AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc.

What AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc. does

AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that serves as the primary philanthropic arm of AHRC New York City, channeling donations and grants to programs serving approximately 15,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York City. The Foundation operates two pooled special needs trust products — Community Trust I (third-party, funded by family members) and Community Trust II (self-settled, funded by the beneficiary's own assets) — administered with Key Bank as custodian and investment manager. Each requires a $10,000 minimum contribution, a $750 establishment fee, and a 1% annual administrative fee. Underlying technology is a pooled sub-account trust structure compliant with federal and New York State regulations preserving beneficiary eligibility for means-tested government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.

The Foundation's revenue model is event-driven and donor-dependent. Revenue streams include individual donations, planned giving vehicles (bequests, securities, retirement assets, life insurance), special events, and special needs trust administration fees. Signature fundraising events include the Thurman Munson Awards Dinner (raised nearly $900,000 in March 2026 and over $24 million cumulatively since 1980), the Annual Golf Classic (over $480,000 in 2025), Mediterranean Nights (nearly $100,000 in 2025), and Philanthropic Ambassadors Council (PAC) networking and pickleball events. In 2025, the Foundation funded over $1.6 million in grants that supported AHRC NYC's residential, educational, employment, and advocacy programs. The Foundation maintains a small professional staff of approximately 10 members and a board comprising senior business leaders from NYC finance, real estate, and professional services.

The Foundation pursues a community-led go-to-market motion, leveraging the PAC professional network, impact storytelling across social media and web channels, and a high-touch event calendar to cultivate donors, planned gifts, and corporate sponsorships. It operates within a single regional market (New York City) and serves one principal beneficiary (AHRC New York City), making its philanthropic footprint tightly coupled to AHRC NYC's programmatic scale and reputation.

Name

AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc.

Legal name

AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://ahrcnycfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AHRC New York City Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that raises philanthropic funds and administers pooled special needs trusts to support AHRC NYC programs serving approximately 15,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services Nonprofit

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs & Supplemental Needs Trust Services (FSAAANAJ), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

Keywords

• Special needs trusts
• Disability services fundraising
• Pooled trust administration
• Planned giving programs
• Nonprofit philanthropy services

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable contributions from individuals supporting programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Planned Giving: Bequests, securities gifts, retirement assets, and life insurance donations providing deferred support.
3. Special Events Revenue: Annual events including Thurman Munson Awards (~$900,000 raised in 2026), Golf Classic (~$480,000 in 2025), Mediterranean Nights (~$100,000 in 2025), and PAC networking events.
4. Special Needs Trust Fees: Trust administration fees including $750 establishment fee and 1% annual administrative fee on trust balances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the primary philanthropic arm of AHRC New York City, raising charitable funds through donations, planned giving, and signature events to support programs serving approximately 15,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Foundation also administers two pooled special needs trusts (Community Trust I for third-party contributions and Community Trust II for self-settled funds), enabling families and beneficiaries to set aside assets while preserving eligibility for government benefits.

Product overview

AHRC New York City Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving as the primary philanthropic arm for AHRC New York City, which supports approximately 15,000 neurodiverse individuals. The Foundation offers a portfolio of pooled special needs trusts (Community Trust I for third-party funds and Community Trust II for self-settled funds) with a $10,000 minimum contribution, along with comprehensive planned giving programs including bequests, securities gifts, retirement asset gifts, and life insurance donations. The Foundation conducts major annual fundraising events including the Golf Classic (over $480,000 raised in 2025), the Thurman Munson Awards Dinner (over $24 million raised since 1980), PAC Pickleball Tournaments, Networking Events, and Mediterranean Nights. The organization also facilitates volunteer participation through benefit committees, operates the Philanthropic Ambassadors Council (PAC) of professional leaders, and manages special campaign funds including the Kathy Broderick Award and Pomegranate Award Fund. All programs aim to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make autonomous choices, live independently, and participate fully in their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Third-Party Trusts (Community Trust I) A pooled special needs trust that allows family members to set aside money for a loved one with a disability without affecting the beneficiary's eligibility for government benefits. Funds from all beneficiaries are invested together but accounted for separately in individual sub-accounts. Minimum $10,000 contribution, $750 establishment fee, and 1% annual administrative fee. Administered with Key Bank as custodian and investment manager.
• Self-Settled Trusts (Community Trust II) A pooled special needs trust that allows a person with a disability to preserve their own assets (from settlements, inheritance, or benefits) while maintaining eligibility for government entitlements. Minimum $10,000 contribution, $750 establishment fee, and 1% annual administrative fee. Funds are invested in a balanced portfolio at Key Bank with approximately 1% annual investment management fee.
• Thurman Munson Awards Dinner Annual awards dinner honoring the legacy of Yankees' captain Thurman Munson, recognizing professional and Olympic athletes for success on the field and community spirit. Held at Pier Sixty in New York City. Includes corporate sponsorship, dinner ticket sales, and awards such as the Thurman Munson Award, Isaacson Family Corporate Hero Award, and M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award.
• Annual Golf Classic Annual fundraising golf tournament held at Glen Oaks Club (175 Post Rd, Old Westbury, NY) featuring sponsorships, ads, and dinner tickets. The 2025 event raised over $480,000 and supports programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Includes the Young Leadership Committee for golfers under age 35.
• Mediterranean Nights Annual fundraising evening hosted at Italian Wine Merchants featuring food, wine, and donor cultivation. Mediterranean Nights 2025 raised nearly $100,000 for AHRC NYC programs.
• PAC Pickleball Tournament Pickleball tournament organized by the Philanthropic Ambassadors Council at Life Time (Penn 1). The 2026 event raised $24,000 to support AHRC NYC Foundation programs.
• PAC Networking Events Networking events organized by the Philanthropic Ambassadors Council (PAC) that bring together professional leaders and executives to grow philanthropy, foster inclusion, and raise funds. The 2025 networking event raised $15,000.
• Planned Giving Programs Deferred-giving service offerings including bequests, gifts of securities, retirement assets, and life insurance that allow donors to support the Foundation's mission while realizing tax benefits. Includes dedicated pages for each vehicle: Bequests, Securities, Retirement Assets, and Life Insurance.
• Special Campaign Funds Named tribute and award funds that donors can contribute to, including the Kathy Broderick Always Exceeding Expectations Award (staff recognition), the Pomegranate Award Fund (honoring Aikaterini Chatzistyli), and the Janice Bartley Self-Advocacy Fund (enabling self-advocates to enhance public speaking skills).
• Financial Documents and Reports Public access to annual Form 990 filings, audited financial statements, and IRS Letter of Determination demonstrating the Foundation's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and financial transparency for donors and stakeholders.
• Special Needs Future Planning Guide Educational resource providing guidance on estate planning, special needs trusts, life insurance, and living arrangements for caregivers and families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.6MM in grants funded helping 15,000 people in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Key BankcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey Bank serves as custodian and investment manager for the pooled special needs trusts. Funds are invested in a balanced portfolio at Key Bank. Fees charged by Key Bank amount to approximately 1% annually.
• Alliance of Pooled TrustscoreOthersThe first coalition in the US dedicated to uniting pooled trust providers in establishing best practices for the industry. Membership provides access to valuable resources and networks ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• National Plan AlliancecoreOthersMember organization provides people with disabilities and their families supports, planning, and advocacy for current and future needs. Membership ensures adherence to best practices in the pooled trust field.
• FeilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReaching Out Award Sponsor for the Golf Classic events; corporate supporter of AHRC NYC Foundation fundraising initiatives
• ImperialDademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Golf Classic events; supports AHRC NYC Foundation fundraising
• J.T. Magen & CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and committee member for Golf Classic; company principals serve on Golf Committee
• Glen Oaks ClubminorOthersVenue host for the Annual AHRC NYC Foundation Golf Classic at 175 Post Rd, Old Westbury, NY
• Pier SixtyminorOthersVenue host for the Thurman Munson Awards Dinner in New York City
• Italian Wine MerchantsminorOthersVenue host for Mediterranean Nights events at 108 East 16th Street, New York, NY
• Life Time (Penn 1)minorOthersVenue host for PAC Pickleball Tournament 2026
• ArTech CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt program partner providing opportunities for artists with disabilities to develop and express themselves creatively through inclusive, innovative, and accessible approaches to traditional and new media
• Our BroadwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program where talented people with disabilities perform Broadway shows with Broadway actors on a Broadway stage; created by Dale Hensley with 40 years in show business
• Parkside TerraceminorOthersAffordable housing program providing independent housing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AHRC New York City: Direct parent and program operator; AHRC NYC delivers the residential, educational, employment, and advocacy services that the foundation funds for ~15,000 New Yorkers with I/DD. Same beneficiary population and integrated service-to-philanthropy model.
• YAI / National Institute for People with Disabilities: NYC-based nonprofit providing I/DD services (housing, employment, education, clinical) with a sibling foundation structure; very comparable service-then-philanthropy model serving tens of thousands of individuals across the metro area.
• PLAN of New York and New Jersey: Provides pooled and lifetime disability trusts and future planning services for individuals with I/DD in the NY/NJ region; competes in the same special needs trust niche with similar fee model and regulatory positioning.
• NYSARC Trust Services: Operates pooled special needs trusts (community trust and individual trust) for people with I/DD across New York State under an Arc-affiliated structure. Most direct functional competitor to AHRC's Community Trust I and II products.

Regional players

• Achilles International: NYC-founded disability nonprofit leveraging sports and athletic events for fundraising and beneficiary programs; comparable event-driven development model including gala dinners at iconic NYC venues.

Broad incumbents

• National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): Major national disability nonprofit that runs galas, planned giving, and pooled advocacy grants for the I/DD population. Analogous event-driven fundraising model (gala dinners, walks) at national scale.
• The Arc of the United States: National I/DD advocacy and service organization with a network of state/local chapters (each with their own foundations) running pooled trust programs. Provides macro context for the disability nonprofit space the foundation operates in.
• New York Community Trust: One of the largest community foundations in the U.S., serving the NYC region with grantmaking across health, education, and human services including disability. Broader scope but analogous NYC community foundation role, donor-advised funds, and planned giving vehicles.

Others

• Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare: Adjacent disability/health nonprofit advocacy organization; not a direct competitor but represents the ecosystem of I/DD-focused nonprofits that compete for the same NYC donor dollars.

Emerging players

• Cerebral Palsy Foundation: National nonprofit funding research and programs for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities; comparable grantmaking-then-services model in the I/DD space, with a national rather than NYC footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AHRCNYCFDN
• Facebookfacebook.com/ahrcnycfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ahrc-new-york-city-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/ahrcnycfoundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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