Mission: Founded in 1874 as the Young Men's Hebrew Association where Jewish men could find harmony and good fellowship, the 92nd Street Y today has evolved into a world-renowned community and cultural center, an organization of exhilarating vitality and remarkable diversity, a proudly Jewish institution that reaches out to people of every race, ethnicity, religion, age and economic class. The 92nd Street Y provides exceptional programs in the arts and culture, Jewish life and education, health and fitness, personal growth and travel, and in classes for adults, families and children. The 92nd Street Y serves over 300,000 people annually, from newborns to centenarians, always remaining true to its mission. (Less)

The 92nd Street Y is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1948, and donations are tax-deductible.