The AHRC New York City Foundation is a fund-raising and grant-making entity that supports programs for children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and who live in New York City. The Foundation is the primary source of philanthropic support for AHRC New York City, which provides a wide array of social services for 15,000 people annually. Our mission Through its grants, the Foundation aims to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to • Make choices and decisions based on their own aspirations. • Live as independently and be as productive as possible. • Participate fully in their communities.