NYC KIDS RISE INC
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NYC KIDS RISE INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within New York City. With a total of $60K in grants paid to six grantees in 2020, the foundation 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.
Mission Statement
NYC KIDS RISE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY BY PROVIDING FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES WITH A WAY TO WORK TOGETHER TO SAVE FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. BUILDING ON THE DREAMS AND EXPECTATIONS THAT FAMILIES HAVE FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S FUTURES, NYC KIDS RISE AIMS TO MAKE ATTENDING AND GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE MORE ACHIEVABLE FOR ALL NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS--REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY COME FROM OR HOW MUCH THEIR FAMILIES HAVE IN THE BANK. NYC KIDS RISE MANAGES THE SAVE FOR COLLEGE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
Cause Areas
1
Youth organizing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT
$20K
17%

QUEENS COMMUNITY HOUSE
$20K
17%
EMERALD ISLE IMMIGRATION CENTER INC
$20K
17%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NYC KIDS RISE INC?
No. NYC KIDS RISE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NYC KIDS RISE INC give?
NYC KIDS RISE INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 NYC KIDS RISE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NYC KIDS RISE INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NYC KIDS RISE INC make each year?
In 2020, NYC KIDS RISE INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $60 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NYC KIDS RISE INC fund recently?
In 2024, NYC KIDS RISE INC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT, QUEENS COMMUNITY HOUSE, and EMERALD ISLE IMMIGRATION CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NYC KIDS RISE INC?
NYC KIDS RISE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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