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James H Cummings Foundation Inc

Buffalo, New York  ·  EIN 160864200  ·  Private foundation

James H Cummings Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.6M in grants paid and $36.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 247 individual grants from this funder — $10.9M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$1.6M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$36.2M
Assets (FY2020)
247
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What James H Cummings Foundation Inc funds

James H Cummings Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, older adults.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hauptman-woodward Medical Research Institute
THE CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC INTERACTIONS
Buffalo, NY$300K2020
Roswell Park Alliance Foundation
THERAGNOSTIC TREATMENT ROOMS
Buffalo, NY$250K2024
Feedmore Wny of Buffalo
PERMANENT HOME FOR FEEDMORE WNY
Buffalo, NY$250K2024

How to apply for funding from James H Cummings Foundation Inc

From James H Cummings Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“MID-MONTH PRECEEDING FEBRUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jameshcummings.com.

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Frequently asked questions about James H Cummings Foundation Inc

Does James H Cummings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — James H Cummings Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does James H Cummings Foundation Inc fund?
James H Cummings Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Hauptman-woodward Medical Research Institute, Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Feedmore Wny of Buffalo. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does James H Cummings Foundation Inc give in grants?
James H Cummings Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.9M over 247 grants.
Where is James H Cummings Foundation Inc located?
James H Cummings Foundation Inc is based in Buffalo, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 160864200.
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About this profile. This page is built from James H Cummings Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with James H Cummings Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.