A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice

Calling attention to causes that rarely make headlines is part of the daily work in New York City. Charities in this city keep movements alive behind the buzz of Wall Street and corporate towers. One organization carrying that torch is the A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice, a fixture for grassroots activism since the mid-20th century. Funding campaigns against war, supporting civil liberties cases, and publishing research on systemic injustice are among its core contributions to public debate.

At 55 Exchange Pl in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District, the foundation occupies suite 405. The street reflects both the neighborhood’s historic identity and its modern rhythm, just blocks from the East River piers and City Hall. Directions to the office are easiest found on the map link curated by Google, which pinpoints the entrance on Exchange Place between Broadway and Water Street.

The foundation’s phone line—(212) 533-4335—routes calls to staff who coordinate grant cycles, respond to public records requests, and host workshops for emerging organizers. This corner of the Financial District hums with the quiet urgency of people who prefer action to applause, where every connection traces back to a desk overlooking the city skyline.