COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
AI Summary
The Community Service Society of New York is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based model, operating by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK (CSS) IS TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS WHICH CREATE A PERMANENT POVERTY CLASS IN NEW YORK CITY, AND TO ADVOCATE THE SYSTEMIC CHANGES REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE SUCH PROBLEMS. CSS WILL FOCUS ON ENABLING, EMPOWERING AND PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR POOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY, AND TO REALIZE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Cause Areas
3
Community service
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FINGER LAKES MIGRANT HEALTH CARE PROJECT INC
Penn Yan, NY
$3.2M
6%
MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER inc
New York, NY
$3.2M
6%
AIDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC D/B/A ACR HEALTH
SYRACUSE, NY
$3.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$80K
Median 2nd year grant
$109.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK?
No. COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK give?
COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK primarily gives to organizations located in New York and District Of Columbia. 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 COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $80 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK make each year?
In 2025, COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $15.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include FINGER LAKES MIGRANT HEALTH CARE PROJECT INC, MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER inc, and AIDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC D/B/A ACR HEALTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK?
COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.