"We’ve had a fund at The Trust for more than 25 years. It’s a donor-advised fund, the kind of fund where we recommend the grants. We hear about a good program; we want to support it; we ask The Trust to fund it. Easy as pie."

“My wife, Joan Ganz Cooney, and I have been delighted with our long relationship with The Trust, which dates from the 70s. In fact, as checkered as my career has been, I can say that The Trust has been one of the constants. Sure, steady, reliable—a sound charitable investment.”

"I feel confident referring my clients to The Trust. It’s an old and secure institution, with a highly competent, informed, and caring staff."

"We have been delighted with the grants The Trust has made and we have been impressed with The Trust’s professionalism."

"The New York Community Trust has been extremely helpful to us over many years. It has supplied sound advice in areas of broad general need, as to which organizations are doing what and are doing it effectively. In fields in which we have some special interest and want to benefit specific organizations, The Trust's firm standards have given us a sense of security about our giving. And finally, year after year, The Trust has organized meetings and events that have been both informative and fun."

“We are a relatively small fund, but The Trust has provided the advice and support we needed to shape and target our grants to be as effective, and appreciated, as possible."  

“...we've found the care with which The Trust scrutinizes each grantee we want to help to be immensely helpful."  

"The staff at The Trust has helped me refine my personal response to the City's needs."