Poverty is complex.

New York is arguably the wealthiest city in the world; yet we still have 1.8 million New Yorkers living in poverty.

Why Robin Hood?

We optimize the impact of every grant we make, averaging $12 in income and quality of life improvements for every $1 we invest: a 12:1 return.

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Learning + Technology Fund Announces First Grants

The Fund aims to unlock the potential of technology to transform learning and advance achievement for low-income students.

2017 INVESTORS CONFERENCE

Join a gathering of the brightest & most influential policy experts, financial leaders, tech innovators & more to hear actionable, money-making ideas.

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STARTUPS ARE FINALLY TAKING ON FOOD STAMPS

FreshEBT, an alum of Blue Ridge Labs @ Robin Hood, is changing the way SNAP recipients manage and track their spending.

How to Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey

We must all come together to help rebuild after Hurricane Harvey’s terrible devastation. Our values are reflected in how we react to this crisis.

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The Four Pillars of Robin Hood

100% CHARITY

Robin Hood’s Board of Directors underwrites all operating costs, so 100 percent of your donation goes directly to fighting poverty.

RIGOROUS METRICS

Robin Hood evaluates all grants through an exacting process to determine how much each dollar lifts the well-being of struggling New Yorkers.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We fund the most effective programs. If successful, we help them expand; if they stumble, we help them improve; if problems persist, we end support.

PARTNERSHIP

More than money, we offer grantees business expertise, leadership training, and best practices to bolster their ability to serve their communities.

Investing in the most effective
ways to fight poverty.

Poverty is complex.

Why Robin Hood?

WHAT'S NEW