Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) of New York is a non-profit research organization dedicated to improving housing and neighborhood conditions through the co-operative efforts of the public and private sectors.
Since 1937, CHPC has championed reason over rhetoric through its objective research and nonpartisan advocacy. Our reputation for impartiality has allowed us to influence public policy to improve the City’s housing stock and the quality of life in New York City’s neighborhoods. Our Board of Directors includes leaders in the fields of urban planning, architecture, zoning and land use law, housing finance and development, and community development. They provide practical, diverse perspectives that enhance CHPC’s research and offer insight on issues affecting the City’s future.
We maximize the impact of our work by sharing it with the widest possible audience through this website, our Fellowships, public testimony, publications, seminars, email alerts, Facebook, and our CHPC Connect international study trip program.
Funding
CHPC is entirely reliant on financial contributions which are tax-deductible and eligible for CRA credit. The majority of our funding comes from our generous board members and from industry supporters who attend our Annual Luncheon. In addition, there are a number of New York City foundations that have issued project specific grants to support our latest endeavors. These include:
Center for Global Partnership at the Japan Foundation
The Center for Global Partnership (CGP) was established within the Japan Foundation* in April 1991 with offices in both Tokyo and New York. To carry out its mission, CGP operates grant programs in three areas – intellectual exchange, grassroots exchange, and education – as well as self-initiated projects and fellowships. We support an array of institutions and individuals, including nonprofit organizations, universities, policymakers, scholars and educators, and believe in the power of broad-based, multi-channel approaches to effect positive change.
Lavanburg Foundation
The Lavanburg Foundation provides seed grants to organizations working in New York City and its surrounding areas who share our belief that good housing is more than matter of bricks and mortar — that it should also provide the means to build lives through social support.
The Charles H. Revson Foundation
The Charles H. Revson Foundation, founded with a commitment to “the spread of knowledge” and “the improvement of human life,” makes grants in the areas of urban affairs, education, biomedical research policy, and Jewish philanthropy and education.
