Robin Hood targets poverty in New York City by finding and funding the best and most effective programs and partnering with them to maximize results.

100% of all donations go directly to programs helping New Yorkers:

“We believe the urgent need in New York’s poor communities requires us to put every dollar out on the streets helping people and not in an endowment. At Robin Hood, 100% not only refers to the value of your contribution, but also to what we expect from ourselves and from the programs we support. 100% — nothing less — is what it takes to make a difference in the lives of New York City’s poor.”

They attack Poverty at its Roots:

“Our philosophy is simple: to significantly affect people living in poverty you have to attack its root causes. That’s why Robin Hood focuses on poverty prevention through programs in early childhood, youth, education, jobs and economic security. And, because we can’t turn our backs on those living and suffering in poverty, we also fund basic survival programs in health care, hunger, housing and domestic violence.”

Aid other organizations who have a common goal; even after they invest in them:

“Before investing in a program, Robin Hood reviews its strategy, scrutinizes its financial statements, evaluates its management teams, and conducts multiple visits. But that’s just for starters. Where most funders leave off, Robin Hood begins. We protect and leverage our charitable investments with top notch management and technical assistance. There are times when a Robin Hood-supported program desperately needs something that seems impossible… that’s when Robin Hood steps in and gets everything donated.”

Analyze results of programs/initiatives & improve:

“Robin Hood is results-focused. We hold the programs we support completely accountable for their performance. We work with them to set specific goals. They’re expected to meet these goals. And they’re measured against these goals, and other mutually agreed-upon benchmarks, every year by independent evaluators.”