UNDER 21
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UNDER 21, operating as Covenant House New York (CHNY), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth experiencing homelessness, ages 16-24, and their dependent children in New York City. Since 1972, CHNY has provided a comprehensive continuum of care, including shelter, healthcare, education, and legal services, serving over 1,500 individuals annually with a robust operating budget of $29.4 million and total revenue of $32.6 million. The organization does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit NY.COVENANTHOUSE.ORG.
Mission Statement
SINCE 1972, UNDER 21, D.B.A. COVENANT HOUSE NEW YORK (CHNY) HAS BEEN WORKING WITH ONE OF NEW YORK CITY'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS - YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AGE 16-24, AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. CHNY PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, WHICH WE HELP FACILITATE THROUGH A RICH CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT INCLUDES: SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING; PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION; ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES AND ADVOCACY; LEGAL SERVICES; RECREATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; AND LGBTQ+-FOCUSED PROGRAMS. IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE OUR SERVICES WHOLLY TRAUMA-INFORMED, CHNY HAS IMPLEMENTED EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES (EBPS) ACROSS THE AGENCY. WE SERVE OVER 1,500 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
7
Education
Health
Legal services
Youth development
Supportive housing
Basic and emergency aid
Youth services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UNDER 21’s budget?
In 2023, UNDER 21 reported an annual operating budget of around $29.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does UNDER 21 support?
UNDER 21 supports work in Education, Health, Legal services, Youth development, Supportive housing, Basic and emergency aid, and Youth services.
Where does UNDER 21 operate?
UNDER 21 is headquartered in New York, NY.
Who funded UNDER 21 recently?
In 2025, UNDER 21 received grants from RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND, THE GAP FOUNDATION, and COVENANT HOUSE. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant UNDER 21 received in 2024?
The largest grant to UNDER 21 in 2024 exceeds $11.2 million.
What is UNDER 21’s reliance on government grants?
UNDER 21 relied on government grants for more than 55% of their total revenue in 2023.