Private foundation · EIN 16-0864200
James H Cummings Foundation Inc
Buffalo, NY
James H Cummings Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Buffalo, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $2.41M in grants and contributions paid across 62 grants, with $46.4M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Cradle Beach, Research Foundation for Suny at Ub and Feedmore Wny of Buffalo.
How to request funding
- Contact
- Mary Jo Hunt
- Phone
- 7168740040
- Address
- 120 West Tupper Street, Buffalo, Ny, 14201
- Form and materials
- 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.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Beach | Angola, NY | Inclusive Swimming Pool Renovations | $115,600 |
| Research Foundation for Suny at Ub | Buffalo, NY | Flow Cytometry Equipment | $104,189 |
| Feedmore Wny of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | A Permanent Home for Feedmore | $100,000 |
| United Way of Henderson County | Hendersonville, NC | Helene Emergency Response Rapid Home Inspection/Repairs | $100,000 |
| Ministry Seven | Hendersonville, NC | Roof Replacement for Homeless Shelter | $87,297 |
| Brothers of Mercy | Clarence, NY | Call Light Installation for Nursing Facility | $84,463 |
| Jacobs Institute | Buffalo, NY | Expansion of Prototyping Capabilities in I2r Center | $80,196 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | Adolescent Girls Recovery Center | $74,667 |
| Sinai Health Foundation | — | High Content Imaging System | $72,337 |
| Rahama Inc | Buffalo, NY | Building Program Space & Ada Compliance | $67,871 |
| Daemen University | Amherst, NY | Institute for Mobility Innovation and Technology | $60,000 |
| Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation | Buffalo, NY | James H. Cummings Trolley 2.0 | $57,407 |
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | Buffalo, NY | Youth Opportunity | $55,000 |
| Gateway Longview | Williamsville, NY | Critical Health and Safety Upgrades for Residential | $54,805 |
| Buffalo Center for the Arts and Technology | Buffalo, NY | Open Tech Innovation Studio at Bcat | $51,520 |
| Assembly House 150 | Buffalo, NY | Roof Replacement | $50,000 |
| Buffalo Prep | Buffalo, NY | Laptops and Updated Technology | $50,000 |
| Build Promise | Buffalo, NY | Community Access Center on Buffalo's East Side | $50,000 |
| Providence Farm Collective | Orchard Park, NY | Rebuilding the Barn at Pfc | $50,000 |
| The Tool Library | Buffalo, NY | Borrowing and Building a Legacy: 2626 Main St | $50,000 |
| United Way of Henderson County | Hendersonville, NC | Support for Older Vulnerable Adults in Hendersonville | $50,000 |
| United Way of Henderson County | Hendersonville, NC | Disaster Relief Fund | $50,000 |
| Wny Medical Scholarship | Buffalo, NY | Wny Medical Scholarship: Buffalo Initiative | $50,000 |
| Explore and More Children's Museum | Buffalo, NY | Inclusive Soft Play Exhibit | $46,873 |
| Church Mission of Help | Buffalo, NY | Air Conditioning | $45,348 |
The 25 largest of 62 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does James H Cummings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: 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.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.
How much does James H Cummings Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,412,785 in grants and contributions paid (62 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has James H Cummings Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Cradle Beach (NY), $116K, Research Foundation for Suny at Ub (NY), $104K, Feedmore Wny of Buffalo (NY), $100K, United Way of Henderson County (NC), $100K and Ministry Seven (NC), $87.3K.