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The foundation supports innovative partners and proximate change-makers driving impact in the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice. They leverage both grants and program-related investments (PRIs) to support movements, organizations, and individuals pursuing justice for people and the planet.
Cumming Foundation is a private corporation based in JACKSON, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Cathy Handley. It holds total assets of $243.3M. Annual income is reported at $41.7M. Total assets have grown from $26.8M in 2011 to $243.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Cumming Foundation has made 159 grants totaling $15.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $3.5M in 2020 to $11.9M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7.5M, with an average award of $97K. The foundation has supported 114 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, California, New York, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Cumming Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 159 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, CA, NY.
Cumming Foundation has distributed a total of $15.4M across 159 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $97K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7.5M.
Cumming Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cumming Foundation is headquartered in JACKSON, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Handley | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John D Cumming | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica Grant | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Annette P Cumming | VP/TRUSTEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David E Cumming | trustee/president | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$243.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$243.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
159
Total Giving
$15.4M
Average Grant
$97K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
114
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Of Utah Three Peaks DafGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $7.5M | 2022 |
| University Of Utah John A Moran Eye Center- Cumming Presidential EndowedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Rowland Hall- Director Of Inclusion Equity & OutreachGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $600K | 2022 |
| University Of Utah BerkeleyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| University Of Utah The Utah Climate PrizeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $200K | 2022 |
| LudisGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Park City, UT | $160K | 2022 |
| The Winston School- Technology InfrastructureGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Del Mar, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| University Of Utah Ascent CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| Fos FeministaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| The Winston School- Reading Intervention ProgramsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Del Mar, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of Utah- Utah Conservation ProgramsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of California- Scp PreserveGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Brigid AllianceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The Other Side Academy- Tiny Village ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy Of UtahGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $55K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky MountainsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Association Of UtahGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $50K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of UnfpaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Salt Lake TribuneGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $35K | 2022 |
| Rowland Hall- Climate Science Class (3rd Of 3 Pledge Payments)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $30K | 2022 |
| East Hampton Healthcare FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | East Hampton, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Primary Children'S Hospital Foundation- In Memory Of Lavern ParmleyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BoardersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Utah Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $15K | 2022 |
| Perlman Music ProgramGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Unfpa- Ukraine Conflict Emergency FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen- #ChefsforukraineGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Chelsea'S FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lander, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of Utah David Eccles School Of Business- Cumming Family ScholarGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Latinos In ActionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sandy, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Society Of Family Planning- Utah EducationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Guttmacher InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Ywca UtahGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Fourth Street ClinicGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Utah Clean EnergyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Flagstaff, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| KuerGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| KuedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Pc Community Foundation Climate FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Park City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| PathGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Innocence CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
| Rural Utah Project Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2022 |
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