Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc. is a private foundation based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Established in 1986 by Joyce and Bill Cummings, it supports nonprofit organizations, primarily in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. The foundation says it has awarded more than $650 million to date and directs profits from its commercial real estate holdings toward nonprofit causes.
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) at a glance
In short: Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) gave $38.2M across 658 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Massachusetts. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,223,794
- +46.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 658
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,091
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $258,214,575
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (143 of 658, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing directs applicants to review grant guidelines on its website before applying and refers applicants to the website for award restrictions. The grants page says the 2027-cycle LOI process will begin in mid-July 2027; it is not currently open.
- Review Cycle
- No specific application deadline is stated in the available information; the filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for guidelines.
- Deadline
- No specific application deadline is stated in the available information; the filing directs applicants to the…
- Contact
Application contact: Joyce Vyriotes
Mailing address: 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 935-8000
Website: https://cummingsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partners in Health ($3.5M). Together the top 10 received $11.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,805 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,046 grants of 2,805 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its giving is concentrated in greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 3% to Rhode Island, 3% to Washington, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to California. Its website describes the local grant program as serving local-area nonprofits and identifies Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, and selected Norfolk County communities as its geographic funding area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 658 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 143 of 658 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19.2M (2020) to $45.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 658 grants totaling $38.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Education | $3,500,000 |
| Harvard University-SRO Outside Cambridge, MA | Education | $2,100,000 |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Education | $1,100,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Institute of Boston, MA | Education | $1,085,000 |
| Regis College Weston, MA | Education | $1,035,000 |
| Gates Philanthropy Partners Seattle, WA | Healthcare | $1,000,000 |
| Winchester Hospital Foundation Winchester, MA | Healthcare | $500,000 |
| Fordham Universitycontroller Bronx, NY | Education | $272,211 |
| Catholic Charities of Boston Boston, MA | Human Services | $250,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell, MA | Education | $150,000 |
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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 | $258,214,575 | $64,386,930 | $39,346,860 | $38,223,794 | 658 | $38,239,437 | $31,062,095 | $40,133,800 |
| 2023 | $233,134,310 | $35,218,088 | $26,393,843 | $26,113,911 | 567 | $26,135,562 | $16,719,321 | $31,943,631 |
| 2022 | $224,314,265 | $50,607,215 | $45,766,326 | $45,427,820 | 705 | $45,441,126 | $13,604,955 | $29,438,664 |
| 2021 | $219,473,176 | $23,349,707 | $24,109,920 | $23,872,595 | 477 | $23,873,095 | $23,252,344 | $30,617,491 |
| 2020 | $220,227,389 | $11,427,249 | $19,364,133 | $19,184,593 | 398 | — | $11,412,892 | $24,057,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) reported a distributable amount of $40.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose emphasizes supporting nonprofits in areas including human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and the environment. Its website says it aims to support organizations and efforts that match its values and priorities and have meaningful, positive, and sustainable impact in local communities. It describes nonprofit staff and volunteers as the people driving community change.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Regis College describes its mission as empowering women and men through education in the arts, sciences, and professions. Found in Translation says it helps homeless and low-income multilingual women achieve economic security and works to reduce disparities in healthcare. Lawrence Family Development describes work in neighborhood development, youth life skills and career training, adult education, and support for schools. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve elder care, girls’ programming, youth development, and global health and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 658 grants totaling $38,223,794. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,500,000, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest grants included $3,500,000 to Partners in Health for education, $2,100,000 to Harvard University-SRO Outside for education, $1,100,000 to Roger Williams University for education, and $1,085,000 to Benjamin Franklin Institute of for education. Other notable awards included $1,035,000 to Regis College for education and $1,000,000 to Gates Philanthropy Partners for healthcare.
The foundation’s website describes multi-year awards paid over three or 10 years. Its grants page says it plans to award $35 million to 150 local-area nonprofits in 2027. The page directs prospective applicants to submit a letter of inquiry through its online portal, and says organizations should submit no more than one LOI per cycle. It states that LOIs should be written with a three-year grant in mind; prior grant winners are automatically considered for 10-year awards after the 150 winners are determined.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joyce Vyriotes as Executive Director and Clerk, Andrew Bishop as Deputy Director, and William S. Cummings as President and Trustee. Joyce M. Cummings is listed as Treasurer and Trustee; Patricia A. Cummings, Dennis A. Clarke, Eric S. Anderson, and Marilyn C. Morris are listed as trustees.
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) is led by William S. Cummings, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William S. Cummings
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Vyriotes
Executive Director & Clerk
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce M. Cummings
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn C. Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis A. Clarke
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric S. Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Cummings
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bishop
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Laura Hiller (2021–2023) — Deputy Director · Filing note: Through 72023
- Former: Patricia A. Cummings Psy D. (2020–2022) — Vice President & Trustee
- Former: Marilyn C. Morris Md Mhp (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joel B Swets (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Clerk · Filing note: Thru 102021
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)
How much does Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) give each year?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) gave $38.2M across 658 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26.1M across 567 grants.
What is Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)'s typical grant size?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)'s median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $58,091, across 658 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) that year got $45K on average.
Where does Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) give grants?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (136 grants), Cambridge, MA (34 grants), Lawrence, MA (32 grants) and Lowell, MA (23 grants).
Does Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 658 grants with a stated purpose on Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)'s 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (306 grants), "Education" (221 grants) and "Healthcare" (45 grants).
Who are Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)'s largest grantees?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)'s largest 2024 grantees include Partners in Health ($3,500,000), Harvard University-SRO Outside ($2,100,000) and Roger Williams University ($1,100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) reported $258.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40.1M (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 Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc) fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose emphasizes supporting nonprofits in areas including human services, education, healthcare, fairness and justice, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)?
The foundation’s 2024 filing directs applicants to review grant guidelines on its website before applying and refers applicants to the website for award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)'s EIN?
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (FKA Oneworld Boston Inc)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0681389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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