While federal, state and city government contracts fund some Lenox Hill Neighborhood House programs and services, many of our programs rely on private contributions. This support, from individuals, corporations and foundations, enables the House to provide ongoing, high-quality services to meet the needs of the community.

Private contributions directly benefit important programs at the House, such as art, computers, science and tutoring for school-age children. Individual support makes possible day care services, financial management and our community Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens. Private contributions also support art therapy for residents at the Homeless Women's Shelter and the outreach picnic for homeless individuals. In addition, a number of community services, including computer education, housing advocacy and tenants' rights counseling are funded solely through private contributions.

If you would like to help people gain the necessary skills to strengthen themselves and their community, there are several ways to make a donation. The Neighborhood House is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Mail
Make your check payable to LHNH and mail to:
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Development Department
331 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

Online

Phone
Call (212) 744-5022, ext. 1256, to charge your donation to your credit card.

Fax
Click here for a Donation Form, then fax your completed form to: (212) 744-5150.

Special Events
Special Events play a major role in our fundraising efforts. For more
information about upcoming events, please click here to see our
Calendar. If you’d like to receive an invitation or would like additional information, please contact Virginia Pitman, Director of Special Events at 212 744-5022 x 1237or e-mail:  vpitman@lenoxhill.org.

Appreciated Securities
Any gift of appreciated securities, including mutual funds, which you have owned for at least one year can be donated to Lenox Hill Neighborhood House without incurring capital gains tax. The deduction is the fair market value of the stock on the day you make the gift. Such gifts are fully deductible up to 30% of your adjusted gross income; any excess can be carried over for five additional years. If you would like to receive an invitation, please call 212 755-5022, x 1399 or e-mail:  cgrossman@lenoxhill.org .

Bequests
Another planned gift opportunity is naming Lenox Hill Neighborhood House in your will or living trust. Contributing to the Neighborhood House through a bequest is a wonderful way to support our programs and services while, at the same time, reducing your estate taxes. For more information, please call 212 755-5022, x 1399 or e-mail:  cgrossman@lenoxhill.org .

Life Insurance
By naming Lenox Hill Neighborhood House as owner and irrevocable beneficiary, you can contribute an existing or newly purchased life insurance policy and receive a tax deduction for a portion of your gift. Additional deductions can be taken by making gifts to cover the cost of premiums. Alternatively, you may wish to name Lenox Hill Neighborhood House as a contingent beneficiary, to receive the proceeds if the primary beneficiary predeceases you. If proceeds come to the House, your estate will receive an estate tax deduction for the gift. For more information, please call 212 755-5022, x 1399 or e-mail:  cgrossman@lenoxhill.org .

Getting The Most From Your Retirement Plan
If you are required to withdraw more than you need from your retirement plan this year, you may wish to give the excess amount to the Neighborhood House. By doing so you will be entitled to a tax deduction, which will partially offset the tax you owe on the withdrawal. For more information, please call 212 755-5022, x 1399 or e-mail:  cgrossman@lenoxhill.org .

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House meets Better Business Bureau standards for charitable solicitations as of our most recent review in 2008. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. The latest annual report can be obtained from Lenox Hill Neighborhood House or from the Office of Charities Registration, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.