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The New York Foundation was established in 1909 when Louis A. Heinsheimer, a partner in banking firm Kuhn, Loeb & Co., died. In his will Heinsheimer bequeathed $1 million to "the Jewish charities of New York" under the condition that they choose to federate within a year of his death. [2]
Under New York State law, a not-for-profit foundation must register as a "7A Charitable Organization" if it plans to solicit outside donations over $25,000 in any year. [62] The Trump Foundation was initially registered as a private foundation set up solely to receive his own personal donations.
In response to 9/11, GuideStar expanded the database to include non-charitable organizations eligible to accept tax-deductible contributions, along with special 9/11 funds and programs. [21] GuideStar also collaborated with the New York State Attorney General's Office, providing data for the WTC Relief Info site. [22]
In a non-profit corporation, the "agency problem" is even more difficult than in the for-profit sector, because the management of a non-profit is not even theoretically subject to removal by the charitable beneficiaries. The board of directors of most charities is self-perpetuating, with new members chosen by vote of the existing members.
The Charity Accountability Program is a program of the Education & Research Foundation of the Metropolitan New York Better Business Bureau which serves New York City, Long Island and the Mid-Hudson Region. [1] Founded in 1986, it was previously known as the New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS). [2]
Pages in category "Non-profit organizations based in New York (state)" The following 186 pages are in this category, out of 186 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "Charities based in New York City" The following 136 pages are in this category, out of 136 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
A foundation in the United States is a type of charitable organization. Though, the Internal Revenue Code distinguishes between private foundations (usually funded by an individual, family, or corporation) and public charities (community foundations and other nonprofit groups that raise money from the general public). Private foundations have ...