Going beyond the expected.

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The Monarch Foundation is a private family foundation based in New York City working boldly to scale simple & inclusive solutions that solve some of our society's toughest problems.

What We're Trying to Do

Let's eradicate child poverty

Let's eradicate child poverty

Starting with New York City, we want to support mothers and babies in the earliest stages of their lives.

Let's end the climate crisis

Let's end the climate crisis

Through both grantmaking and social investing, we want to find innovative and inclusive solutions for our planet’s future.

How We're Helping

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Early Childhood

We support organizations that focus on the earliest days of a baby’s life -- from the moment a mother realizes she’s pregnant through age three.

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Park Equity

We want to help underinvested and overlooked small parks in New York City reach their potential.

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Climate Justice

We fund grassroots and minority-led organizations that are transforming how we interact with our planet.

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Direct Cash

Starting with New York City, we provide new mothers with unconditional, consistent cash assistance in an effort to eliminate multi-generational poverty.

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Climate Investing

We invest in climate and sustainability funds to find innovative and inclusive solutions for our planet’s future.

Let's Work Better Together

We’re always looking for more ways to support others. Let us know what you’re up to.