Collective Giving.
Local Impact.
Smart Philanthropy.
Council 1869 is a collective giving organization committed to expanding access to education, healthcare, and opportunity for the children and families on Long Island who need it most urgently.
Making a Difference: Over $1,600,000 committed in grants in our first 3 years
What is Collective Giving?
A Smarter Way To Give
Council 1869 is more than a fundraising organization—we are a collective. We pool resources, conduct deep research, and fund only the most effective, high-impact programs already doing exceptional work in our communities. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to.
Your
individual
donations…
are
pooled
together…
to make a
bigger
impact
When we give together,
we create change at a scale that’s
truly transformative.
Turning Your Gift Into Something Bigger
How We Do It
We bring together families, businesses, and community members to fund high-impact grants that expand access to education, health, community, and life-changing resources for those who need it most urgently.
Through strategic philanthropy and collective giving, we invest in programs that create lasting, measurable change.
Because every child deserves a strong start and a fair shot.
Early Support Closes Future Gaps
Why We Do It
One in three Long Island children lives in or near poverty. By investing early, we can create lasting opportunities that strengthen families, communities, and generations to come.
Childhood doesn’t wait. Neither should we.
The Reality on Long Island
9000 students face homelessness each school year
1 in 3 families can’t meet basic needs: food, shelter, childcare, and healthcare
The Poverty rate is the highest in over 50 years
Our Focus
Health Equity
Early Education
Community Support
We focus on the most urgent challenges facing children and families in Long Island.
Children and families thrive when the foundations around them are strong. Education, health, and community support are deeply connected: a child cannot fully succeed in school without access to care, stability, and the resources their family needs.
Council 1869 focuses on these three pillars because together, they address the barriers that shape opportunity and help create lasting change for children and families on Long Island.
Our Partners
Who We Support
We partner with organizations serving children and families in the surrounding communities where access to resources is limited—ensuring they receive the care, education, and support they need to thrive.
Our partners are carefully selected based on impact, scalability, and their ability to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
