What Philanthropy New York does

Philanthropy New York is a nonprofit regional association of grantmakers founded in 1979, headquartered in New York City with a second facility (the Philanthropy Center) at 1500 Broadway. It serves over 260 grantmaking institutions and nearly 5,000 philanthropic professionals across the New York metropolitan area, whose collective grantmaking exceeds $7 billion annually. Its core offerings include a multi-part PNY Core learning series (Legal, Financial, Evaluation, and Policy), the Philanthropy 101 onboarding curriculum developed with the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, the Essential Skills and Strategies (ESS) program for program officers, the Young Leaders Breakfast Club mentorship program, a Public Policy Fellowship, an Impact Investing Series, and PhilTV, a multimedia platform for curated video content.

The organization's underlying technology is modest and event-centric: a website (philanthropynewyork.org) with event registration and member directories, conference facilities equipped with livestreaming, video teleconferencing, and audio/video recording systems, and PhilTV for on-demand video content. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems, no app, and no public API. Core operations rely on standard association management software and digital communications channels including email newsletters, social media, and recorded program archives.

Revenue is generated through four streams: annual membership dues from grantmaking institutions (pricing not publicly disclosed), event registration fees ($150 for non-member funders, free for members), rental income from the 1500 Broadway conference facilities, and fundraising campaigns such as the Fund for 2025 which raised over $3.7 million. The organization is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, currently chaired by Don Chen (President, Surdna Foundation), with CEO Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham leading day-to-day operations. Its 2022-2027 Strategic Framework commits the organization to becoming an anti-racist institution while supporting members on their equity journeys.

Name

Philanthropy New York

Legal name

Philanthropy New York

Website

https://philanthropynewyork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philanthropy New York is a nonprofit regional association of grantmakers serving 260+ philanthropic institutions and nearly 5,000 professionals in the New York metro area, providing professional development, peer networking, public policy advocacy, and convening services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Membership Association Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Membership association
• Grantmaker community
• Philanthropy education
• Professional development
• Nonprofit networking

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for grantmaking institutions to access programs, resources, and networking opportunities.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from workshops, webinars, learning series, and conferences. Some events are free for members while non-members pay fees (e.g., $150 for non-member funders).
3. Conference Facilities Rental: Renting out their conference facilities (Philanthropy Center at 1500 Broadway) to members and member grantees for events, generating rental income at market rates.
4. Fundraising Campaign: The Fund for 2025 campaign raised over $3.7 million for strategic initiatives including space development, technology improvements, public policy fellowship, and programming enhancements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Philanthropy New York is a membership-based nonprofit regional association that provides educational programs, professional development, peer networking, and policy advocacy services to grantmaking institutions in the New York City metropolitan area. Its offerings include learning series (Legal, Financial, Evaluation, Policy), the Philanthropy 101 onboarding curriculum, the Young Leaders Breakfast Club mentorship program, the Public Policy Fellowship, working groups and affinity networks, conference facility rentals, and the PhilTV multimedia content library.

Product overview

Philanthropy New York is a regional association of grantmakers offering a comprehensive platform of educational programs, professional development resources, and networking services for philanthropic organizations. The core offering includes PNY Core learning series (Legal, Financial, Evaluation, and Policy programs), the Philanthropy 101 onboarding curriculum, and the Essential Skills and Strategies program for program officers. Additional offerings include the Young Leaders Breakfast Club mentorship program, Public Policy Fellowship, Impact Investing Series, and PhilTV multimedia platform. The organization also provides conference facilities, a member directory, regional event calendars, standardized grant application tools, and operates various affinity-based networks and working groups. Together, these products and services form an integrated ecosystem supporting the professional development and collaborative work of nearly 5,000 philanthropic professionals across the New York metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PNY Core Programs A multi-part learning series exploring fundamental areas of philanthropy (Legal, Financial, Evaluation, and Policy series), designed to meet the needs of philanthropic professionals at every stage of their career. Audience: grantmaking staff at member foundations.
• Philanthropy 101 A five-part interactive course designed to help new philanthropy staff with prior professional experience outside the sector understand philanthropic roles, history, and context. Audience: new program officers and early-career foundation staff.
• Essential Skills and Strategies (ESS) for Program Officers A three-day intensive curriculum that orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders, covering tools and skills for effective grantmaking and intuitive skills for social change work. Audience: new program officers and directors at member foundations.
• Young Leaders Breakfast Club (YLBC) A nine-month mentorship program engaging young philanthropic professionals with seasoned mentors for networking and professional development. Audience: emerging philanthropic leaders.
• Public Policy Fellowship A ten-year fellowship program that hires post-graduate professionals for two-year commitments to learn about the philanthropic sector while increasing PNY's capacity in government relations and issue-based organizing. Audience: post-graduate professionals and the philanthropic community.
• Impact Investing Series An educational series exploring how funders can achieve social impact using all of their financial resources, covering the impact investing continuum, active ownership, divestment, and board engagement. Audience: foundation staff interested in impact investing.
• PhilTV A multimedia platform featuring curated video content from members and their grantees, PHIL Talks from annual meetings, and socially-relevant content. Audience: members and the broader philanthropic community.
• Recorded Programs Library An on-demand library of recorded program sessions and webinars available to members. Audience: member foundations and philanthropic professionals.
• Conference Facilities Conference and meeting space at 320 East 43rd Street, New York, with audio/video recording systems, livestreaming capabilities, and video teleconferencing equipment. Audience: member foundations and their grantees for event hosting.
• Member Directory An online database of member organizations providing networking and collaboration opportunities. Audience: philanthropic professionals seeking peer connections.
• Networks & Working Groups Affinity groups and issue-based working groups (Funders of Women and Girls, Health Working Group, International Grantmakers Network, Education Working Group) that organize peer learning and collective action. Audience: member foundation staff organized by interest area.
• Common Grant Application and Report

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 member organizations attended at least one program in 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Center for Effective PhilanthropycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CEP in 2016 to develop and implement a member survey to guide programming and strategic planning.
• Johnson Center for Philanthropy / LearnPhilanthropycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the LearnPhilanthropy team at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy to develop the Philanthropy 101 curriculum.
• Bolder Advocacy (Alliance for Justice)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted 'Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy' training program on advocacy and public policy engagement.
• New York State Census PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored NYS Census 2030 Launch webinar and collaborative events on census equity and data infrastructure.
• Engage New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization for Census 2030 initiatives and civic engagement programs.
• The New York Community TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated on 'New York for the Count: A Convening on Census 2030' and other civic engagement events.
• Fiscal Policy InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered on 'Budget Decisions, Community Impact: Understanding New York's Fiscal Landscape' briefing events.
• National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted multiple webinars including 'Creating a Legacy' series and 'Sustainability and Resilience in Family Philanthropy'.
• Asset Funders NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted webinars on financial topics including 'Asset Protection Under Threat' and 'Employee Benefits and Financial Health'.
• NEID GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted 'Ethics and International Grantmaking: From Principles to Practice' with Carnegie Council for Ethics.
• Carnegie Council for Ethics in International AffairsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted ethics and international grantmaking roundtable discussion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Council on Foundations: National membership association of foundations that provides professional development, advocacy, and resources to grantmakers across the U.S. Direct comparator to PNY but operating at national scale with broader geographic reach.
• Independent Sector: National membership organization of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations advocating for the charitable sector. Broader peer operating at national scale on policy and sector leadership.
• Candid (formerly Foundation Center + GuideStar): Provider of philanthropic data, research, and learning tools including Foundation Directory. Adjacent peer serving similar audiences with data and research rather than convening.
• United Way Worldwide: Federated nonprofit network that convenes donors and distributes funds to local communities. Analogous in being a large membership/federated intermediary for collective giving, though operating on a different model.

Direct peers

• Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers: National network of regional grantmaker associations (of which PNY is a member), coordinating advocacy and resources for the regional association model. Direct peer representing the same operational tier.
• Center for Effective Philanthropy: Provider of research, consulting, and assessment tools for foundations. PNY has partnered with CEP on member surveys, and CEP serves overlapping audiences of foundation leaders and program officers.
• National Center for Family Philanthropy: National membership association serving family philanthropies with programming, peer learning, and resources. Direct peer in the philanthropic support ecosystem, with whom PNY co-hosts events.
• Grantmakers for Effective Organizations: National membership organization supporting private foundations, community foundations, and corporate funders to be more effective. Direct peer in foundation effectiveness programming.
• Asset Funders Network: Membership network of foundations and financial institutions focused on economic opportunity. Co-hosts webinars with PNY and serves overlapping grantmaker audiences.
• Neighborhood Funders Group: National membership association of foundations funding organizing and equity work. Peer association serving similar grantmaker audiences with comparable programming and advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PhilanthropyNY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PhilanthropyNewYork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philanthropy-new-york

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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