New York Community Trust

**Mission** As New York’s community foundation, we foster and engage in enduring and innovative philanthropy. **Vision** Equitable and thriving communities throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. **Values** **Collaboration** To respond to New York’s ever-changing needs, we work collaboratively with donors, nonprofit partners, and communities. We believe those closest to the problems are closest to the solutions. **Integrity** Our role as both a funder of nonprofits and a steward for our donors requires unwavering trust. Recognizing our privilege as a grantmaking foundation, we act with integrity in all we do. We are engaged and responsive. **Equity & Justice** All people deserve the right to live healthy, meaningful, and dignified lives. We strive to align our policies and practices with our beliefs, while using our resources to amplify the voices and power of under?resourced and underrepresented communities and effect systems change.