West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC)
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees
West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) is a New York City-based nonprofit established in 2011 with a mission to promote economic opportunities and improve quality of life to sustain a vibrant West Harlem. It operates direct programs in education, workforce and economic development, and affordable housing, and also supports other organizations through grant-making to services that benefit residents of Manhattan Community District 9. Based in New York City and positioned in the philanthropic fundraising services field, WHDC serves a local urban community through its programs and grants. The organization targets residents of West Harlem and local nonprofits, addressing education, job readiness, and housing needs through its initiatives. In 2024, WHDC, in collaboration with Columbia University and Community Board 9, launched an online in-kind space application that enables local nonprofits to host events on campus rent-free.