ASIAN AMERICANS FOR EQUALITY: Established in 1974, Asian Americans for Equality, Inc. (AAFE) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization committed to community service and empowerment targeting immigrants, low-income families, and minorities throughout New York City. AAFE serves tens of thousands of seniors and low-income and working families each year, offering an array of programs that encompass the organization's comprehensive approach to community development, including: affordable housing development; small business assistance; homeownership; property management; services to emerging communities; housing, social, and legal services; access to technology; and public policy and advocacy. Today, AAFE is a nationally recognized community development organization serving New York City's 800,000 residents of Asian descent.

National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (NCAPACD): The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development is the first national advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the community development, organizing and advocacy needs of the diverse and rapidly growing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities nationwide. Its mission is to be a powerful voice for the unique community development needs of AAPI communities and to strengthen the capacity of community-based organizations to create neighborhoods of hope and opportunity. NCAPACD is a membership based network of local community based agencies that have been and are active players in various social and economic empowerment movements that came together after the Civil Rights era and developed through the War on Poverty initiatives.

New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC): The New York Immigration Coalition is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for more than 200 groups in New York State that work with immigrants and refugees. As the coordinating body for organizations that serve one of the largest and most diverse newcomer populations in the United States, the NYIC has become a leading advocate for immigrant communities on the local, state, and national levels. The NYIC was founded in 1987 to mobilize the leadership of New York's immigrant communities in response to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. It has since evolved into a powerful advocacy voice, analyzing the impact of immigration policy proposals, promoting and protecting the rights of immigrants and their family members, improving newcomers' access to services, resolving problems with public agencies, and mobilizing member groups to respond to emerging issues and needs. With its multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-sector base, the NYIC provides both a forum for immigrant groups to share their concerns and a vehicle for collective action to address these concerns.

Partnership for New York City: The Partnership for New York City is an organization of the leaders of New York City's top corporate, investment, and entrepreneurial firms. They work in partnership with city and state government officials, labor groups, and the nonprofit sector to enhance the economy and culture of the city. The Partnership focuses on research, policy formulation, and issue advocacy at the city, state, and federal levels by leveraging its network of CEO and Corporate partners. Through its affiliate, the New York City Investment Fund, the Partnership directly invests in economic development projects in all five boroughs of the city.