The purpose of this site is to provide up-to-date resources for nonprofits in NYC including technical assistance referrals, capacity building training materials, assistance with City Contracting, and information about upcoming events that focus on nonprofits. Recognizing the importance of the nonprofit sector, the City's strong partnership with the nonprofit sector supports the efficient delivery of quality services to all New Yorkers. Click here to find out more about Mayor's Nonprofit Assistance Initiatives to reduce costs, improve City contracting procedures, and strengthen nonprofits.

In addition to the content on this website, nonprofits can call 311 to identify resources related to a broad range of management issues, such as how to create a strategic plan, better manage financial resources, recruit new Board members, and learn about financial incentives. If referrals are not available through City resources, callers will be routed to the Community Resource Exchange (CRE) “Executive Director Hotline” where senior members of the CRE staff will provide immediate assistance through further referral, strategic advice, guidance or coaching.

New York City has a large nonprofit sector unmatched by any other city in size and scope of services. Nonprofits play a vital role in the life of the city, serving as employers, service providers and administrators of cultural institutions. In many ways, the sector supports the political, intellectual and cultural vibrancy that makes New York City destination #1 for so many hopeful from around the world.

Here are some facts about nonprofits in NYC based on 2009 research:

• There were 42,428 registered nonprofits in NYC.
• Health, human services and cultural nonprofits employed over 470,000 people in NYC.
• Approximately 28,000 of these nonprofits had budgets over $5,000.
• There were 2,500 nonprofits doing business with the city in 2009.
• Over 2,500 nonprofit programs are available through 311.

Looking for more information about New York’s nonprofit sector? Please visit the Index of Data Sources

Interested in starting a nonprofit? Click here for an excellent resource from the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York.