At the Y, every gift helps strengthen our community. Whether you give once, set up a recurring donation, or plan a legacy gift, your support empowers programs in neighborhoods across the five boroughs. Make Your Gift Today Give onlineGiving is easier than ever. Use our secure online portal to make a tax-deductible donation to your local Y using your credit card, Apple Pay, PayPal, or Venmo.Donate Now Join The Pulse recurring giving communityJoin our community of dedicated advocates supporting the most urgent needs of NYC. Payments are processed automatically via our online portal for your convenience.Get Started Mail a checkSend checks payable to: YMCA of Greater New York, Attn: Fund Development, 7th Floor 5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023*Note branch in the memo line. Send a wire transferContact our team for bank details for gifts to the Y. Make a grant from your donor-advised fundUse your tax-deductible Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to make a contribution to your favorite Y branch. Simply recommend the YMCA of Greater New York (Tax ID# 13-1624228) to your advisor, and reach out to our team to designate your branch.Get Started Make a stock giftGifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are tax-deductible to the full extent of the Internal Revenue Code.Contact Our Team Check for matching giftsMany employers match employee donations—don’t miss the chance to double or triple your impact.Learn More Get Involved Start a fundraiserUpcoming celebration? Community project? Create change close to home. Personalize and launch your online fundraiser (we promise it's easy) and bring people together for your local Y.Get Started Join Team Y ChampionsParticipate in an iconic NYC event while supporting your local community. Past events include the TCS New York City Marathon, TD Five Boro Bike Tour, and United Airlines NYC Half.Learn More Attend a Y signature eventJoin us in creating unforgettable moments while celebrating the YGNY's mission to empower and strengthen NYC communities across the five boroughs.Learn More Planned and Legacy GivingExplore strategic giving options designed to support the Y for years to come. We’re happy to answer your questions and guide you along the way. Give from your IRAMake a tax-efficient gift directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) allow donors 70½+ to transfer funds to charity without counting it as taxable income.Learn More Legacy givingJoin the Y's Heritage Society when you include the Y in your long-term financial plans, ensuring support for the next generation. Learn MoreThree popular ways to leave a legacy gift:Include the Y in your Will or Living TrustList the Y as a Beneficiary DesignationGive a Charitable Gift AnnuityGet Started with FreeWillTo help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes.You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity. Celebrating Your GenerosityWe are deeply grateful to every individual and organization whose support fuels the Y’s mission in New York City. Your contributions transform lives, build stronger communities, and we proudly honor the generosity behind every gift. View our donor wallMeet the supporters whose gifts make programs and opportunities possible at the Y.Digital Donor Wall Donor recognition and benefitsSee the ways we honor donors and highlight their contributions to our community.Learn More