The Cummins Family Foundation Inc
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. Its stated charitable activity is to provide resources for nurturing and sustaining family life through cultural, educational, health, and human services activities informed by its Roman Catholic Christian tradition.
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Cummins Family Foundation Inc gave $86K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,050
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- Average grant
- $1,624
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $727,273
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (74% 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 The Cummins Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 706 Childs Point Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (443) 540-3868
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cummins Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Mary's Roman Catholic Church ($35K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maryland organizations received 74% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in New York (12%), Washington (4%), Virginia (3%), and Iowa (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cummins Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Church Annapolis, MD | Donation in support of a campaign to repare and develop the church's infrastructure | $25,000 |
| Archbishop Spalding High School Severn, MD | Donation for Educational Development of Children | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Church Annapolis, MD | Donation in support of a campaign to repare and develop the church's infrastructure | $10,000 |
| Marshall Hope Corp Annapolis, MD | Donation in support of purchchasing a home of an annapolis family | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | Donation in support of repairing a roof for the home of the sisters of life | $5,000 |
| Archbishop's Annual Appeal Baltimore, MD | Donation for care of the needy and other programs in the archdiocese of baltimore | $3,500 |
| Archbishop Spalding High School Severn, MD | Donation for Educational Development of Children | $2,500 |
| Human Life Foundation Inc New York, NY | Donation to support communication of the sanctity of life | $2,500 |
| Human Life Foundation Inc New York, NY | Donation to support communication of the sanctity of life | $2,500 |
| Fulcrum Foundation Seattle, WA | Donation in support of student scholarship in catholic education | $2,500 |
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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 | $727,273 | $71,238 | $90,040 | $86,050 | 53 | $87,190 | $28,388 | $37,366 |
| 2023 | $746,075 | $750,000 | $3,925 | — | — | $3,925 | — | $6,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cummins Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K 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
The foundation’s stated charitable activity centers on family life and cultural, educational, health, and human services informed by its Roman Catholic Christian tradition. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, education, family services, and organizations addressing human-life issues.
Among its grantees, Marshall Hope Corporation describes its mission as providing essential resources and services to vulnerable and underserved families in Annapolis. Students for Life Action says it trains and mobilizes pro-life leaders to influence public policy and elections. Chesterton Academy of Annapolis describes its work as providing comprehensive, classical educational resources to parents and children in the Catholic Christian tradition. Dysautonomia International says it works to increase awareness and raise funds for research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $86,050. Grants ranged from $50 to $25,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest were $25,000 to St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis for a church infrastructure campaign; $10,000 to Archbishop Spalding High School for children’s educational development; and $5,000 each to Marshall Hope Corporation to support the purchase of a home for an Annapolis family and to Sisters of Life for roof repairs.
Other reported grants included $3,500 to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for care of the needy and other Archdiocese of Baltimore programs, $2,500 to Fulcrum Foundation for student scholarships in Catholic education, and $1,000 to Catholic Charities in Baltimore.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine Cummins and Stephen Cummins as directors.
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Cummins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Cummins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Cummins Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Cummins Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc gave $86K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,624, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cummins Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (9 grants), Annapolis, MD (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Cummins Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Mary's Roman Catholic Church ($35,000 across 2 grants), Archbishop Spalding High School ($12,500 across 2 grants) and Human Life Foundation Inc ($5,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cummins Family Foundation Inc?
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc reported $727K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cummins Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity centers on family life and cultural, educational, health, and human services informed by its Roman Catholic Christian tradition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cummins Family Foundation Inc?
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 The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Cummins Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4264666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Cummins Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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