10gen has pledged $25,000 per year over three years to support hackNY, a non-profit organization that fosters student-technologists in the New York City innovation community. The contribution aims to make the program sustainable and benefit the entire tech ecosystem in NYC. Through its involvement with hackNY, 10gen has recruited talented engineers and benefited from their innovative projects, including apps built using MongoDB at hackathons. The company's relationship with hackNY has been mutually beneficial, providing opportunities for students and talent acquisition for 10gen.