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The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 237093201  ·  Private foundation

The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $19.6M in grants paid and $472.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,140 individual grants from this funder — $72.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$19.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$472.6M
Total assets
1,140
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc funds

The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, economic development, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Faith-Based (Muslim)Food & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, low-income communities, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamilieslow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Israel Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$973K2020
New Israel Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$900K2022
New Israel Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$896K2023
New Israel Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$800K2024
Social Good Fund
RISE UP: NOURISHING THE SOUL OF JEWISH JUSTICE
Richmond, CA$500K2020
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE FUND
New York, NY$500K2020
Tides Foundation
GREEN NEW DEAL NETWORK COORDINATING TEAM
San Francisco, CA$500K2020
Allied Media Projects Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Detroit, MI$450K2020
Social Good Fund
RISE UP: NOURISHING THE SOUL OF JEWISH JUSTICE
Richmond, CA$400K2022
Tides Foundation
NEW YORK RENEWS EDUCATION FUND
San Francisco, CA$350K2022
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE FUND
New York, NY$350K2022
Social Good Fund
RISE UP: NOURISHING THE SOUL OF JEWISH JUSTICE
Richmond, CA$350K2023
Color of Change Education Fund Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$300K2023
Color of Change Education Fund Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$300K2022
Auburn Theological Seminary
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$300K2022

The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$19.7M
2022$19.3M
2023$17.3M
2024$16.4M

How to apply for funding from The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc

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

“THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR INQUIRIES. REFER TO THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.”

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc

Does The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc fund?
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include New Israel Fund, New Israel Fund, New Israel Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc reported $19.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $72.8M over 1,140 grants.
Where is The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc located?
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237093201.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.