The Cummins Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Cummins Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $42.9 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $43.6 million and the largest $43.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42.9 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$43.6 million
- Largest grant$43.6 million
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29.2 million | 1 | $66.2 million |
| 2024 | $37.5 million | 1 | $57.9 million |
| 2025 | $42.9 million | 1 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
The Cummins Foundation Inc 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $43.6 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 1 | Various see attachment 1 | $43.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Tonya Sisco
- Will Miller
- Srikanth Padmanabhan
- Mark Smith
- Jennifer Rumsey
- Nicole Lamb-Hale
- Lyndsey Teeters
- Sharon Barner
- Jim Schacht
- Bonnie Fetch
- Jeff Wiltrout
Questions people ask
Does The Cummins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cummins Foundation Inc give?
$42.9 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $43.6 million.
Who runs The Cummins Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tonya Sisco (Secretary), Will Miller (Director), Srikanth Padmanabhan (Director) and Mark Smith (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.