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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Wes Moore: The War on Poverty Has Become…

Poverty is a horrible, bedeviling force that invades and infects every aspect of our lives and communities.

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GRIT: SHARING OUR KNOWLEDGE WITH PROMISING NONPROFITS

We're accepting applications for GRIT, which teaches talented nonprofit executives how to secure support from results-driven, evidence-based funders.

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AMERICAN DREAM FUND

Robin Hood and our supporters have helped tens of thousands of low-income immigrants stay in their homes, get health insurance, and launch careers.

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2016 Year in Review

Last year, we invested $129 million in more than 200 of the most effective nonprofits throughout the five boroughs.

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Over 800,000 low-income New Yorkers don’t receive the critical food, health, and income benefits they’re eligible to receive. Let's close the gap.

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Recent Stories

Unplugged: Wes Moore on the Future of Philanthropy

Wes Moore presented a compelling and personal connection to the mission at Monday night’s Unplugged event on the future of philanthropy.

Nursing A Dream: From Washington Heights to the…

Raymond’s quest to make his dream a reality began at Guttmann Community College, a Robin Hood-funded program.

A Family Reunited, a Father’s Wish Fulfilled

For Abdoulie, this Father’s Day started out with work, just like most Sunday mornings.

In His Own Words: Robin Hood CEO Wes…

Soon after he was announced as the new leader of Robin Hood, Wes Moore shared his story, his vision and his passion with the staff…

Love and Leadership: A Night for NYC

At its annual benefit, the Robin Hood community celebrated those who refuse to stay down – and those who help them stand back up.

Unplugged: Tackling Youth Homelessness

There are about 6,800 young homeless people under the age of 24 in New York, but many advocates believe that number is low, considering youth…

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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

Wes Moore: The War on Poverty Has Become…