Cause for the Cuse Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cause for the Cuse Inc is a private foundation in Syracuse, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,400 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,400
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$41,415
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,580 the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200 | 1 | $44,439 |
| 2024 | $7,580 | 3 | $51,957 |
| 2025 | $17,400 | 3 | $41,415 |
How to apply
Cause for the Cuse 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 Cause for the Cuse Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $17,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Nelson Youth Center | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Most Foundation | Youth development | $5,000 |
| Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation Inc | To provide scholarships for summer jazz workshop 2025 | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Maclaren Cummings
- Dan Heil
- Nolan Wiginton
Questions people ask
Does Cause for the Cuse Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cause for the Cuse Inc give?
$17,400 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cause for the Cuse Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Maclaren Cummings (Director), Dan Heil (Director/President) and Nolan Wiginton (Treasurer).
What does Cause for the Cuse Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.