NY Community Trust Leader Lorie Slutsky To Retire
April 5, 2021
Lorie A. Slutsky, one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit leaders and head of the New York Community Trust announced she will retire next year.
Slutsky, 68, is only the third president of The Trust in its 97-year history. Under her leadership, the foundation awarded more than $5 billion in grants to nonprofit organizations while its assets quadrupled to $3.2 billion, according to The Trust’s financial statements. During her tenure, The Trust has been at the forefront of important charitable activities in the city, region, and nation.
“We would love to keep Lorie at the helm for another 30 years,” said Valerie S. Peltier, The Trust’s chair. “She has led us through a period of tremendous growth in our ability to support the important work of the city’s nonprofit organizations. Now, we will be focusing on completing a successful leadership transition that will ensure The Trust is ready for an exciting new chapter.”