Resorts World today announced the 28 nonprofit organizations selected to receive $10,000 grants through its “A Day of Giving” initiative, a commitment of $250,000 in honor of America’s 250th anniversary that grew to $280,000 when each property added a bonus grant of its own. Making a meaningful impact in communities across New York State.

Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the initiative celebrates the spirit of service by investing directly in the nonprofit organizations that strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity and improve the lives of New Yorkers every day.

More than 400 nonprofit organizations from across the state applied through an open call for the grants. Recipients were selected through a random drawing across Resorts World’s three New York regions, and with so many deserving organizations, Resorts World couldn’t stop at 25. Each of the company’s three properties awarded one additional grant, bringing the total to 28 organizations and $280,000: sixteen in the New York City region, six in the Hudson Valley and six in the Catskills, each receiving $10,000.

“America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect not only on our nation’s history, but on the people and organizations that continue to shape its future,” said Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East. “These nonprofits represent the very best of New York. Every day they provide essential services, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for those who need them most. We are honored to support their important work through this special initiative.”

The grants build on Resorts World’s longstanding commitment to giving back through its RW Gives program. Since 2011, RW has invested millions of dollars in hundreds of nonprofit organizations while matching employee charitable donations dollar for dollar. Across its three New York properties, Resorts World has also contributed more than $5 billion to New York State’s public education fund, making it one of the state’s largest contributors to education.

The recipients of the 2026 “A Day of Giving” grants are:

Catskills Region

1. Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley
2. The Woodstock School of Art, Inc
3. Livingston Manor-Roscoe Library
4. Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary
5. Independent Living, Inc.
6. Museum Village of Old Smith’s Clove

Hudson Valley Region:

1. The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra
2. Pets Alive
3. Hudson Valley Stride Masters Track & Field Club, Inc.
4. Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh
5. Safe Harbors of the Hudson
6. Trans+ Support Initiative

New York City Region: 

1. Witness to Mass Incarceration
2. Veterans Daddy Daughter Dance Inc.
3. Ridgewood Jazz Fest Inc.
4. Academy of Medicine of Queens County, Inc.
5. United Cultural Association
6. Winter For Kids
7. Our Neighborhood Civic Association of Ozone Park
8. RISE Up Inc.
9. Women on Wheels
10. The Perfect Piece of the Puzzle
11. 718 Recreation Center
12. Visionarwe Health Adult Social Servies
13. Practical Knowledge
14. Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, Inc.
15. The Blue Bus Project
16. Dominic A. Murray 21 Foundation

About Resorts World Catskills
Resorts World Catskills offers a premier gaming, entertainment, and dining experience in the heart of the Catskills. Built on the historic site of the Concord Hotel, the resort has helped fuel the region’s resurgence as one of New York State’s top tourism destinations. Named a Best Catskills Hotel by U.S. News & World Report, the property features more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space, 10 dining and bar venues — including celebrity chef Scott Conant’s Italian steakhouse Cellaio — the 2,500-seat RW Epicenter entertainment venue, and the award-winning Monster Golf Club, designed by acclaimed golf course architect Rees Jones. Resorts World Catskills is operated by Genting Group, a global hospitality leader founded in 1965 with destination resorts across New York, Las Vegas, Bimini, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. With more than 50 years of experience in travel and leisure, Genting welcomes more than 50 million visitors annually worldwide.

About Resorts World Hudson Valley

Resorts World Hudson Valley (RWHV) is New York State’s newest and most exciting gaming destination. Opened inside the Newburgh Mall in December 2022 after $50 million in renovations, RWHV offers gamers approximately 1,200 slot and electronic table gaming options across a 60,000-square-foot floor. Bar 360 has become a regional entertainment attraction that serves Newburgh Brewing Co.’s exclusive MonsterPitBoss IPA. THE KITCHEN offers guests a fresh and vibrant fast-casual dining experience with a soulful approach to Italian and American cuisines by renowned celebrity chef Scott Conant. Taxes from Resorts Worlds’ three New York properties have generated more than $5 billion to the state’s public education fund. RWHV is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, operating destination resorts in New York City, Catskills, Las Vegas, Bimini, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Genting has more than 50 years of experience in the travel and leisure industry and collectively employs approximately 30,000 people while offering an unparalleled resort experience to over 50 million visitors a year worldwide.

About Resorts World New York City

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is the Big Apple’s only casino-hotel and has generated over $5 billion for the State’s public education system since 2011. RWNYC fulfils the decades-long mission to turn the historic Aqueduct Racetrack into a true integrated resort. On April 28, 2026, the facility was transformed to a commercial casino with over 240 live table games and more than 2,500 machines, with more gaming options and amenities expected towards the end of 2026.  An average 5 million guests pass through RWNYC’s doors annually, where they enjoy an extraordinary gaming, entertainment, and dining experiences and this is expected to double to 10 million guests a year. In 2021, the 400-room Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York City opened its doors — bringing the total investment at the site to $1.1 billion. Guests choose from several dining options, including the recently reopened RW Prime and the Good Friends Noodle House.

RWNYC is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, with destination resort operations in the Catskills, Hudson Valley, Las Vegas, Bimini, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Genting has more than 50 years of experience in the travel and leisure industry and collectively employs approximately 30,000 people while offering an unparalleled resort experience to over 50 million visitors a year worldwide.