Allegiance Pathway
The 501(c)3 Non-Profit Arm of Allegiance Partners
Empowering Communities from the Ground Up, building resilience, supporting diverse founders, and driving sustainable impact across New York and beyond.
About Allegiance Pathway
“Community resilience born from disaster recovery”
Allegiance Pathway is the DBA of the Piermont Straus Foundation Inc., a registered NYS 501(c)(3) Non-Profit founded on April 5, 2012, in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in Piermont, NY.
Our foundation was built on the principle that communities are strongest when they support each other through challenges and growth.
Our Mission
Capacity building for local nonprofits
Focus areas include Recovery, Resilience, Civic Engagement, Arts & Environment
Our Evolution
Following the pandemic, we expanded our reach to NYC Underserved Communities
We now serve minority and women Founders across Brooklyn, Queens, and NYC, providing comprehensive support from idea to exit and beyond.
Support for Underserved Communities
In response to the 2020 pandemic, our Recovery & Resilience mission now supports underserved communities by backing Minority and Women Founders of Impact Tech ventures across NYC and beyond.
“ We take our Founders from Idea to Exit and into our Multi Family Office ”
The Services We Provide
We provide pro bono and reasonably priced professional advice to our startup Founders through our Board Members and Independent Professional Advisors. We walk with them through the life cycle of their business and ensure their personal planning is always there.
Non-Profit Formation & Compliance
Incorporate NYS 501(c)3 Non-Profits
IRS Tax Exemption support
NYS AG Charities Bureau registration
Fiscal Sponsorship
Grant & Donation support
Business Advisory & Operations
For-Profit incorporation
Bookkeeping & Tax Filing
Compliance support
Personal Estate & Income Tax Planning
Business Structure Optimization
Exit & Legacy Planning
Basic Estate Planning for Founders
Basic Estate Planning Considerations
Discovery process
Actionnable & customized Road Map
Design Estate Plan
Intro to Attorney for drafting
Regular and one-off reviews
Mentorship & Network Access
CUNY Mentorship
Tech Incubator Support
We Love Mentors Access
UF Innovate Network
Founder & Alumni Guidance
Strategic Engagement & Partnerships
We collaborate with leading organizations to amplify our impact and create meaningful opportunities for diverse founders
Founder Fellowship (since 2023)
Diversity in Innovation Initiatives
Support Founders. Strengthen Communities.
Allegiance Pathway empowers Minority and Women Founders from underserved communities across New York City. Your donation helps us provide pro bono legal and financial services, mentorship, and fiscal sponsorship—turning bold ideas into lasting impact. Help us expand access, equity, and opportunity.