Oscar Williams and Gene Derwood
Poet-anthologist and poet-artist lived ascetically in a “cold-water penthouse.” Left legacy at The Trust for emerging artists. Oscar Williams (1899-1964)…
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The New York Community Trust Debuts New Brand Identity, Honoring 100 Years of Philanthropic Impact
The New Identity Marks The Trust’s First Brand Refresh in Decades FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 04, 2024 CONTACT: Courtney Biggs, Senior…
The New York Community Trust Brings Together Long Island and Westchester Community Foundations Under One Brand as Part of Centennial Celebration
The Trust Renews its Commitment to Philanthropic Efforts Throughout Greater New York and Beyond by Strengthening Synergies Between Offices Across…
The New York Community Trust Launches Centennial Celebration Honoring 100 Years of Philanthropic Impact
Looking Ahead, The Trust Reinforces Commitment to Democratizing Access to Philanthropy to Support Lasting Impact Across Eight NY Counties, Representing…
Benjamin Altman
A giant in retail whose patronage of visual art extended to New York City. Benjamin Altman (1840-1913) He built one…
Peleg S. Barber
A leader in business and politics, who is memorialized at The Trust by his grandchildren. Peleg S. Barber (1823-1901) When…
Samuel Prentiss Bailey
Cultivated French-American ties, memorialized through a fund at The Trust. Samuel Prentiss Bailey (1890-1959) The year was 1941. France was…
Harriett M. Bartlett
An early social worker Harriett M. Bartlett (1897-1987) In 1908 aboard a steamer headed for England, a Boston doctor walked the…
Eleanor Robson Belmont
A centenarian who contributed to New York City’s cultural enrichment and served on The Trust’s first distribution committee. Eleanor Robson…
William H. Berri
A life of art and design. He dedicated his fund at The Trust to scholarships. William H. Berri (1907-1961) When…