Cummings Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cummings Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woburn, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $32.7 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $32.7 million. 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$32.7 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$32.7 million
- Assets$3.3 billion
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18.4 million the year before.
50% 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 | $18.4 million | 7 | $2.9 billion |
| 2024 | $32.7 million | 6 | $3.3 billion |
How to apply
Cummings 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
What Cummings Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $32.7 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,156 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cummings Foundation Grants Inc | Transfer was made for endowment purposes | $32.7 million |
| Alzheimer's Association | Healthcare | $5,156 |
| Medford Jingle Bell Festival | Miscellaneous community support | $1,000 |
| Vna Hospice Care Inc | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Marlborough Seniors | Human services | $1,000 |
| Marlborough Fire Department Relief | Miscellaneous community support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce M Cummings
- Patricia A Cummings PSY D
- William S Cummings
- Steven Disalvo
- Margot Botsford
- Marilyn Cummings Morris MD MPH
- Arlan F Fuller MD
- Thomas Pappas
- David Harris PHD
- Eric S Anderson
- Dennis A Clarke
- William F Grant
- Christine Coakley
- Marie Connolly
- Andrew Bishop
Questions people ask
Does Cummings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cummings Foundation Inc give?
$32.7 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cummings Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joyce M Cummings (Trustee & Treasurer), Patricia A Cummings PSY D (TRUSTEE & Vice President), William S Cummings (Trustee & President) and Steven Disalvo (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Cummings Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.