The mission of WHDC is to promote increased economic opportunities and quality of life to sustain a vibrant community in West Harlem.
West Harlem Development Corporation shows a strong preference for neighborhood-based arts and youth programming, with repeated support for organizations such as Boys & Girls Club of Harlem and Harlem Arts Alliance across multiple years. The foundation’s recent giving also includes major support for West Harlem Arts Alliance, which received $200,000 in 2024 and $63,567 in 2025 to expand and create new arts initiatives and develop arts education and technology. That pattern sits alongside grants that connect arts, education, and community life in MCB9, including funding for Harlem Stage’s community arts engagement and in-school arts education programs, Harlem School of the Arts’ children’s enrichment work, and A. Phillip Randolph Campus high school programming through Creative Arts Works. WHDC also supports practical community infrastructure through food security, senior engagement, immigrant services, and youth access to summer camps and in-kind space. The breadth is local rather than broad, with nearly all grants landing in New York and a consistent focus on West Harlem’s schools, cultural groups, and service organizations.
Arts and culture are a central lane in WHDC’s grantmaking. In 2025, the foundation gave $125,000 to Harlem Arts Alliance as co-sponsor of the 50th anniversary Harlem Music Festival, and it supported West Harlem Arts Alliance with $63,567 for new arts initiatives and arts education technology. Education and youth development appear through school-year and summer programming: Harlem School of the Arts received $33,400 in 2024 and $30,000 in 2025 to target MCB9 students for its children’s enrichment program, while Boys & Girls Club of Harlem received $198,350 in 2025 for the ARISE! summer program’s academic enrichment, career training, and civics components. WHDC also funds workforce and civic opportunity through the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce’s Upper Manhattan jobs and career fair, and it backed Future Giants Organization for an environmental entrepreneur program.
Typical award sizes cluster in the low tens of thousands: p25 is $12,500, median is $19,565, and p75 is $25,000. The recent list also shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, Harlem Arts Alliance, West Harlem Arts Alliance, Riverside Hawks Hope Health and Hoops Corporation, and Broadway Community. That recurring pattern suggests ongoing operating or program support rather than isolated one-time gifts. WHDC is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The public application pages also show unsolicited access for the Community Benefits Grant and in-kind Columbia University space programs.
$2.2M
$57.1M
$2.1M
$3.5M
Most grants fall between $13K and $25K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$25K
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WHDC’s grants are overwhelmingly local: 99% of grants go to recipients in New York, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. The largest concentrations in the recent grants list are in New York, NY, with awards reaching organizations serving West Harlem and Manhattan Community District 9. Named recipients include West Harlem Arts Alliance, Harlem Arts Alliance, Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, Broadway Community, and Harlem Stage Inc., all in New York City. The grant geography is tightly centered on West Harlem rather than spreading across states or countries.
The foundation funds arts and culture, education, youth development, health and human services, economic development, workforce development, environment, older adults, and community facilities. Recent awards include support for arts groups, summer enrichment providers, food-security nonprofits, and senior-engagement programs in West Harlem.
Yes. Youth programming is a recurring theme, including support for summer enrichment, academic tutoring, career readiness, and leadership development. Recent grants include $198,350 to Boys & Girls Club of Harlem for the ARISE! summer program and $30,000 to Figure Skating in Harlem for school-year tutoring, leadership classes, and college/career exploration.
It supports both community arts and school-based arts education. Recent examples include $125,000 to Harlem Arts Alliance for the Harlem Music Festival, $63,567 to West Harlem Arts Alliance for arts initiatives and arts education technology, and funding for Harlem Stage Inc. and Harlem School of the Arts for neighborhood and student programs.
The grantmaking is highly local. The data shows 99% of grants go to recipients in New York, and the recent grants list centers on New York City organizations serving West Harlem and Manhattan Community District 9.
Yes. The public program pages indicate an unsolicited application process for the Community Benefits Grant, and WHDC also administers Columbia University in-kind space programs that allow eligible Manhattan Community District 9 organizations to request rent-free event and meeting space.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $281,250 | 2026 | TO FOSTER THE EXPANSION AND CREATION OF NEW ARTS INITIATIVES AND DEVELOP NEW AREAS OF ARTS EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HARLEM | NEW YORK, NY | $141,800 | 2026 | PROVIDE IN -PERSON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER AND CIVICS TRAINING COMPONENT OF ARISE! SUMMER PROGRAM |
| HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $126,750 | 2026 | CO SPONSORSHIP OF HARLEM MUSIC FESTIVAL |
| BROADWAY COMMUNITY | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT BROADWAY COMMUNITY'S PROGRAM ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND THE CHRONIC AILMENTS RELATED TO POOR NUTRITION BY PROVIDING HEALTHY MEALS AND GROCERIES TO LOW-INCOME AND HOMELESS NEIGHBORS. |
| HARLEM STAGE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $27,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ARTS ENGAGEMENT IN CD9 AS WELL AS IN-SCHOOL AND HARLEM STAGE-BASED ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AT A. PHILLIP RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL WITH SOUND BUSINESS INC. |
| HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $27,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT TARGETING MCB9 STUDENTS FOR THE CHILDRENS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HARLEM | NEW YORK, NY | $27,500 | 2026 | TO HIRE SBI THEATER TECH AS EDUCATIONAL PARTNER FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM |
| CREATIVE ARTS WORKS (FORMERLY CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP) | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT IN-SCHOOL VISUAL AND MULTIMEDIA ART PROGARMS AT A. PHILLIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HS, HAMILTON GRANGE MS, P.S. 153, AND THE WILLIAM LYNCH SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. |
| THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL AID TO FAMILIES RESIDING IN MCB9 TO PARTAKE IN THE COMMUNITY OF TOMORROW (ACT) PRE-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND CAMP PROGRAMS. |
| THE CHILDREN'S ART CARNIVAL | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE "WEST HARLEM ARTS INITIATIVE," A YEAR-AROUND PROGRAM TARGETING LOCAL ARTISTS AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. |
| ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT "STAGING SUCCESS," AN IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY USING THEATER TO REINFORCE ACADEMICS AND SERVING STUDENTS AT A. PHILIP RANDOLF CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| MAMA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE "HARLEM HEALING PROJECT" THAT OFFERS IN-CLASS MUSIC EDUCATION IN MCB9 SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT "THE WEST HARLEM JAZZ EXPERIENCE," A SERIES OF YEAR-AROUND JAZZ PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN WEST HARLEM. |
| NORTHERN MANHATTAN ARTS ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $24,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE 21ST ANNUAL UPTOWN ARTS STROLL/PASEO DE LAS ARTES PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN WEST HARLEM. |
| UPTOWN INNER CITY LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $22,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH SPORTS AND HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES BY HELPING MCB9 YOUTH AND PARENTS TO BE ACTIVE THROUGH SPORTS ACTIVITIES, HEALTHY EATING AND EDUCATION. |
| BIOBUS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $22,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER, EXPLORE, AND PURSUE SCIENCE THROUGH MOBILE LABORATORY PROGRAMS AT MCB9 SCHOOLS AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AT BIOBASE HARLEM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. |
| WE ALL REALLY MATTER | NEW YORK, NY | $22,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AS WELL AS IDENTIFY VICTIMS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE SERVICES IN MCB9. |
| ROADS TO SUCCESS | BROOKLYN, NY | $22,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE DYNAMIC, YOUTH-EMPOWERING PATHWAYS PROGRAM TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AT NEW DESIGN MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| MORNINGSIDE RETIREMENT AND HEALTH SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $22,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE CLUSTER CARE PROJECT TO ENABLE ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF MORNINGSIDE GARDENS TO REMAIN LIVING SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HOME CARE. |
| ARTS & MINDS | NEW YORK, NY | $22,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PROGRAMS WITH WEST HARLEM COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS THROUGH MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH ART |
| HARLEM JUNIOR TENNIS & EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $22,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER THAT DEVELOPS CHAMPS - ON THE COURTS THROUGH TENNIS, AND, OFF THE COURTS, BY PROVIDING WELLNESS, TUTORING AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING DURING SCHOOL YEAR |
| ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM 2023-2024 SEASON. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ICE HOCKEY, IHIH STUDENTS LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME, ENGAGE IN AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, AND BROADEN THEIR LIFE EXPERIENCES. |
| SOHARLEM | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT SOHARLEM'S DESIGNERS STUDIO AND THEIR WORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS OF COLOR IN FASHION AND OTHER RELATED INDUSTRIES. |
| NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT ARTS AND DANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MCB9 SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A YEAR-AROUND MUSIC INITIATIVE GO WEST FEST DESIGNED TO REGENERATE A STRONG, LIVE MUSIC SCENE IN WEST HARLEM. |
| THE HARLEM CHAMBER PLAYERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT YEAR-AROUND CONCERT SERIES IN WEST HARLEM. |
| READING TEAM | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE HARLEM CENTER HUB OPERATING AFTER-SCHOOL, LATE EVENING, AND WEEKEND HOURS, SERVING MCB9 YOUTH AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES. |
| SCIENCE AND ARTS ENGAGEMENT NY | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO TEACHERS AROUND VIDEO GAMING, PARTICULARLY IN PREPARING CLASSES TO PARTICIPATE IN DOE'S ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS COMPETITION. |
| NEW YORK CITY URBAN DEBATE LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC DEBATE PROGRAMS IN MCB9 SCHOOLS ALONG WITH PARTICIPATION IN TOURNAMENTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR |
| DOING ART TOGETHER INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH) PROGRAMS AT P.S. 36, P.S. 125 AND P.S. 161 DURING THE THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT THE GREENHOUSE AND EDUCATION CENTERS OUTDOOR LEARNING GARDEN FOR MCB9 YOUTH, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES. |
| HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE CREATIVE WORKFORCE INITIATIVE BEHIND THE SCENES |
| JAZZMOBILE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT FREE YEAR-AROUND CONCERTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VARIOUS WEST HARLEM VENUES. |
| ARTISTIC DREAMS INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT "THE GLOBAL CITIZENS THROUGH THE ARTS" PROJECT, A COLLABORATION WITH HARLEM DOWLING TO OFFER AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AT MCB9 SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR |
| LIFEFORCE IN LATER YEARS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT HEALTH, SAFETY AND CONNECTIVITY OF COMMUNITY ELDERS IN MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS AND WEST HARLEM SO THEY CAN AGE COMFORTABLY AT HOME. |
| THE BROTHERHOOD SISTER SOL | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT WRAPAROUND PROGRAMMING FOR MCB9 YOUTH MAKE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO EXAMINE THEIR ROOTS, DEFINE THEIR STORY AND AWAKEN THEIR AGENCY. |
| DANCES FOR A VARIABLE POPULATION | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT "DANCE CONNECTS SENIORS," A YEAR-AROUND INITIATIVE OF FREE DANCE ACTIVITIES IMPACTING HEALTH, POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MCB9 VENUES. |
| AFRICAN SERVICES COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO ASSIST IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND ASYLEES FROM ACROSS THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. |
| JOSE LIMON DANCE FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE LIMON4KIDS (L4K) PROGRAM OFFERING MOVEMENT LANGUAGE SKILLS AT WEST HARLEM SCHOOLS. |
| NEW HERITAGE THEATRE GROUP | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | PRESENT HIGH-QUALITY PRESENTATIONS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES, CONNECT AUDIENCES TO THE IMPORTANCE OF BLACK THEATER, IDENTIFY A NEW GENERATION OF PLAYWRIGHTS, DIRECTORS, AND ACTORS, AND CREATE NEW WORKS IN THEATER & FILM. |
| BROADWAY HOUSING COMMUNITIES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE HOMEWORK CLUB TO PROVIDE MCB9 YOUTH WITH ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HOMEWORK HELP, ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, AND A WELCOMING, SAFE SPACE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. |
| IBREA FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT WEEKLY HOLISTIC BRAIN TRAINING SESSIONS TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING TO YOUTH IN MCB9 INCLUDING A 2-DAY CAMP FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS. |
| NEW YORK AFRICAN CHORUS ENSEMBLE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING, CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF THE 14TH ANNUAL NYC MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL HELD ON ST. NICHOLAS AVE. AND JACKIE ROBINSON PARK, RESPECTIVELY. |
| BEHIND THE BOOK | NEW YORK, NY | $18,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT CLASS CURRICULUM AND NEXT GENERATION LEARNING STANDARDS LITERACY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS SERVING PRE-K TO 12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN TITLE I NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
| SUGAR HILL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ARTS & STORYTELLING | NEW YORK, NY | $17,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL FREE ACCESS INITIATIVES. |
| MAYSLES INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $17,500 | 2026 | TO AMPLIFY AND EXPAND UNDER-REPRESENTED ARTISTS AND NARRATIVES, WHILE EMPOERING YOUNG FILMMAKERS IN CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION, COMMUNICATING IDEAS, AND ADVOCATING NEEDS. |
| KOTA ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $17,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE GENDER EQUALITY, AND EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH IMPACTFUL COLLABORATION, INCLUDING COMPUTER & DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN WEST HARLEM. |
| LADIES OF HOPE MINISTRIES | NEW YORK, NY | $17,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF FREE AND HEALTHY GROCERIES FROM LOCAL PROVIDERS AND SUPPLEMENT WITH ADDITIONAL FOOD STAPLES OFFERED TO MCB9 FAMILIES AFFECTED BY INCARCERATION. |
| WENDY HILLIARD FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GYMNASTICS CLASSES AND LIFESTYLE WORKSHOPS FOR MCB9 YOUTH WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIVING, GOOD NUTRIRTION, TIME MANAGEMENT, TEAM WORK, AND READING & LITERACY. |
| NOTES IN MOTION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT INCLUSIVE DANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS DURING SCHOOL YEAR FOR 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS AT URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. |
WEST HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE
$281,250TO FOSTER THE EXPANSION AND CREATION OF NEW ARTS INITIATIVES AND DEVELOP NEW AREAS OF ARTS EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
PROVIDE IN -PERSON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CAREER AND CIVICS TRAINING COMPONENT OF ARISE! SUMMER PROGRAM
HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE
$126,750CO SPONSORSHIP OF HARLEM MUSIC FESTIVAL
BROADWAY COMMUNITY
$30,000TO SUPPORT BROADWAY COMMUNITY'S PROGRAM ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND THE CHRONIC AILMENTS RELATED TO POOR NUTRITION BY PROVIDING HEALTHY MEALS AND GROCERIES TO LOW-INCOME AND HOMELESS NEIGHBORS.
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ARTS ENGAGEMENT IN CD9 AS WELL AS IN-SCHOOL AND HARLEM STAGE-BASED ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AT A. PHILLIP RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL WITH SOUND BUSINESS INC.
TO SUPPORT TARGETING MCB9 STUDENTS FOR THE CHILDRENS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
TO HIRE SBI THEATER TECH AS EDUCATIONAL PARTNER FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
CREATIVE ARTS WORKS (FORMERLY CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP)
$25,000TO SUPPORT IN-SCHOOL VISUAL AND MULTIMEDIA ART PROGARMS AT A. PHILLIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HS, HAMILTON GRANGE MS, P.S. 153, AND THE WILLIAM LYNCH SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL AID TO FAMILIES RESIDING IN MCB9 TO PARTAKE IN THE COMMUNITY OF TOMORROW (ACT) PRE-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND CAMP PROGRAMS.
THE CHILDREN'S ART CARNIVAL
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE "WEST HARLEM ARTS INITIATIVE," A YEAR-AROUND PROGRAM TARGETING LOCAL ARTISTS AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
TO SUPPORT "STAGING SUCCESS," AN IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY USING THEATER TO REINFORCE ACADEMICS AND SERVING STUDENTS AT A. PHILIP RANDOLF CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
TO SUPPORT THE "HARLEM HEALING PROJECT" THAT OFFERS IN-CLASS MUSIC EDUCATION IN MCB9 SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
TO SUPPORT "THE WEST HARLEM JAZZ EXPERIENCE," A SERIES OF YEAR-AROUND JAZZ PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN WEST HARLEM.
NORTHERN MANHATTAN ARTS ALLIANCE
$24,000TO SUPPORT THE 21ST ANNUAL UPTOWN ARTS STROLL/PASEO DE LAS ARTES PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN WEST HARLEM.
UPTOWN INNER CITY LEAGUE
$22,500TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH SPORTS AND HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES BY HELPING MCB9 YOUTH AND PARENTS TO BE ACTIVE THROUGH SPORTS ACTIVITIES, HEALTHY EATING AND EDUCATION.
TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER, EXPLORE, AND PURSUE SCIENCE THROUGH MOBILE LABORATORY PROGRAMS AT MCB9 SCHOOLS AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AT BIOBASE HARLEM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
WE ALL REALLY MATTER
$22,500TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AS WELL AS IDENTIFY VICTIMS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE SERVICES IN MCB9.
ROADS TO SUCCESS
$22,500TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE DYNAMIC, YOUTH-EMPOWERING PATHWAYS PROGRAM TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AT NEW DESIGN MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
MORNINGSIDE RETIREMENT AND HEALTH SERVICES
$22,500TO SUPPORT THE CLUSTER CARE PROJECT TO ENABLE ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF MORNINGSIDE GARDENS TO REMAIN LIVING SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HOME CARE.
ARTS & MINDS
$22,500TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PROGRAMS WITH WEST HARLEM COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS THROUGH MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH ART
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER THAT DEVELOPS CHAMPS - ON THE COURTS THROUGH TENNIS, AND, OFF THE COURTS, BY PROVIDING WELLNESS, TUTORING AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING DURING SCHOOL YEAR
ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM
$20,000ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM 2023-2024 SEASON. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ICE HOCKEY, IHIH STUDENTS LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME, ENGAGE IN AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, AND BROADEN THEIR LIFE EXPERIENCES.
SOHARLEM
$20,000TO SUPPORT SOHARLEM'S DESIGNERS STUDIO AND THEIR WORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS OF COLOR IN FASHION AND OTHER RELATED INDUSTRIES.
TO SUPPORT ARTS AND DANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MCB9 SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ INC
$20,000TO SUPPORT A YEAR-AROUND MUSIC INITIATIVE GO WEST FEST DESIGNED TO REGENERATE A STRONG, LIVE MUSIC SCENE IN WEST HARLEM.
TO SUPPORT YEAR-AROUND CONCERT SERIES IN WEST HARLEM.
READING TEAM
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE HARLEM CENTER HUB OPERATING AFTER-SCHOOL, LATE EVENING, AND WEEKEND HOURS, SERVING MCB9 YOUTH AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
SCIENCE AND ARTS ENGAGEMENT NY
$20,000PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO TEACHERS AROUND VIDEO GAMING, PARTICULARLY IN PREPARING CLASSES TO PARTICIPATE IN DOE'S ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS COMPETITION.
TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC DEBATE PROGRAMS IN MCB9 SCHOOLS ALONG WITH PARTICIPATION IN TOURNAMENTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR
DOING ART TOGETHER INC
$20,000TO SUPPORT STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH) PROGRAMS AT P.S. 36, P.S. 125 AND P.S. 161 DURING THE THE SCHOOL YEAR
TO SUPPORT PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT THE GREENHOUSE AND EDUCATION CENTERS OUTDOOR LEARNING GARDEN FOR MCB9 YOUTH, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES.
HARLEM ARTS ALLIANCE
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE CREATIVE WORKFORCE INITIATIVE BEHIND THE SCENES
TO SUPPORT FREE YEAR-AROUND CONCERTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VARIOUS WEST HARLEM VENUES.
ARTISTIC DREAMS INTERNATIONAL
$20,000TO SUPPORT "THE GLOBAL CITIZENS THROUGH THE ARTS" PROJECT, A COLLABORATION WITH HARLEM DOWLING TO OFFER AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS EDUCATION WORKSHOPS AT MCB9 SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
LIFEFORCE IN LATER YEARS INC
$20,000TO SUPPORT HEALTH, SAFETY AND CONNECTIVITY OF COMMUNITY ELDERS IN MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS AND WEST HARLEM SO THEY CAN AGE COMFORTABLY AT HOME.
TO SUPPORT WRAPAROUND PROGRAMMING FOR MCB9 YOUTH MAKE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO EXAMINE THEIR ROOTS, DEFINE THEIR STORY AND AWAKEN THEIR AGENCY.
TO SUPPORT "DANCE CONNECTS SENIORS," A YEAR-AROUND INITIATIVE OF FREE DANCE ACTIVITIES IMPACTING HEALTH, POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MCB9 VENUES.
TO ASSIST IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND ASYLEES FROM ACROSS THE AFRICAN DIASPORA.
TO SUPPORT THE LIMON4KIDS (L4K) PROGRAM OFFERING MOVEMENT LANGUAGE SKILLS AT WEST HARLEM SCHOOLS.
NEW HERITAGE THEATRE GROUP
$20,000PRESENT HIGH-QUALITY PRESENTATIONS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES, CONNECT AUDIENCES TO THE IMPORTANCE OF BLACK THEATER, IDENTIFY A NEW GENERATION OF PLAYWRIGHTS, DIRECTORS, AND ACTORS, AND CREATE NEW WORKS IN THEATER & FILM.
TO SUPPORT THE HOMEWORK CLUB TO PROVIDE MCB9 YOUTH WITH ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HOMEWORK HELP, ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, AND A WELCOMING, SAFE SPACE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.
IBREA FOUNDATION
$20,000TO SUPPORT WEEKLY HOLISTIC BRAIN TRAINING SESSIONS TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING TO YOUTH IN MCB9 INCLUDING A 2-DAY CAMP FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS.
NEW YORK AFRICAN CHORUS ENSEMBLE
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING, CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF THE 14TH ANNUAL NYC MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL HELD ON ST. NICHOLAS AVE. AND JACKIE ROBINSON PARK, RESPECTIVELY.
TO SUPPORT CLASS CURRICULUM AND NEXT GENERATION LEARNING STANDARDS LITERACY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS SERVING PRE-K TO 12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN TITLE I NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO SUPPORT IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL FREE ACCESS INITIATIVES.
TO AMPLIFY AND EXPAND UNDER-REPRESENTED ARTISTS AND NARRATIVES, WHILE EMPOERING YOUNG FILMMAKERS IN CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION, COMMUNICATING IDEAS, AND ADVOCATING NEEDS.
KOTA ALLIANCE
$17,500TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE GENDER EQUALITY, AND EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH IMPACTFUL COLLABORATION, INCLUDING COMPUTER & DIGITAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN WEST HARLEM.
TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF FREE AND HEALTHY GROCERIES FROM LOCAL PROVIDERS AND SUPPLEMENT WITH ADDITIONAL FOOD STAPLES OFFERED TO MCB9 FAMILIES AFFECTED BY INCARCERATION.
WENDY HILLIARD FOUNDATION
$15,000TO SUPPORT GYMNASTICS CLASSES AND LIFESTYLE WORKSHOPS FOR MCB9 YOUTH WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTHY LIVING, GOOD NUTRIRTION, TIME MANAGEMENT, TEAM WORK, AND READING & LITERACY.
NOTES IN MOTION INC
$15,000TO SUPPORT INCLUSIVE DANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS DURING SCHOOL YEAR FOR 9TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS AT URBAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.