Cumming Foundation
Cumming Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. It supports charitable activity through grants and, as described in its 2024 filing, an investment in an affordable housing project intended to develop and manage low-income public housing in Teton County, Wyoming.
Cumming Foundation at a glance
In short: Cumming Foundation gave $516K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $515,655
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,914
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,493
- Total assets
- $243,307,734
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cumming Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4902, Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: (307) 734-0708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cumming Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Utah ($513K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $516K.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 220 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. The foundation’s 2024 filing also describes its affordable housing project in Teton County, Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cumming Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $516K (2024) to $11.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $516K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Support to john a. Morgan eye center, cumming presidential endowed chair | $500,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | In kind donation, luncheon hosted by cf for the turock event, ascent family planning elevated university of Utah | $6,659 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | In kind donation, luncheon hosted by cf for the microbiome luncheon | $6,326 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | in kind donation, luncheon | $2,670 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,307,734 | $41,291,101 | $6,255,002 | $515,655 | 4 | $1,482,060 | $9,841,978 | $11,377,447 |
| 2023 | $207,156,093 | $121,817,749 | $2,093,942 | $524,857 | 5 | $5,071,575 | $504,428 | $5,858,766 |
| 2022 | $86,802,182 | $-428,122 | $12,862,590 | $11,925,000 | 63 | $33,884,561 | $948,629 | $8,148,607 |
| 2021 | $97,474,800 | $13,169,169 | $2,780,234 | $2,328,000 | 52 | $2,631,549 | $2,932,704 | $4,767,479 |
| 2020 | $84,373,309 | $57,692,760 | $4,735,794 | $3,479,868 | 96 | — | $2,582,985 | $2,501,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cumming Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its investment in Jackson Street Apartments LLC as furthering its charitable purposes through a low-income public housing project in Teton County. Its 2024 grants included support for the University of Utah’s John A. Morgan Eye Center and in-kind luncheon donations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $515,655. Grant amounts ranged from $2,670 to $500,000, with a median of $6,492. The largest grant was $500,000 to the University of Utah for support to the John A. Morgan Eye Center, Cumming Presidential Endowed Chair. Other listed grants were in-kind luncheon donations: $6,659 and $6,326 to the University of Utah, and $2,670 to The Nature Conservancy of Utah.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cumming Foundation is led by David E. Cumming, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Cumming
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
17.2 hrs/week
$160K (2021) → $179K (2024)
Annette P Cumming
Vice President, Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Cumming
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Handley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Grant
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $179K, to David E Cumming (Trustee and President).
Frequently asked questions about Cumming Foundation
How much does Cumming Foundation give each year?
Cumming Foundation gave $516K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $525K across 5 grants.
What is Cumming Foundation's typical grant size?
Cumming Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,493, and its average grant was $128,914, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cumming Foundation give grants?
Cumming Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants).
Does Cumming Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Cumming Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Cumming Foundation?
Cumming Foundation reported $243.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cumming Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its investment in Jackson Street Apartments LLC as furthering its charitable purposes through a low-income public housing project in Teton County. Its 2024 grants included support for the University of Utah’s John A. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cumming Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cumming Foundation's EIN?
Cumming Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0440091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cumming Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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