships for food donation networks
      Establishes and certifies restaurant partners in the Food Sospeso network, such as Over Greens Salads & Juice, to expand community-based food donation infrastructure.
    • Delivering food donations through Food Sospeso
      Directly delivers food donations in New York City through the Food Sospeso humanitarian platform, including the distribution of donated premium Italian food products to partner organizations such as Sant’Egidio for homeless individuals and families.
    • Supporting meal distribution for vulnerable populations
      Supports the distribution of over 250 meals through partner organizations during food donation rollouts and collects prepaid meals for children in need using QR donation technology.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
    • Hosting leadership and awareness events at the United Nations
      Hosts annual breakfast events at the United Nations featuring speakers on global affairs and consciousness, drawing approximately 1,500 Rotarians each year for Rotary Day at the United Nations.
    • Organizing public events on global and diplomatic topics
      Hosts public events featuring high-level speakers such as Former UN Ambassador Chris Lu and Austrian Consul General Thomas Schlesinger to discuss U.S. and global affairs.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding and conducting service projects with InTandem Cycling
      Funds and collaborates on service projects with InTandem Cycling in Central Park, including grant-supported initiatives to support cycling for individuals with disabilities.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding humanitarian projects through Rotary networks
      Funds humanitarian projects via the International Rotary Club and Rotary Districts to improve quality of life in developing regions by supporting healthcare, clean water, food, education, and other essential needs.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Implementing maternal and child health programs in Côte d’Ivoire
      Directly implements a $5 million annual Programme of Cooperation in Côte d’Ivoire focused on maternal and child health, vaccination, girls' education, and women's economic activities.
  • Rotary Club Local and Global Service Initiatives 1 activity
    • Supporting international polio eradication efforts
      Conducts international service projects contributing to the global eradication of the polio virus, leveraging Rotary’s global network.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$760K
Contributions & grants$521K69%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$239K31%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses8%
Admin / overhead92%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.48M
Cash$150K
Investments$3.33M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.48M
Liquid reserves292.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +679.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • BARBAROS KARAAHMET — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAN ERBILGIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • GERARD SCHRIFFEN — CHAIR
  • HELEN REISLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • LARRY COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LEVENT OZKURT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Austrian Consulate in NYC Partner — Collaborated with the Austrian Consulate through a consular session featuring Consul General Thomas Schlesinger.
  • FIASCONARO USA CORPORATION Partner — Corporate donor providing food products for distribution through the Food Sospeso platform.
  • Fiasconaro Partner — Partner in the Food Sospeso humanitarian initiative.
  • Fiasconaro Partner — Partnered with Food Sospeso and Sant’Egidio in a food donation initiative.
  • Firefighters Partner — Long-term association with New York City firefighters in recognition of their service to the city.
  • InTandem Cycling Partner — Collaborated with for a service project and received grant support in Central Park.
  • InTandem Cycling Partner — Provided grant funding and volunteer support for cycling programs.
  • InTandem Cycling Partner — Recipient of a grant and service project support from the Rotary Club of New York.
  • NYPD Partner — Long-term association with the New York City Police Department in recognition of their service to the city.
  • New York State Assembly Government — Represented by Assembly Member Michael Novakhov, who offered support for the initiative.
  • Over Greens Salads & Juice Partner — First restaurant partner in the Food Sospeso network, providing meals and event catering.
  • Rotary Club Wien-Hofburg Partner — Co-hosted a virtual joint club meeting on economic development.
  • Rotary Club of New York Network — Initiating organization and ongoing operational partner of the Food Sospeso platform.
  • Rotary International Partner — Collaborated with UNICEF through a Memorandum of Understanding to support global polio eradication.
  • Sant'Egidio Partner — Received first major food donation through the Food Sospeso humanitarian platform.
  • Sant’Egidio Partner — Charitable organization receiving and distributing food donations in Manhattan.
  • Sant’Egidio Partner — Partner in the Food Sospeso humanitarian initiative.
  • The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral Partner — Represented at launch event by Father Luigi Portarulo; expressed support for collaboration.
  • Turkish House Partner — Hosted the Food Sospeso launch event and supported humanitarian innovation dialogue.
  • UNICEF Government — President Elect Malika Abrous previously served as UNICEF Representative in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
  • UNICEF Partner — Collaborated with UNICEF through leadership role in implementing a national program for women and children in Côte d’Ivoire.
  • UNICEF Partner — Had a formal partnership with Rotary International in support of global polio eradication, managed through UNICEF's Programme Funding Office.
  • United Nations Partner — Co-hosted a breakfast event featuring a talk on consciousness and human transformation.
  • United Nations Partner — Longstanding partnership including joint events such as Rotary Day at the United Nations and monthly breakfast meetings with UN officials.
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.

  • Inner Transformation Drives Social Change
    methodology: inner_transformation_leads_to_social_change
    By fostering individual shifts in understanding and consciousness, we produce improved personal health, relationships, and purpose, because these internal changes aggregate into community and societal transformation.
  • Integrated Women and Children Development
    methodology: two_generation_approach
    By combining health services, girls' education access, and women's economic development in one program, we advance gender equity and child well-being because interconnected challenges require coordinated solutions that compound benefits across generations.
  • Meals, Not Money Model
    methodology: meals_not_money
    By channeling donations directly into fresh meals through partner restaurants instead of cash transfers, we ensure dignified, transparent food distribution because it reduces misuse risk and strengthens local economies while meeting immediate nutritional needs.
  • Strategic Partnerships for Scale and Impact
    methodology: strategic_partnerships
    By forming targeted partnerships with organizations like Rotary International, we amplify reach and effectiveness in global health and humanitarian initiatives because shared resources and coordinated action accelerate progress toward common goals.