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James H Cummings Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BUFFALO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. It holds total assets of $46.4M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $25.6M in 2011 to $46.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, James H Cummings Foundation Inc. has made 277 grants totaling $12.2M, with a median grant of $27K. Annual giving has grown from $1.6M in 2020 to $2.6M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $4.4M distributed across 96 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $450 to $300K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 161 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$185K
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James H Cummings Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 277 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NC.
James H Cummings Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $12.2M across 277 grants. The median grant size is $27K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $450 to $300K.
The application deadline is MID-MONTH PRECEEDING FEBRUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER. Limits support to the cities of buffalo, new york, toronto, ontario, canada and hendersonville, north carolina. Grants are to be used and applied exclusively for charitable purposes in advancing medical science, research and education in the u.s. And canada, and for charitable work among under-privileged boys and girls and aged and infirmed adults. Funds are distributed only to not-for-profit organizations with the great majority of grants awarded being of a capital nature, particularly equipment needs of various kinds. Higher priority projects include those that are not normally financed by public tax funds. Applications for endowments, contingency, reserve purposes, operating expenses or deficit financing are not considered. Requests for grants to individuals are not considered nor does the foundation fund scholarships.
James H Cummings Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BUFFALO, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jo Hunt | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY | $70K | $0 | $70K |
| Christopher T Greene | VICE PRESIDENT | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| William L Joyce | TREASURER | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Amy L Clifton | DIRECTOR | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Theodore I Putnam Md | DIRECTOR | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Charles F Kreiner Jr | PRESIDENT | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Richard C Bryan Jr | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/22) | $4K | $0 | $4K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$46.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$46.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
277
Total Giving
$12.2M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$27K
Unique Recipients
161
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Alliance FoundationTHERAGNOSTIC TREATMENT ROOMS | Buffalo, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| Feedmore Wny Of BuffaloPERMANENT HOME FOR FEEDMORE WNY | Buffalo, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| Jacobs InstituteEXPANSION OF PROTOTYPING CAPABILITIES IN I2R CTR | Buffalo, NY | $201K | 2024 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical CenterMRI UPGRADE PROJECT | Niagara Falls, NY | $125K | 2024 |
| Pardee Memorial Hospital FoundationOPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE | Hendersonville, NC | $100K | 2024 |
| University District Community Development Association IncGLORIA PARKS COMMUNITY CTR GYM FLOOR | Buffalo, NY | $85K | 2024 |
| ViaCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO MAIN STREET CAMPUS | Buffalo, NY | $80K | 2024 |
| SunnybrookDEVELOPMENT THERAPIES TO STOP NEUROGENERATION AND PROMOTE REGENERATION | — | $80K | 2024 |
| Ryerson UniversityDR. MARSHALL NEXT GENERATION DIAGNOSTIC LAB | — | $75K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Henderson CountySUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE & OLDER ADULTS IN HENDERSON COUNTY/FINAL CAPITAL CALL | Hendersonville, NC | $75K | 2024 |
| King Urban Life CenterMAKE KULC ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL | Buffalo, NY | $74K | 2024 |
| Women'S College Hospital FoundationTRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH FACILITY FOR SKIN & JOINT INFLAMMATION | — | $71K | 2024 |
| Hauptman- Woodward Research InstituteSUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL RESEARCHERS AT HWI | Buffalo, NY | $69K | 2024 |
| Brothers Of MercyBROTHERS OF MERCY AND UB RESILIENCE CENTER | Clarence, NY | $57K | 2024 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie CountyEDUCATION | Buffalo, NY | $55K | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseACCESS FOR ALL | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Wny Medical Scholarship Buffalo InitiativeWNY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP: BUFFALO INITIATIVE | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Bestself Behavioral HealthRELOCATION OF CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER AT BESTSELF | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Valley Community Association IncVALLEY CHILD CARE PLAYGROUND | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Safelight IncSAFELIGHT SHELTER FACILITY UPGRADE | Hendersonville, NC | $50K | 2024 |
| Rural Outreach CenterROC ACCESSORY BUILDING: OUTREACH AND OPPORTUNITIES | East Aurora, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of Victory HomesOLV EVALUATION AND TREATMENT CENTER | Lackawanna, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Neighborhood Health Center Of WnyRISK-BASED CARE MANAGEMENT AT NHC MATTINA | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Jericho Road Community Health CenterNEW MEDICAL CLINIC ON SITE AT NEW VIVE SHELTER | Buffalo, NY | $49K | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army BuffaloCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST SIDE TEMPLE CORPS | Buffalo, NY | $46K | 2024 |
| Buffalo State College FoundationCOMPUTER CLUSTER FOR DSA AND BIOLOGY PARTNERSHIP | Buffalo, NY | $40K | 2024 |
| Center For Elder Law And JusticeCAPACITY EXPANSION | Buffalo, NY | $31K | 2024 |
| Niagara Lutheran Health FoundationAQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY POOL RENOVATION | Lancaster, NY | $26K | 2024 |
| Greater Niagara Frontier CouncilCONSTRUCTION OF CABINS AT CAMP SCOUTHAVEN | Buffalo, NY | $26K | 2024 |
| Hendersonville Rescue MissionFURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR EXPANDED SERVICE FACILITIES | Hendersonville, NC | $26K | 2024 |
| The Buffalo History MuseumIMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY TO HISTORIC LANDMARK | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club NorthtownsNORTHTOWNS SPORTS COURT | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Kevin Guest HouseKGH50 CAMPAIGN- CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AND BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Pisgah Legal ServicesHENDERSONVILLE OFFICE PARKING LOT REPAIRS | Asheville, NC | $21K | 2024 |
| Suburban Adult ServicesEQUITABLE ACCESS AND INDEPENDENCE FOR RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | Elma, NY | $21K | 2024 |
| Stitch BuffaloCAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR ART CENTER AT 284 PLYMOUTH AVE | Buffalo, NY | $20K | 2024 |
| Buffalo Center For Arts And TechnologyOPEN INNOVATION STUDIO | Buffalo, NY | $17K | 2024 |
| Housing Assistance CorpTECHNOLOGY UPGRADES FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORP. | Hendersonville, NC | $16K | 2024 |
| Friends IncCOMPUTERS FOR FRIENDS | Buffalo, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of BuffaloBUFFALO PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND ROOF REPAIR | Buffalo, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| Special Olympics New YorkSPECIAL OLYMPICS TRANSITION TO FLOORBALL | Williamsville, NY | $15K | 2024 |
| HomespaceFLOORING REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AT SILP BLDG | Buffalo, NY | $11K | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Night PeopleINCLUSIVE AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Read To Succeed BuffaloEXPERIENCE CORPS BUFFALO MENTOR EXPANSION | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Ken-Ton Meals On WheelsKITCHEN STOVE REPLACEMENT | Town Of Tonawanda, NY | $8K | 2024 |
| Beechwood Blocher FoundationNORTH CHURCH PAVILION | Getzville, NY | $8K | 2024 |
| Ny Funders AllianceEARLY EDUCATION | Syracuse, NY | $8K | 2024 |
| Arts For Learning WnyTECHNOLOGY UPGRADES | Buffalo, NY | $6K | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity BuffaloNEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION THROUGH HOME REPAIR | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Wny HeroesPAWSITIVE FOR HEROES SERVICE DOG TRAINING | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2024 |