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Neighborhood nonprofit and first responders organizations serve as both safety nets and trampolines for millions of New Yorkers. They help low-income youth graduate from high school and go on to college, support newly-arrived immigrant families trying to adjust to life…

A note about Form 990 filing deadlines in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the IRS extended the filing deadline for Forms 990 originally due between April 1, 2020, and July 14, 2020. The new…

As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, private foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the immediate needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the foundation activity…

There is a good chance your nonprofit is scrambling to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic within your community. There has never been a more important time for organizations to provide support and needed essentials. Whether your organization has already responded…

It’s hard to ignore a global pandemic. More and more people are urged to stay home as COVID-19 continues to be a growing concern. With so much out of our control, it’s more important now than ever to take additional…

Nonprofits interested in taking advantage of new emergency benefits, loans and other aid programs should get their papers in order, contact their local FDIC-insured bank, and prepare to move quickly, nonprofit policy experts say. The application process for many benefits…

It’s been a year. Technically, it’s been 431 days since we officially became Candid. And it’s really been quite a year. In this annual report, we wanted to show you what made this first year at Candid special, challenging, and…

Today [March 30, 2020] GivingTuesday, the groundbreaking global generosity movement, announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of global action for giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The…

As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, corporations ramp up support with funding to meet the needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the corporate activity in response…

The world’s 1 billion people with disabilities are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis. They tend to be forgotten in crisis response on any level—national, community, and company. For the most part, solutions and discussions surrounding COVID-19 have…

As the coronavirus crisis spread endangers millions of lives around the globe, nonprofits and foundations are scrambling to find the best ways to help. We all have a lot to do, but the fastest, most efficient thing we can do…

As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, private foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the immediate needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the foundation activity…