
COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
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The Community Service Society of New York is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in New York, with a total of $11.7 million in grants paid to 77 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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

AIDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC D/B/A ACR HEALTH
$2.6M
8%
FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH INC
$2.2M
6%

MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER INC
$2.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
62
Median 1st year grant
$76.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$107.4K
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 $76 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 2024, COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $11.7 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 80 grantees. Recent grantees include AIDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC D/B/A ACR HEALTH, FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH INC, and MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER INC. 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.
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