“Our goal is to help give children and youth a better chance to realize their potential...”
For 171 years, New York Life Insurance Company has been in the business of being there for people when we’re needed and helping them to build a better tomorrow. This is also the driving force behind the work of the New York Life Foundation and our Corporate Responsibility programs. We partner with local and national nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of individuals from all walks of life, with our primary focus on organizations providing services to disadvantaged young people. From helping middle—school students get to high school on time to bereavement support for kids who have lost a parent or loved one, our goal is to give children and youth a chance to realize their potential and build a bright future for themselves and the world around us.
The Foundation has awarded almost $238 million in grants since its inception. And while funding for nonprofit agencies has become more difficult during these challenging economic times, our commitment to doing what we can hasn’t wavered. In fact, the Foundation’s budget has increased every year for the last seven years.
While corporate—level support of vital community programs is, of course, very important, it is the individual efforts of our agents and employees that we are most proud of. On any given day in cities and towns across the country, you will find our people tutoring kids in after—school programs, collecting food and clothing for the homeless, or helping to restore and beautify a park. Their selfless actions reflect our value of humanity, and our shared belief that New York Life not only has the ability—but also the responsibility—to help people in the communities where we live and work.
Thank you for your interest in the New York Life Foundation and our Corporate Responsibility programs. We invite you to explore this website and learn more about what we do.
Ted Mathas
Chairman and CEO
New York Life Insurance Company
Heather Nesle
President, New York Life Foundation
Vice President, Corporate Responsibility