UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, having distributed $1.9 million across 51 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based model, granting funds by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with UMEZ can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUSTAIN THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF ALL COMMUNITIES IN UPPER MANHATTAN.
Cause Areas
1
Urban development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BUSINESS RESOURCE AND INVESTMENT SERVICE CENTER INC
$3.9M
20%
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC
$2.4M
12%
APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC
$2M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$47.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
No. UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION give?
UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $47 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION make each year?
In 2023, UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION fund recently?
In 2024, UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include BUSINESS RESOURCE AND INVESTMENT SERVICE CENTER INC, LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC, and APOLLO THEATER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION?
UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.