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Cummings Foundation for Behavioral

Preselected recipients only Reno, Nevada · EIN 300163951

Cummings Foundation for Behavioral is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $51,750 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$3.9 million
2024$100,0001$5.2 million
2025$103,5002$5.8 million

How to apply

Cummings Foundation for Behavioral 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Cummings Foundation for Behavioral funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$100,000
Virginia1$3,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Education and support for field of psychology$100,000
Society for Police and Criminals
Penn Laird, VA
General support to sfpc.$3,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Cummings Foundation for Behavioral accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Cummings Foundation for Behavioral give?

$103,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $51,750.

Who runs Cummings Foundation for Behavioral?

Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Cummings (Director/Chairman), Davena Longshore (Executive Director), Dr Janet Cummings (President) and Kristen Demara (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does Cummings Foundation for Behavioral fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.

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