Cummings Africa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cummings Africa Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $136,868 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $123,438. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$136,868
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$123,438
- Assets$11,262
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $126,212 the year before.
78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,212 | 8 | $36,761 |
| 2024 | $136,868 | 9 | $11,262 |
How to apply
Cummings Africa Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cummings Africa Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander B Cummings Model Science and Technology School (Abcmsts) | Payment of teachers' salaries and operating expenses | $123,438 |
| Stella Maris Polytechnic University | Education support | $5,675 |
| Antoinette Tubman Cheshire Home | Education support | $2,000 |
| Starz University | Education support | $1,950 |
| AME Zion University | Education support | $1,000 |
| Cuttington University | Education support | $950 |
| United Methodist University | Education support | $840 |
| Mother Pattern College | Education support | $615 |
| Rotary and Alpha Phi Alpha | Community engagement | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Cummings
- Eugene Bedell Sr
- Richelieu Dennis
- Ellen Pratt
- Rosalind Brown
- Charrise Findley
- Nyema Tubman
Questions people ask
Does Cummings Africa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cummings Africa Foundation give?
$136,868 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cummings Africa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Teresa Cummings (Chair of the Board), Eugene Bedell Sr (Co Chair of the Board), Richelieu Dennis (Board Member) and Ellen Pratt (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Cummings Africa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.