The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker NEW YORK, NY EIN: 23-7093201 Website

The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a multigenerational family foundation headquartered in New York City, with a presence in Israel. Founded in 1949 and rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, the foundation works to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. The organization operates as a private independent foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Key facts about The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc

EIN: 23-7093201
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $16,604,500
Grants made (2024): 281
Average grant: $59,091
Median grant: $30,000
Total assets: $482,551,138
Primary geography: California (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc's 281 itemized 2024 grants were California (24%), New York (21%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (50 grants), Washington, DC (43 grants), Los Angeles, CA (16 grants) and San Francisco, CA (15 grants). 56% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Membership Dues" (8 grants) and "2024-2025 Membership Dues" (5 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$482.6M

+2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$16.6M

-4.8% YoY

Grant Count

281

-1.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$59K

-3.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's approach to grantmaking reflects core themes including concern for the poor, disadvantaged, and underserved; respect for diversity; promotion of understanding across cultures; and empowerment of communities in need.

Primary focus areas include:

Racial and Economic Justice
Environmental Justice
Public Health and Environmental Health
Democracy and Civic Participation
International Human Rights and Antidiscrimination
Ethnic and Racial Group Rights
Economic Justice and Environmental Rights

The foundation prioritizes support for Black/African people, economically disadvantaged individuals, and low-income communities.

Grantmaking

The foundation appears open to applications, as indicated by recent grantmaking activity and staffing dedicated to grant administration.

Grant Range

$30,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is active across numerous cities and states throughout the United States, including major areas such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Geographic focus extends across multiple states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and additional states.

Grant Distribution by State

California $4.0M (24%)

New York $3.6M (21%)

District of Columbia $2.6M (16%)

Georgia $800K (5%)

Massachusetts $588K (4%)

All other $5.0M (30%)

Share of all 281 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

New YorkWashingtonOaklandLos AngelesSan FranciscoBrooklynChicagoAtlantaBostonMinneapolisBerkeleyPhiladelphiaDetroitNew MarketRichmondAmherstBaltimoreBoulderCalabasasNashville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total Assets: $483 million
Annual Revenue: $16.2 million
Annual Expenses: $30.9 million
Total Liabilities: $15.8 million

The foundation ranks in the top 1% of U.S. foundations by asset size (Rank #410 of 159,619 foundations).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$482,551,138	$470,838,848	$460,415,201
Revenue	$16,214,058	$9,417,156	$6,375,711
Expenses	$30,885,327	$26,783,948	$31,224,441
Qualifying Distributions	$25,223,521	$24,188,682	$26,679,876
Net Investment Income	$18,029,888	—	$49,437,529
Distributable Amount	$22,986,000	$23,329,653	$24,048,927

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include New Israel Fund ($932,500 across 6 grants), Social Good Fund ($455,000 across 4 grants), Tides Foundation ($350,000 across 2 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEW ISRAEL FUND NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$800,000
BEND THE ARC A JEWISH PARTNERSHIP FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250,000
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF-RELIANCE INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250,000
PANORAMA GLOBAL SEATTLE, WA	HYPHEN PARTNERSHIPS' INITIATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP	$250,000
SOCIAL GOOD FUND RICHMOND, CA	RISE UP: NOURISHING THE SOUL OF JEWISH JUSTICE	$250,000
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, CO	FIRST PEOPLES WORLDWIDE	$225,000
MAJORITY ACTION SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200,000
MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GROUNDBREAK COALITION	$200,000
PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200,000
THE CHISHOLM LEGACY PROJECT BURTONSVILLE, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Executive Leadership:

Reynard Ramsey — President & Chief Executive Officer
Bob Bancroft — Vice President, Finance & Mission Investing
Nealon DeVore — Chief of Staff & Board Liaison

Board of Trustees:

Jaimie Mayer — Chair
Amy Sorensen — Vice Chair
Rebecca Gregg — Secretary
Adam N. Cummings — Treasurer
Alice Rhee — Trustee
Daniel Tellalian — Trustee
Jarrett Barrios — Trustee
Melissa Bradley — Trustee
James Cummings — Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MR REYNARD RAMSEY	PRESIDENT & CEO	40	$475,000
MR BOB BANCROFT	VP, FINANCE & MISSION INVESTING	40	$340,086
MR NEALON DEVORE	CHIEF OF STAFF & BOARD LIASON	40	$155,568
MS JAIMIE MAYER	CHAIR, TRUSTEE	4	—
MS AMY SORENSEN	VICE CHAIR, TRUSTEE	4	—
MS REBECCA GREGG	SECRETARY, TRUSTEE	4	—
MR ADAM N CUMMINGS	TREASURER, TRUSTEE	4	—
MS ALICE RHEE	TRUSTEE	4	—
MR DANIEL TELLALIAN	TRUSTEE	4	—
MR JARRETT BARRIOS	TRUSTEE	4	—
MS MELISSA BRADLEY	TRUSTEE	4	—
MR JAMES CUMMINGS	TRUSTEE	4	—
MS ROBERTA CUMMINGS	TRUSTEE	4	—
MS RUTH CUMMINGS	TRUSTEE	4	—
MR RICH DEITCHMAN	TRUSTEE	4	—
MS GABRIELLA MORRIS	TRUSTEE	4	—
MR PHILLIP SORENSEN	TRUSTEE	4	$40,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Nathan Cummings Foundation has announced grant and Program-Related Investment (PRI) opportunities focused on racial, economic, and environmental justice. The foundation continues to support nonprofits across the country, with recent grant cycles distributing millions to organizations addressing social justice and community development priorities.

Centre Street Food Pantry Receives Grant Award From Cummings Foundation\

The foundation is an investor in the GroundBreak Coalition, a regional initiative mobilizing $5.3 billion over the next decade to address generational wealth gaps and support homeownership, small business, and commercial development in under-resourced communities in the Twin Cities region.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation is committed to democratic values and social justice, including fairness, diversity, and community. Its mission encompasses building a socially and economically just society that values nature and protects ecological balance for future generations, promoting humane health care, and fostering arts and culture that enriches communities. The foundation's approach to grantmaking reflects core themes including concern for the poor, disadvantaged, and underserved; respect for diversity…

How do I apply for a grant from The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • 281 grants awarded in the most recent reporting period • Median grant size: $30,000 • Grant range: $500 to $800,000 • Total giving: $16.6 million (2024) **Application Status:** The foundation appears open to applications, as indicated by recent grantmaking activity and staffing dedicated to grant administration.

Where does The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc awarded 281 grants totaling $16.6M — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7093201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.