James H Cummings Foundation Inc
The James H Cummings Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in 1962 and organized under New York State law. Based in Buffalo, NY, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status since July 1964. The foundation functions as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on advancing charitable causes through strategic philanthropic investments.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.4M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
62
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-18.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide grants exclusively for charitable purposes with emphasis on:
- Medical Science & Research: Advancing medical science, research, and education in selected cities in the U.S. and Canada
- Medical Education: Supporting educational initiatives in the medical field
- Vulnerable Populations: Charitable work among underprivileged boys and girls, and aged and infirm persons in designated areas
- Capital Projects: Priority given to medical proposals and capital projects, particularly for equipment needs
Grantmaking
Applicants should refer to the foundation's website for information. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible.
Grant Range
$30,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in:
- Buffalo, NY (primary service area)
- Selected cities in the U.S. and Canada
- Recent grants indicate activity in North Carolina and Canada
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2025:
- Total Assets: $46.4 million
- Total Revenues: $2.2 million
- Total Expenses: $2.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $45.3 million
- Total Revenues: $4.07 million
- Total Expenses: $2.99 million
The foundation ranks in the top 10% of foundations by asset size nationally.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,423,823 | $45,318,217 | $40,430,917 |
| Revenue | $2,249,288 | $4,066,178 | $1,359,053 |
| Expenses | $2,892,364 | $2,989,217 | $2,604,793 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,640,254 | $2,791,574 | $2,401,093 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,060,111 | $3,880,076 | $1,179,585 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,268,265 | $2,070,659 | $1,988,289 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Staff:
- Mary Jo Hunt - Executive Director and Secretary (30 hours/week, $80,000 compensation)
- Charles F Kreiner Jr - President
- Christopher T Greene - Vice President
- William L Joyce - Treasurer
- LaVonne Ansari PhD - Director
- Amy L Clifton - Director
- Theodore I Putnam MD - Director
- Kelly Wischerath - Office Administrator
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES F KREINER JR | PRESIDENT | 1 | $14,750 |
| CHRISTOPHER T GREENE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $14,750 |
| WILLIAM L JOYCE | TREASURER | 1 | $14,750 |
| LAVONNE ANSARI PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $14,750 |
| AMY L CLIFTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $14,750 |
| THEODORE I PUTNAM MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $14,750 |
| MARY JO HUNT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY | 30 | $80,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, with notable investments including:
Support for Cradle Beach's inclusive swimming pool renovations, reflecting commitment to serving children with special needs
Funding for SickKids Toronto's Death After Cardiac Death (DCD) Pediatric Transplant Research Project, advancing innovative cardiac transplant research for children
Support for The Tool Library's building purchase campaign
Emergency response funding for disaster relief in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
Ongoing support for medical research institutions including the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute
The foundation maintains an active grant program with recent fiscal year activity showing consistent philanthropic engagement across its priority areas.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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