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Nonprofit Sector in NYC

New York City has a large nonprofit sector unmatched by any other city in its size and scope of services. Nonprofits play a vital role in the life of the city, including as employers, service providers, and administrators of cultural institutions. In many ways, the sector functions as a custodian of the political, intellectual and cultural vibrancy that makes New York City destination #1 for so many of the young, the talented, the ambitious, and the hopeful from around the world.
  • 42,428 registered Nonprofits in NYC
  • Health, human services and cultural nonprofits employ over 470,000 people in NYC
  • Approximately 28,000 Non-profits with budgets over $5,000
  • 2500 Nonprofits doing business with the city in 2009
  • Over 2500 nonprofit programs available through 311
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