Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $27,500. 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$153,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $135,000 | 17 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $153,500 | 19 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust 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.
What Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $146,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tilles Center | See rider attached | $27,500 |
| The Clubbed Thumb | See rider attached | $15,000 |
| Kaufman Center | See rider attached | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre | See rider attached | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | See rider attached | $10,000 |
| Building for the Arts | See attached rider | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Theatre Company | See rider attached | $7,500 |
| Kravis Center | See rider attached | $7,500 |
| New Dramatics Inc | See rider attached | $6,000 |
| The Joyce Theater | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Classic Stage Company | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Prospect Theatre Company | See rider attached. | $5,000 |
| Danspace Project | See attached rider | $5,000 |
| Misty Copeland Foundation | See attached rider | $5,000 |
| Exploring the Arts | See attached rider | $5,000 |
| Theatre for a New Audience at Polon | See rider attached | $2,500 |
| WP Theater | See rider attached | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina M Mason
- Russell A Glick
Questions people ask
Does Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust give?
$153,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina M Mason (Trustee) and Russell A Glick (Trustee).
What does Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.