James H Cummings Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
James H Cummings Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $30,195 and the largest $115,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$30,195
- Largest grant$115,600
- Assets$46.4 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
71% 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 | $2.6 million | 54 | $45.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 62 | $46.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Jo Hunt 120 West Tupper Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 874-0040 |
| What to submit | Name, address of tax-exempt organization which would be the recipient if a grant were made; list of current directors; organization's tax-exempt certification from the U.S. Internal revenue service or the department of national revenue, ottawa; state amount requested and the specific purpose of the grant; what the grant is expected to accomplish and the need of the project; a budget of the costs and how the money, if granted, would be spent; organization's most recently audited financial statements; evidence that the organization is qualified to complete the project successfully; state whether aid has been sought during the preceding two years from other foundations and amount received, if any; list the names of foundations the organization plans to approach on current project; a cover letter signed by an officer of the organization to the executive director with a concise summary presentation |
| Deadlines | Mid-month preceeding february, may, september and december |
| Restrictions | Limits support to the cities of buffalo, New York, toronto, ontario, canada and hendersonville, North Carolina. Grants are to be used and applied exclusively for charitable purposes in advancing medical science, research and education in the U.S. And canada, and for charitable work among vulnerable children and older and vulnerable adults. Funds are distributed only to not-for-profit organizations with the great majority of grants awarded being of a capital nature, particularly equipment needs of various kinds. Higher priority projects include those that are not normally financed by public tax funds. Applications for endowments, contingency, reserve purposes, operating expenses or deficit financing are not considered. Requests for grants to individuals are not considered nor does the foundation fund scholarships. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James H Cummings Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York. It also paid $92,254 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | $1.9 million |
| North Carolina | 9 | $437,240 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle Beach | Inclusive swimming pool renovations | $115,600 |
| Research Foundation for Suny at Ub | Flow cytometry equipment | $104,189 |
| Feedmore Wny of Buffalo | A permanent home for feedmore | $100,000 |
| United Way of Henderson County | Helene emergency response rapid home inspection/repairs | $100,000 |
| Ministry Seven | Roof replacement for homeless shelter | $87,297 |
| Brothers of Mercy | Call light installation for nursing facility | $84,463 |
| Jacobs Institute | Expansion of prototyping capabilities in i2r center | $80,196 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Adolescent girls recovery center | $74,667 |
| Sinai Health Foundation | High content imaging system | $72,337 |
| Rahama Inc | Building program space & ada compliance | $67,871 |
| Daemen University | Institute for mobility innovation and technology | $60,000 |
| Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation | James h. Cummings trolley 2.0 | $57,407 |
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | Youth opportunity | $55,000 |
| Gateway Longview | Critical health and safety upgrades for residential | $54,805 |
| Buffalo Center for the Arts and Technology | Open tech innovation studio at bcat | $51,520 |
| Assembly House 150 | Roof replacement | $50,000 |
| Buffalo Prep | Laptops and updated technology | $50,000 |
| Build Promise | Community access center on buffalo's east side | $50,000 |
| Providence Farm Collective | Rebuilding the barn at pfc | $50,000 |
| The Tool Library | Borrowing and building a legacy: 2626 main st | $50,000 |
| United Way of Henderson County | Support for older vulnerable adults in hendersonville | $50,000 |
| United Way of Henderson County | Disaster relief fund | $50,000 |
| Wny Medical Scholarship | Wny medical scholarship: buffalo initiative | $50,000 |
| Explore and More Children's Museum | Inclusive soft play exhibit | $46,873 |
| Church Mission of Help | Air conditioning | $45,348 |
| Learning Disabilities of Wny | Diversified labor solutions transport van | $44,482 |
| Wny Heroes | Van for service dogs | $44,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Buffalo | Aging in place home repairs | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Buffalo | Neighborhood preservation through home repair | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Buffalo | Providing building security upgrades for safety & protection | $33,264 |
| Foundry | Facility upgrade project | $30,390 |
| Mercy Flight | Sapphire multi-therapy infusion pump kits | $30,000 |
| King Urban Life Center | Kulc steam program 2025 | $28,000 |
| Bestself Behavioral Health | Relocation of safe space dropin center | $26,634 |
| Crossnore School and Children's Home | Putting down roots in hendersonville | $25,000 |
| Home of My Own | Home improvements to 30 linwood | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Refugee partnership crisis response fund | $25,000 |
| Buffalo String Works | String instruments for vulnerable children | $24,998 |
| Friends of Little Portion Friary | Technology/ furnishings for daytime program space | $24,000 |
| Medical Loan Closet | Helene disaster grant restoration fund | $23,191 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles F Kreiner Jr
- Christopher T Greene
- William L Joyce
- Lavonne Ansari PHD
- Amy L Clifton
- Theodore I Putnam MD
- Mary Jo Hunt
Questions people ask
Does James H Cummings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Mid-month preceeding february, may, september and december.
How much does James H Cummings Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $30,195.
Who runs James H Cummings Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles F Kreiner Jr (President), Christopher T Greene (Vice President), William L Joyce (Treasurer) and Lavonne Ansari PHD (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does James H Cummings Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and human services.