Three cheers for the (many!) nonprofits in Westchester that work tirelessly to make life better for everyone. There are organizations fighting food insecurity, funding school innovation, protecting women’s rights, advocating for racial equality, and much more—to our collective benefit.
Research by A.J. Jeremie
3,367
Approximate number of active nonprofits in the county according to a report by the United Way of Westchester and Putnam.
$1.3 million
In late 2024, The New York Community Trust-Westchester distributed more than in grants to 25 local nonprofits focused on addressing food insecurity, mental health, and childcare. The organization also granted $579,000 for local news, housing advocacy, and restorative justice initiatives.
56,000
Number of people employed by Westchester-based nonprofits, representing roughly 11% of the total county workforce.
Last year, Volunteer New York! mobilized over 35,000 volunteers in the Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam County areas to pitch in at local nonprofits. These volunteers provided over 457,000 hours of service, which translates to an economic value of approximately $16.9 million reinvested in the community.
The Westchester County Historical Society (WCHS), founded in 1874, is the oldest nonprofit in the county and one of the 10 oldest county historical societies in the United States.
A study commissioned by the Hudson Valley Funders Network found that regional nonprofits in the Hudson Valley, including Westchester, generated $7.4 billion in annual wages. Westchester nonprofits were responsible for $3.6 billion of that total.
Related: 914United Transforms Lives and Communities in Westchester
