THE NATHAN CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$16.6M-5% YoY
Grants
281
Median Grant
$30K
Organizations Funded
313
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Foundation Overview
Mission
We are a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to help create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. We are focused on the long-term and interconnected goal of advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ).
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
2025 grant-making budget is $15 million. Economic justice funding approximately $3.9M, environmental justice approximately $3.4M, racial justice approximately $3.9M, program-related investments approximately $4M. Most grants range $50,000-$250,000. Three grant categories: Venture Grants (up to $100k for one year), Advancement Grants (up to $250k annually for up to two years), Enterprise Grants ($250k+ annually for more than two years, invitation-only).
How to Apply
Letters of Inquiry (LOI) portal open January 16, 2025 through June 30, 2025, then reopens October 1, 2025 until June 2026. Portal closed July 1-September 30 annually for assessment. LOIs reviewed on rolling basis with decisions made within 12 weeks. Foundation offers grants and PRIs (Program-Related Investments) ranging from $250,000-$750,000.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund social or direct service projects not part of larger advocacy strategy (e.g., cash transfer, work development programs, food and education services, housing assistance). Does not support fundraising events, sponsorships, panel requests, or galas. Geographic restriction: supports organizations in United States, its Territories, and Israel-Palestine.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$16.6M
Grants
281
Median
$30K
States
30
$17.4M
Grants
286
Median
$25K
States
33
$19.3M
Grants
293
Median
$25K
States
34
Grant Size Distribution
$30K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$100K
75th Pctile
$800K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $100K.
Largest Recent Grants
$800K
2024
NEW ISRAEL FUND
NY · GENERAL SUPPORT
$250K
2024
SOCIAL GOOD FUND
CA · RISE UP: NOURISHING THE SOUL OF JEWISH JUSTICE
$250K
2024
BEND THE ARC A JEWISH PARTNERSHIP FOR JUSTICE
NY · GENERAL SUPPORT
$250K
2024
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF-RELIANCE INC
MN · GENERAL SUPPORT
$250K
2024
PANORAMA GLOBAL
WA · HYPHEN PARTNERSHIPS' INITIATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.