Our Donors: The Heart of The Trust
Community philanthropy: It's when the foresight of past New Yorkers and the generosity of today's donors come together.
It's the impact that results when people with charitable interests as diverse as our city join our family of donors. It's the confidence of knowing that your intentions will be carried out forever in your name, and the satisfaction of supporting the causes you care about. It's the good feeling you get when you support your passions, understanding that others are giving money to the things you can't. It's The New York Community Trust.
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For more than 30 years, The Trust has carried on Dr. Victor Heiser's passion to find a cure for leprosy and diseases like it, and his goal is ever closer to being reached. Learn more about Victor Heiser » |
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"I'm interested in many of the City's problems and opportunities: the arts, healthcare, gay and lesbian rights, kids, schools, the homeless, preserving great architecture... In due time, a good portion of my estate will go to The Trust because I believe these people are uniquely qualified to address New York's needs." — William Donnell |
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She wanted her money to make a difference. So, like thousands of charitable New Yorkers, she started a fund in The Trust. Today, grants from our Belmont Fund help showcase young musicians, locate homes for the homeless, and match volunteers with those who need them. To learn more, order her biographical brochure.
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In vaudeville and on Broadway, David Warfield's intensity could move audiences to laughter or tears. Later in life, he lost his sight, and it became his dream to help others avoid this sad loss.
In 1955, he left his estate to The Trust, and today the David Warfield Fund supports eye clinics for poor kids, research on diseased retinas, and programs that let blind seniors make it on their own. To learn more, order his biographical brochure » |
“We had a private foundation. With each successive year it was a hassle to do the requisite paper work. Then someone suggested checking out NYCT. Called and spoke to Jane Wilton, who sounded like it would solve our problems. We had no idea that she was not exaggerating, and NYCT has not only simplified our lives, but we have felt well-supported in a number of areas, giving us confidence in how our money is being spent.” — Anonymous
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"We have chosen The Trust as a way to repay our debt to society. We could never do it alone with a private fund. The Trust makes it easy for us to accomplish our goals, takes care of all the details, and makes valuable suggestions." — Judith and Stanley Zabar |