The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City accepts financial donations from people and groups.

This is to:

  • Promote the general welfare of the City's residents
  • Aid civic improvements

The Fund sometimes accepts financial donations in response to an emergency. The Mayor may announce this.

The Mayor's Fund cannot accept:

  • Furniture
  • Clothes
  • Any other "in-kind" donations

Donations to specific City agency programs are also accepted. If you send a check, write on the check which program you want to receive your donation.

The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City is a 501(c) (3) public charity. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Donate to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

The devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires have ravaged communities across Southern California, leaving tens of thousands displaced and entire neighborhoods destroyed. Recovery will require collective action and resources to rebuild lives and restore the region. 

Your contribution can provide immediate assistance and help lay the groundwork for long-term recovery.

You can get a list of organizations accepting donations on the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City website.

If you choose to donate, give directly to the organizations listed on the website. Do not donate funds or goods for the LA wildfires to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City. 

Support relief efforts for those affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a major humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people flee the violence of war. New Yorkers can help by sending cash donations to relief groups working in the region.

The United States Agency International Development has compiled a list of organizations.

New Yorkers can:

  • Donate
  • Learn more about reputable relief groups responding to the crisis in Europe

Learn how to donate to relief organizations.

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