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Frequently asked questions
What is the East Village Design District Foundation?
The East Village Design District Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in New York State. We’re dedicated to advancing the arts, culture, and community engagement through fully community-driven programs — ensuring that every dollar donated directly supports our initiatives. These include educational workshops, youth development opportunities, cultural events, and essential community services such as food insecurity relief, public gatherings, and accessible creative spaces. Our mission is to inspire creativity, celebrate cultural heritage, and strengthen community connections, with transparency, inclusivity, and integrity guiding everything we do.
How can I help?
You can support the East Village Design District Foundation in several meaningful ways.
As a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in New York State, every contribution — whether financial, in-kind, or through volunteering — directly fuels programs that uplift and empower our community. Your support helps sustain educational workshops, youth development initiatives, cultural events, and essential community resources such as food insecurity relief efforts and public gatherings.All donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Beyond monetary gifts, you can make an impact by sharing our mission, collaborating on community projects, or donating materials and services that advance our work. Every action you take helps us inspire creativity, celebrate cultural heritage, and strengthen the bonds that connect us all.
As a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in New York State, every contribution — whether financial, in-kind, or through volunteering — directly fuels programs that uplift and empower our community. Your support helps sustain educational workshops, youth development initiatives, cultural events, and essential community resources such as food insecurity relief efforts and public gatherings.All donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Beyond monetary gifts, you can make an impact by sharing our mission, collaborating on community projects, or donating materials and services that advance our work. Every action you take helps us inspire creativity, celebrate cultural heritage, and strengthen the bonds that connect us all.
Are you hiring?
At present, the organization is not hiring paid staff. Operations are sustained through a dedicated network of volunteers and the collaborative oversight of the board. No funds are allocated toward administrative costs; 100% of all contributions are reinvested directly into communities in need.This structure ensures maximum impact and reach, allowing resources to be directed entirely toward mission-driven programs and services. In the future, the organization intends to engage qualified individuals for compensated roles, supported exclusively by funding streams specifically designated for staffing and not derived from general charitable contributions.