Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found
Accepts applications
Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found is a private foundation in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $291,688 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$291,688
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $393,750 | 27 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 26 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $291,688 | 30 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cummins Levenstein Charitable Found 110 Pleasant Ave, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 692-1600 |
| What to submit | Any format |
What Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $73,000 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $61,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $45,188 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $27,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $13,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | Education | $55,000 |
| The Council on Aging of Martin Cty | Charity | $30,000 |
| American Inns of Court Foundation | Education, advocacy | $22,688 |
| Treasure Coast Symphony | Arts | $20,000 |
| Strings for Students | Education | $15,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Green Mountain Youth Symphony Orche | Arts, education | $13,000 |
| Children's Law Center of New Hampshire | Advocacy, education | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Education | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project | Advocacy | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charity | $10,000 |
| National Center for State Courts | Education | $7,500 |
| Theater Lab School of the Dramatic | Arts, education | $7,000 |
| High Point University Law School | Educaion | $6,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Charity | $5,000 |
| First Descents | Medical | $5,000 |
| Martha's Table | Charity | $5,000 |
| Martin County Healthy Start Coaliti | Health | $5,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc | Advocacy, education | $5,000 |
| National Association of Women Judge | Education | $5,000 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | Health | $5,000 |
| Alive | Charity | $5,000 |
| Facets | Charity | $5,000 |
| Justice Major B Harding Amer Inn of | Education | $3,000 |
| Judges & Lawyers Assistance Program of Louisiana | Education | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Bar Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| Arc Southeast | Health | $2,500 |
| Healthier Habits Cook Club | Education | $2,000 |
| Ryan Ducy Morrissey Scholarship | Education | $2,000 |
| Make Music Nola | Arts, education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren Levenstein
- Richard Levenstein
- Kelly Levenstein
- Richard Rausa
Questions people ask
Does Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found give?
$291,688 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found?
Its 2025 filing lists Lauren Levenstein (President), Richard Levenstein (Vice Preside), Kelly Levenstein (Secretary) and Richard Rausa (Treasurer).
What does Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.