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Powering Forward Together: 2025 Neighborhood Dinner Reflections

Powering Forward Together: 2025 Neighborhood Dinner Reflections

We gathered in Brooklyn to pay tribute to extraordinary honorees and community partners who are advancing innovative and bold solutions.

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Rooted in New York, Changing the World

$133 million to 500 partners advancing job training, housing access, abortion care, and safety—38 years of committed support by The Foundation.

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Lead change with us

A collective for the next generation of philanthropic voices, the Emerging Leaders Network is a great way to hone yours. Become an ambassador for The New York Women’s Foundation.

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Gift a Legacy of Change

Planned giving is a sustainable way to help us build the future we all believe in. Be a part of the Polly W. Guth Legacy Circle with a carefully structured legacy gift.

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Celebrating Impact:
Our 2024 Journey

Celebrating Impact:
Our 2024 Journey

This past year, The Foundation awarded over $8.5 million to 125 community partners, impacting more than 500,000 people. Our investments help provide job training, access to affordable housing, abortion care, and safety, while nurturing vital community networks that uplift and support families.

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CATALYZING CHANGE TOGETHER

In partnership with donor activists and community leaders, we create a supportive environment for community-based solutions

Our Work

FORGING FAIR FUTURES

Since 1987, The New York Women’s Foundation has powered over 500 organizations working for gender, racial and economic rights in NYC and beyond

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BREAKING NEW GROUND

A bellwether for social change, New York is where we have historically seeded causes that have gone on to inspire, support and catalyze changemakers across the United States. This includes grassroots activists, philanthropic foundations as well as policy makers.

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BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Read the latest: news, views, reports and deep dives from the ground.

Powering Forward Together: Reflections from the 2025 Neighborhood Dinner
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Powering Forward Together: Reflections from the 2025 Neighborhood Dinner

October 11, 2025
From intention to impact, strategically
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From intention to impact, strategically

October 5, 2025
In Memoriam: Agnes Gund (1938-2025)
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In Memoriam: Agnes Gund (1938-2025)

September 22, 2025
Support in Action: Bridging Disability and Gender Justice Intersection
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Support in Action: Bridging Disability and Gender Justice Intersection

September 10, 2025
The Neighborhood Dinner Story
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The Neighborhood Dinner Story

August 14, 2025
Beyond Intro 47: A Commitment to Powering Justice for NYC’s Smallest Entrepreneurs
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Beyond Intro 47: A Commitment to Powering Justice for NYC’s Smallest Entrepreneurs

July 29, 2025
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July 1, 2025

OUR IMPACT

38 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT

Pioneering trust-based, participatory grantmaking in the 1980s, The Foundation has consistently grown its fund and evolved its strategy to stand behind its community partners at the frontlines of social change.

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OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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Core Areas

BUILDING COMMON GROUND

In pursuit of a fair future for all, we support organizations that uplift the underrepresented. Learn more about our interconnected areas of focus:

Economic and Environmental Justice

Safety, Health & Bodily Autonomy

Civic Engagement, Democracy & Leadership

Our impact

ROOTED IN NYC, CHANGING THE WORLD

Our cross-cultural alliance of community partners work in New York City and beyond. The impact of our relentless support for those leading real social change reverberates far beyond the five boroughs.

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California

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The Bronx

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This map represents active grants and grants made in the current fiscal year. Data may not represent the full geographical scope of our community partners’ work.

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2026 Celebrating Women Breakfast

Mark your calendars for our largest gathering of the year: the 2026 Celebrating Women Breakfast.

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As a public community foundation, we raise every dollar we invest. Explore ways to give towards the city we love and the wider world it impacts.

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