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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Nonprofits in New York

New York is home to 1,013 Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy nonprofit organizations.

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Head Count Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO FACILITATE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM BY REGISTERING VOTERS, VOTER EDUCATION AND GET OUT THE VOTE ACTIVITY

Jewish Community Relations Council Of New York Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work for increased harmony and understanding among diverse groups in the community and to reduce or eliminate tensions and violence based on age, gender, race, color, sexual preference, creed, national origin, income level or stereotypical identification.

Stonewall Community Foundation

New York, NY

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT NYC LESBIAN, GAY, LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ) COMMUNITY.

Afef Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

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Leadingage New York Inc

Latham, NY

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

LEADINGAGE NEW YORK REPRESENTS NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MISSION-DRIVEN AND PUBLIC CONTINUING CARE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING NURSING HOMES, SENIOR HOUSING, ADULT CARE FACILITIES, CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, ASSISTED LIVING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ITS SERVICES FOR MEMEBERS, WHICH ARE NON-FOR-PROFITS AND GOVERNMENT-OPERATED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING LONG-TERM CARE.

Transgender Legal Defense And Education Fund Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

The Conference Of Presidents Of Major American Jewish Orgs Fund

New York, NY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO STRENGTHEN TIES BETWEEN CITIZENS OF THE USA, ISRAEL AND THE BROADER MIDDLE EAST AND TO ELIMINATE ANTI-SEMITISM AND RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN EDUCATIONAL DIALOGUES THAT FOSTER WORLD PEACE, REGIONAL STABILITY, PROMOTE DEMOCRATIC VALUES, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS.EVERY DAY, THE CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS WORKS PUBLICLY AND BEHIND THE SCENES TO ADDRESS VITAL ISSUES INCLUDING ISRAEL'S SECURITY AND VITALITY, THREATS POSED BY A NUCLEAR IRAN, GLOBAL TERRORISM, ANTISEMITISM, AND THE DELEGITIMIZATION CAMPAIGN.

Funders For Lesbian And Gay Issues Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES EDUCATES AND ORGANIZES FUNDERS AND SUPPORTS POWER-BUILDING TO CREATE AN ABUNDANCE OF RESOURCES FOR THE JUSTICE AND LIBERATION OF ALL QUEER COMMUNITIES.

True Colors United Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS THAT FOCUS ON THE EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE

Kering Foundation In The Americas Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of women.

Sikh Coalition Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE SIKH COALITION WORKS TOWARDS THE REALIZATION OF CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL PEOPLE.

People Projects To Empower & Organize The Psy Labeled Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

PROJECTS TO EMPOWER THE PSYCHIATRICALLY LABELED, INC.'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ADVOCATE AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO DEMAND QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY AND EARN THE RIGHT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS WELL AS BE A VITAL MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY.

Morningside Center For Teaching Social Responsibility Inc

New York, NY

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

WE FACILITATE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY TO CO-CREATE JOYFUL, EQUITABLE, AND RIGOROUS LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

New York Communities For Change Inc

Brooklyn, NY

Assets: $4m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

A GRASSROOTS MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION BUILDING POWER FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK STATE.

Fair Housing Justice Center Inc

Long Island City, NY

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE FAIR HOUSING JUSTICE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING HOUSING DISCRIMINATION, PROMOTING POLICIES THAT FOSTER OPEN, ACCESSIBLE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES; AND STRENGTHENING ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING LAWS.

Committee Against Anti Asian Violen Ce

New York, NY

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

CAAAV WAS FOUNDED IN 1986 AS ONE OF THE FIRST GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES TO RESPOND TO RACIALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENCE AGAINST ASIANS. SINCE THEN, CAAAV HAS BROADEN ITS FOCUS TO ADDRESS A WIDE ARRAY OF NEEDS AND CHALLENGES FACING THE ASIAN COMMUNITIES.

Black Womens Blueprint

Boonville, NY

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work for the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that will more effectively protect the rights of specific groups.

Womens Environment And Development Organization Wedo

Brooklyn, NY

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS; SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES-AS WELL AS THE LINKAGES BETWEEN THEM ARE AT THE HEART OF GLOBAL AND NATIONAL POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES.

Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc

Auburn, NY

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO RESPECTFULLY ASSIST PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE AGENCY ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 50 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, HOMELESS INTERVENTION AND HOMELESS VULNERABLE PROGRAMS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM.

Rockland County Pride Center Inc

Nyack, NY

Assets: $3m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE ROCKLAND COUNTY PRIDE CENTER IS AN LGBTQ+ (LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER) COMMUNITY CENTER WITH A JUSTICE-FOCUSED MISSION. THE PRIDE CENTER WORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE THROUGH FREE AND LOW-COST COMMUNITY EVENTS; MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS; LGBTQ+ YOUTH PROGRAM TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE; SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS; FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES; A DROP-IN SOCIAL AND SUPPORT SPACE FOR SENIORS; LGBTQ+ HEALTHCARE CLINIC THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH MONTEFIORE NYACK HOSPITAL; SURVIVAL SERVICES TO ENSURE EVERYONE'S BASIC NEEDS ARE MET; REFERRALS AND NAVIGATION IN WORKING WITH HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS; TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONALS; AND ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION, CLOSE SERVICE GAPS, AND MAKE SYSTEMIC CHANGE.