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For Long Island. Forever.

You care about your community. We can help. Improve the quality of life on Long Island and beyond.

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Create a fund that matches your priorities

Whether you care about families in need, the environment, justice, democracy, the arts—all the above, or something else—you can create a fund tailored to your charitable goals.

Amplify your impact

Through community-powered giving, you can make a bigger difference. Combine your generosity with others to create a strategic and lasting impact on the causes you care about.

Donor-advised funds (DAFs)

We created the first DAF in 1931 and have successfully managed them ever since. You can donate a variety of assets and have access to our issue-area expertise, exclusive events, an easy-to-use grantmaking portal, and personal service.

Start your legacy, today

Your generosity can live on forever, fueling a thoughtful response to changing needs in New York, Long Island, Westchester, and beyond.

For New York. Forever.

Get in Touch!

We’d love to discuss your giving goals.

 

Take a moment to share your information and we’ll reach out.
You can also contact us at LongIsland@thenytrust.org
or 1 (833) – 4YOURNY.

I refer many clients to The New York Community Trust's Long Island office for their charitable giving decisions. I like the foundation because of their high-touch relationship with clients and their local, personalized approach.

Lisa Rispoli, partner-in-charge of Trust & Estate Services at Grassi

...I feel great about working with The New York Community Trust. I just can’t say enough about them.

Patricia Marcin, partner at Rivkin Radler; chair of The New York Community Trust's Long Island Advisory Board

You care about making your community a better place. We can help.

You name the cause. We connect your generosity with high-impact nonprofits working in that area.

Children & Teens

Environment

Justice

Democracy

Arts

Health

LGBTQ+ New Yorkers

Housing & Economic Opportunity

People with Disabilities

Older Adults

You Name the Cause

Children & Teens

Champion opportunity and education

Join us to build a brighter future for the next generation. Together we can support projects that advocate for better schools, improve literacy, increase access to high-quality childcare, and prepare young people to become engaged citizens.

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Environment

Create a greener future

Our planet needs our protection. Together we can slow and adapt to climate change, improve our parks, reduce toxic exposure, and protect wildlife habitats.

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Justice

Stand up for justice & equity

Join us to protect civil liberties, increase access to legal support, and advance the rights of women, immigrants, Black and indigenous people, and others.

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Democracy

Strengthen our democracy

Together, we’re strengthening our democracy and ensuring communities in our region have equal opportunities to make their voices heard and take part in the political process. We promote civic engagement and get out the vote, increase census participation, help nonprofit media keep communities well-informed, and more.

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Arts

Strengthen the Arts 

The arts enrich every aspect of urban living. Together, we can create affordable spaces for artists, improve arts education, develop the talent of historically underrepresented artists, and diversify audiences across the region.

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Health

Make New York Healthier

Patient-centered, equitable, and accessible health care benefits everyone. With the generosity of people like you, we can support innovation in medical research, strengthen health systems, and help New Yorkers get the care they need.

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LGBTQ+ New Yorkers

Support LGBTQ+ Communities

Join us to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, illuminate and preserve LGBTQ+ history, and make health care, housing, and legal support available for LGBTQ+ Communities.

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Housing & Economic Opportunity

Create opportunity

Everyone deserves access to stable housing, ample and nutritious food, and rewarding work with equitable pay. With your partnership, we help nonprofits advocate for safe and affordable housing, reform food systems, and provide job training and other employment services.

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People with Disabilities

Create a more accessible society

With the generosity of people like you, we support advocacy for more inclusive and accessible schools, workplaces, cultural attractions, and public transit, while providing resources and support to New Yorkers with disabilities.

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Older Adults

Improve Life for Older Adults

Together, we’re making New York a better place to grow old. With your partnership, we support training for home care workers, create opportunities for older adults to become leaders in their communities, and make it easier for New Yorkers to age at home.

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You Name the Cause

Tell us about the issues that matter to you

How would you like to make a difference locally? Let us know, and we’ll work with you to find the most effective ways to make a meaningful difference.

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Connect With Us

Marie C. Smith

Director of Donor Relations & Communications, Long Island

Email: msmith@thenytrust.org

Phone: (631) 450-4052

Marie C. Smith

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