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The Long Island Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all Long Islanders by connecting past, present, and future generous Long Islanders with nonprofits working to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community.

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AFTEE
FEED THE NEED

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Arts
Revitalize communities
Engage residents
Advocate for social change
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Collaborative Funds
Our collaborative funds allow donors to join forces with other like-minded colleagues for a wider and more immediate impact.
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Community Development
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Promote affordable housing options
Preserve multifamily housing
Ensure alignment with fair housing laws
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Education
Promote STEM
Improve equity and quality education
Prep for college success

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Environment
Promote sustainable land use
Protect our region’s bodies of water
Reduce pollution
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Health
Improve healthcare for underserved communities
Promote equal access
Address existing health disparities
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Hunger
Increase food access
Facilitate connection to
Increase participation of free school meal programs
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Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund

Social Change Grantmaking through the LIUU Fund in LICF
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Mental Health
Address the mental health needs of young people
Promote supportive social environments
Support prevention and treatment programs for addictive behaviors
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Technical Assistance
Capacity building of nonprofits
Promote sector-wide best practices
Ensure diverse leadership
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Youth Development
Expand leadership opportunities
Create Career pathways
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1978
Year Founded
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Grants Awarded Since 1978
2900000000
2022 Total Assets (of NYCT/LICF/WCF) *includes permanent and endowed funds

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