Nonprofit organizations by definition aren’t in the business of making money, but many of them deliver an outstanding return on investment. Nonprofits carry out critical activities that are either outsourced or ignored by government: providing shelter to homeless people, feeding people, caring for marginalized youths and older adults, supporting formerly incarcerated people. Plus, they give a voice to the least powerful among us and advocate for their interests with influential policymakers and those who control the purse strings.

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The 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers
Nonprofit organizations ensure the well-being of New Yorkers in a wide variety of ways, whether it’s promoting mental health, delivering care for people with disabilities,