JOBSFIRSTNYC

AI Summary
JOBSFIRSTNYC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization focused on supporting initiatives that enhance employment opportunities in New York City. With a total of $791.2K in grants paid to 42 grantees in 2024, JOBSFIRSTNYC operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
JOBSFIRSTNYC'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND ADVANCE SOLUTIONS THAT BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND TRANSFORM THE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE PURSUIT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Youth organizing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTRAL BROOKLYN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP
Brooklyn, NY
$976K
23%
GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES
New York, NY
$345K
8%

ST NICKS ALLIANCE CORPORATION
Brooklyn, NY
$280K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOBSFIRSTNYC?
No. JOBSFIRSTNYC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOBSFIRSTNYC give?
JOBSFIRSTNYC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts. 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 JOBSFIRSTNYC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOBSFIRSTNYC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOBSFIRSTNYC make each year?
In 2024, JOBSFIRSTNYC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $791 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOBSFIRSTNYC fund recently?
In 2024, JOBSFIRSTNYC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL BROOKLYN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP, GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES, and ST NICKS ALLIANCE CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOBSFIRSTNYC?
JOBSFIRSTNYC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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