Quick Summary
Name: James H. Cummings Foundation Inc. Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,586,790 |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $250,000 |
| Average Grant | $29,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Board meets quarterly) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://jameshcummings.com
- Phone: 716-874-0040
- Email: kwischerath@jameshcummings.com
- Address: 120 W Tupper St, Buffalo, NY 14201-2170
Geographic Focus
- Buffalo, New York
- Toronto, Canada
- Hendersonville, North Carolina
Funding Priorities
- Medical research and science
- Post-secondary medical education
- Services for vulnerable children and children with disabilities
- Programming for vulnerable adults and older adults
- Capital projects (priority given to equipment needs)
- Support for underprivileged boys and girls
- Services for aged and infirm persons
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available
Application Method
All applications begin with a Letter of Intent (LOI) submitted through an online portal. The Foundation's Board of Directors meets four times per year to review applications. Grant requests for Buffalo, Toronto, and Hendersonville are reviewed at different times throughout the year. Organizations must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities.
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