Community Preservation

About Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Corporation backs affordable and workforce housing through a mix of grantmaking, technical assistance, and mission-driven capital. Its mission is tied to multifamily housing finance, but the recent grants show a parallel emphasis on community-based organizations that support housing policy, tenant stability, and neighborhood preservation. One of the largest recent awards went to Citizens Housing & Planning Council of New York Inc for general support, signaling support for housing research and advocacy alongside direct lending and investment activity. The foundation also supports organizations that work on the ground in New York City and beyond. Settlement Housing Fund Inc received general support, and Rebuilding Together NYC was funded as part of that same housing-oriented network of recipients. Other grants reached groups such as Urban Homesteading Assistance Board Inc, Habitat for Humanity New York City, and University Neighborhood Housing Program Inc, indicating a consistent connection to organizations involved in housing access, community development, and preservation. Across the record, The Community Preservation Corporation appears to favor flexible support for established housing organizations rather than narrow project-only funding.

What Community Preservation Funds

A major theme in The Community Preservation Corporation’s grantmaking is housing policy and research. Citizens Housing & Planning Council of New York Inc received $62,500 for general support, and the foundation also funded the New York State Association for Affordable Housing and the New York Housing Conference. Housing stability and preservation show up through grants to Settlement Housing Fund Inc, Urban Homesteading Assistance Board Inc, and Habitat for Humanity New York City, all for general support. These awards align with the foundation’s broader housing mission and its focus on affordability. The foundation also supports neighborhood-level community development organizations. St Nicks Alliance and Community League of the Heights each received general support, while Rebuilding Together NYC was also funded. In addition, City Futures Inc and Regional Plan Association Inc appear among the recipients, pointing to support for institutions that shape housing and urban development policy.

How Community Preservation Gives