About New York University
Connecting talented and ambitious people in the world's greatest cities, our mission is to be a top quality institution.
Focus Areas
higher educationresearchstudent financial aid
Who They Fund
university and college students (scholarship recipients)academic researchers and scholarsartists and cultural organizationstalented/ambitious urban professionals and students in major global cities
Funding Style
scholarships/direct support to individualsinstitutional support for higher educationresearch grantmakingglobal/multi-city program funding
About New York University
New York University’s recent giving includes major support for Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc, with awards of $552,909 in 2025 and $552,409 in 2024. That pattern points to a funder that backs place-based institutional and civic priorities around its urban campus while also funding higher education, research, and student aid. The foundation’s grant record shows repeated support for organizations tied to New York City life, alongside academic and professional institutions that connect to education and scholarship. In the latest grants, New York University also gave $320,000 to the National Center of Philanthrophy and the Law and $50,000 to Tall Wall Robotics Inc, showing that its portfolio includes both larger institutional support and smaller awards to local nonprofits and innovators. Additional recent grants went to organizations such as the City of New York, United Way of New York City, and the Bowery Residents Committee, suggesting a mix of civic, social service, and educational priorities. The organization describes its mission as connecting talented and ambitious people in major global cities and maintaining a top-quality institution.
What New York University Funds
Higher education and academic support are central to New York University’s giving. In 2025, it provided $320,000 to the National Center of Philanthrophy and the Law for support, and in 2024 it gave $29,500 and $20,000 to the American Academy of Nursing for support. The recent record also includes $17,000 to the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction Inc in 2024, indicating support for specialized institutional work connected to scholarship and professional practice. The foundation also funds community and cultural organizations in New York City. It gave $25,000 and $15,000 to Village Alliance in 2024 and 2025, plus $15,000 to Bric Arts Media Brooklyn Inc in 2025. Support for the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce appeared in 2023, 2024, and 2025, which shows continued attention to local economic and neighborhood institutions. University Settlement Society of New York received $17,500 in 2024.
How New York University Gives
Typical awards are modest relative to the foundation’s overall annual giving: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,000, and the 75th percentile is $17,500. The recent record includes both repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years and larger, one-time support for particular institutions. Several grantees appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating continuity in the portfolio rather than isolated giving. The foundation is an institutional funder, not a program that funds individuals, and it does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$21.1B
Total Revenue
$11.6B
Total Expenses
$11.1B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $18K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$18K
Geographic Reach
Local9 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
LINDA MILLS
PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE
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