The Public Policy and Education Fund of New York is a community advocacy and the 501(c)(3) affiliate of Citizen Action New York. 1
Funding
According to its 2023 990 form, the Public Policy and Education Fund of New York reported a revenue of $6,316,809, expenses of $6,351,906, and total assets of $7,459,653. 2
In 2023, the group provided grants to several left-of-center organizations including VOCAL-NY, Make the Road New York (MRNY), the NAACP, NEO Philanthropy, New York Communities Organizing Fund Incorporated (NYCOFI), and the Tides Foundation. 3
Also in 2023, it received a grant for $95,000 from VOCAL-NY for the purpose of supporting “Upstate Downstate Housing Alliance’s Campaigns and Develop Members Community Leadership Skills.” 4 The group is also a listed partner/member of the Alliance, along with VOCAL-NY. 1
Leadership
Mark Hannay is listed as the president of the Public Policy and Education Fund of New York. 5
Jessica Wisneski and Rosemary Rivera were listed as the co-executive directors of the organization, according to the 2023 990 form. 6
References
- “Our Impact.” Public Policy and Education Fund, Accessed May 19, 2025. https://ppefny.org/our-impact
- Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Public Policy and Education Fund of New York. 2023. Part I. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133364209/202423099349301032/full
- Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Public Policy and Education Fund of New York. 2023. Schedule I, Part II. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133364209/202423099349301032/full
- Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Voices of Community Activists and Leaders-New York. 2023. Schedule I, Part II. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/134094385/202500279349301380/full
- “About Us.” Public Policy and Education Fund of New York, Accessed May 19, 2025. https://ppefny.org/about-us
- Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). Public Policy and Education Fund of New York. 2023. Part VII, Section A. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133364209/202423099349301032/full