The New York Times Communities Fund

The New York Times Communities Fund supports local, national and global nonprofits that help people improve their circumstances and lead more enriching lives through the power of education. Thanks to The Times’s generous readers, The Fund has raised nearly $365 million since it was established in 1911 as The Neediest Cases Fund, and in recent years has positively impacted the lives of 1.5+ million people annually. We collaborate with Focusing Philanthropy to maximize impact.

Donations received after January 16 will support our 115th annual campaign, which begins in the fall of 2026.

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Partner Organizations

For the 2025-26 campaign, The Fund is working with the following seven nonprofits to provide direct educational support, meant to help lift people out of poverty on the road to improved life circumstances. 

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  • Block Club Chicago reporter Molly DeVore interviews after a press conference after federal agents pulled a teacher from inside Rayito de Sol, a North Center daycare, Wednesday morning on Nov. 5, 2025.

    American Journalism Project

    Every dollar donated funds coaching, technology training, and operational support to strengthen local newsrooms and access to independent reporting across the U.S. and Puerto Rico…More info

  • First Book

    $45 provides 30 additional students with access to books, learning activities and other critical literacy resources that support a high-quality education for children in under-resourced schools across the US…More info

  • Participants in hard hats and reflective safety vests gather on a city sidewalk during a hands-on construction training session.

    UJA-Federation of New York

    $6,700 provides construction certification training for a New Yorker facing barriers to employment, opening pathways to good-paying careers that don’t require a college degree. Graduates can specialize in green building and renewable energy, preparing them to enter the city’s rapidly growing sustainable construction sector…More info

  • Adult students in class

    Per Scholas

    Graduates of this rigorous tuition-free technology training program enter thriving wage careers at an average of 2.5x their prior annual earnings, joining the diverse talent pipeline that is changing the face of tech. $850 funds everything a learner needs to participate…More info

  • OneGoal

    Help close the degree divide for students from low-income communities across the U.S. $1,500 provides a young person with a full year of instruction, advising, and support via a program proven to dramatically increase postsecondary success…More info

  • Woman sitting outside

    CAMFED

    $220 can fund a girl’s education in rural Africa for an entire year. In turn, she will multiply your investment by supporting the next generation through school, helping to build a more equitable future for us all…More info

  • A teacher sits on a classroom floor with two young children, looking at picture books together.

    Children’s Aid

    $1,136 extends a year of comprehensive early childhood education and family support to children living in poverty across New York City. Last year, 96% of participating children met or exceeded annual national cognitive benchmarks, rising from just 58% at enrollment…More info

  • Black-and-white photo of smiling healthcare workers. They're crowded together in matching scrubs with raised fists.

    Catholic Charities of New York

    New York faces critical healthcare shortages, yet language and credential barriers prevent many motivated workers from entering the field. $10,780 provides industry-specific English instruction, training and certification, and connections to employment for one participant in the Bridge to Healthcare Program….More info

Thank you to our funders for amplifying the impact of these organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, your donation is tax deductible in the United States. You will receive an acknowledgement receipt via email immediately after you submit your donation.

The New York Times Communities Fund (formerly The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund) has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a not-for-profit public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Identification Number: 13-6066063. A copy of The Communities Fund’s latest annual financial report may be obtained, upon request, from The Fund or from the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271.

Due to the overwhelming response from donors, we are only able to accept donations via credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or ACH transfer on this site. Donors interested in giving via check, wire, Donor Advised Fund, or IRA contribution can make a pledge using the “Donate” link above and select “check/wire/DAF/stock” for the payment method to receive contribution instructions.

Checks can be made payable to The New York Times Communities Fund and mailed to The New York Times Communities Fund, P.O. Box 5193, New York, N.Y. 10087.

This charge will appear on your credit card statement as: “NYTCommunitiesFund.org”.

Donations received on or before January 16, 2026 will be counted in the 114th edition of The Communities Fund and distributed to beneficiary organizations in 2026. Donations received after January 16, 2026 and before the launch of next year’s campaign (fall 2026) will be counted in the 115th edition of The Fund and distributed to beneficiary organizations in 2027.

There is a $10 minimum for credit card donations.

Please download and use this fillable pdf (see tribute instructions here) that you can email as an attachment or print to give to a friend or loved one. Due to the volume of transactions being processed, we are unable to send acknowledgements directly to honorees.

We do not have an internal way to process such a request. We suggest you contact your friend or loved one prior to making a donation and return to our site to process the gift after you have determined their wishes. 

In 2023, The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund updated its name to The New York Times Communities Fund as part of an effort to reflect a more modern philanthropic approach. The mission of The Fund remains unchanged. 

After making your donation, you will receive a formal tax acknowledgement that you can share with your employer with hopes they will make a matching contribution through this site. We do not otherwise have the ability to provide additional support for verifying matching donations.

The New York Times Company covers all credit card and processing fees for this initiative, so 100% of your donation will support the causes outlined above.

Please check your spam and junk folders. The tax receipt is auto-generated and emailed to you with the subject line “NYT Communities Fund Donation Receipt.” If you are still unable to locate it, please contact us.

At this time, we are unable to automatically generate recurring donations for this initiative.

Please direct all media inquiries to our contact form.

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