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Good Causes Inc. to Conclude Fiscal Sponsorship Services This Spring

New York State — After thoughtful review and consideration by its Board, Good Causes, Inc., a NYCON affiliate, will conclude its fiscal sponsorship services in May 2026.

For 28 years, Good Causes has served as a trusted fiscal sponsor. It provided administrative oversight, financial stewardship, and a supportive home for emerging nonprofits, collaboratives, and programs in transition. Through this work, community leaders were able to build new nonprofits and create meaningful impact. Groups that started with Good Causes and became standalone nonprofit organizations are today helping communities across New York State through youth development, arts, food programs, and more. NYCON affiliate BoardStrong also got its start through Good Causes.

“The time was right for this change, as we have seen the increasing challenges in the nonprofit sector and a greater need to help existing nonprofits,” said Joshua Sabo, Esq., Chair of the Good Causes Board. “This decision fits with NYCON’s strategic plan and keeps resources focused where they can have the greatest statewide impact.”

This change will not result in any staff layoffs. Good Causes Executive Director Kelly S. Mathews will lead the organization through the transition period and continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer, Senior VP of Financial Management Group of NYCON, and Chief Operating Officer of BoardStrong.

“We are deeply grateful to the Good Causes Board and to founding Executive Director Kelly Mathews for their long-time dedication to providing a temporary home to emerging nonprofits,” said Megan Allen, CEO of NYCON. “Our communities will continue to benefit from all of their efforts, for many years to come."

Executive Director Kelly Mathews added, “Having worked with Good Causes since its inception, it has been an honor to support over 250 organizations as they determined their paths forward in service to their communities."

NYCON remains committed to helping nonprofits thrive and strengthen communities across New York. The organization will continue to offer expertise on fiscal sponsor relationships and legal services for groups looking to form a new nonprofit.