OUR SUPPORTERS
We are grateful for our supporters who invest in the advancement of their neighbors and this great city we call home.
Hundreds of wonderful individuals, foundations, corporate partners, and government funders invest in University Settlement’s work to fight poverty and build community strength. Nothing we do alongside our neighbors would be possible without their generosity.
If you are an individual or corporate partner interested in supporting our work, please reach Ali Margolies at amargolies@universitysettlement.org or call 212-453-0294
If you are a foundation or government entity interested in partnering with us, please reach Elizabeth Hollingsworth at ehollingsworth@universitysettlement.org or call 212-453-0258
To see a full list of our donors, please visit our most recent Annual Report.
Below are a few profiles of some of our dedicated friends and donors!
Ryan llc, corporate partner & Donor
"We partner with University Settlement because we get to use the unique skills and resources of our team to have a real impact in the community. Most recently, we completely revamped the play spaces at one of the early childhood centers in East New York and it was a win all around. Our team benefited from the professional development, the unique collaboration opportunity, and exposure to the needs of their neighbors. And with our investment, more than 190 children will have a safe and fun learning environment to grow in."
— Tony Gulotta, Principal, Ryan LLC
Tiger Foundation
The Tiger Foundation is a long-time funder of University Settlement’s Butterflies program, which provides mental health services for 700 children ages zero to five and their families. This innovative program has been especially critical given the recent increase in need for mental health services, and we are grateful for the Tiger Foundation’s generous partnership in this important work.
Krishna Swamy, Monthly Donor & Past Volunteer
“While in college, I tutored students on the weekends as part of University Settlement's Beacon Program. Once I began my professional career, I started thinking about the right way to support the Program's broader work, which, to me, meant something sustainable. I found a recurring donation to be the right choice. My intention is to provide the organization with something it can rely on each month. Personally, I appreciate how the regular contributions remind me of my connection to University Settlement, and how they give me the flexibility to scale my contribution to my means in the years ahead."
Trinity Church Wall Street
Trinity Church Wall Street supports the Families Thriving mental health program, which provides a range of community-based services for children, youth, and families. Trinity's generous investment has allowed us to scale up service for students in Manhattan District 1 schools at a time when mental health services are in increasingly high demand. In addition, Trinity supports Project Home, our eviction prevention program, which provides housing stabilization services to over 600 families each year. Trinity's commitment to this work has enabled us to increase access to legal resources for tenants as well as critical rental arrears support.
Ría and Robyn Mar, Donor & Early Childhood Parents
“Our twins attended University Settlement’s Park Slope North early childhood program. They absolutely loved it and so do we - it’s such a special and supportive community. We know the organization ensures thousands of other families like us have the resources they need to succeed, and that’s why we’re proud to be their partner."
The New York Community Trust
The New York Community Trust, a longtime partner of our agency, currently provides support for our Wellness Together program for homebound older adults. The Trust's generous funding for this program has allowed us to sustainably scale up services and provide older adult participants with the flexible and holistic support needed to remain in their homes as they age.
Team Revel Run, LES 5K Revel Run Organizers
For the last 6 years, this group of Lower East Side neighbors have come together to organize a 5K run in honor of beloved community member and friend, Pavel Lempert. All the proceeds raised for the LES 5K Revel Run support paid internships for rising high school students that will help prepare them for post-secondary success and beyond. This event is a special opportunity to get some exercise, build community and invest in the next generation of leaders. Plus, the morning includes swag, prizes, awards, and a post-race party! The 7th annual LES 5K Revel Run is set for October 5, 2025 and you won't want to miss it! CLICK HERE to get your early bird ticket or sponsorship and save your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!