By donating to Citizens Union, you give us the financial backing we need to continue our critical work: digging into the complexities of city and state government, unearthing corruption and abuse, and driving meaningful reform. Your contribution is essential to our mission—and because of donors like you, Citizens Union remains New York’s leading watchdog and good government organization.
As a donor, you’ll receive special benefits, including invitations to exclusive events. But the most meaningful reward is knowing that you’re helping to build a democratic system in New York that lives up to its highest ideals.
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Civic Sponsor
Covers the core costs of CU’s everyday operations—allowing the team to keep pushing for transparency, ethics, and democratic integrity.
Gotham Sponsor
Helps expand CU’s voter education tools and strengthens nonpartisan outreach to ensure fair, open, and informed elections.
Empire Sponsor
Funds in-depth watchdog reporting, legislative analysis, and community forums that inform and empower New Yorkers to hold their government accountable.
Excelsior Sponsor
Supports high-impact research, advocacy campaigns, and public education efforts that drive meaningful reform across New York City and State. Your leadership fuels change at the highest levels.
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Please note: donations above are tax deductible contributions to Citizens Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on policy research and public education. Donations to Citizens Union Foundation are not substitutable for Citizens Union membership. If you’d like to become a member of Citizens Union, click here.