The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is a multigenerational family foundation rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. Its latest IRS Form 990-PF filing (2023) reports $9.4M in revenue, $470.8M in total assets, $13.3M in grants paid. It currently has 7 open funding opportunities listed on OpenGrants.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 237093201).
The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is a multigenerational family foundation rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. It partners with social change organizations to advance Racial, Environmental & Economic Justice (REEJ) in the U.S. and Israel-Palestine, with focus areas including combating antisemitism, racial justice, economic justice, and environmental justice, and place-based initiatives in the U.S. South.
Short-term grants (up to $100k for one year) designed to expedite support to social entrepreneurs with breakthrough, emerging, and innovative solutions, and to mutually explore new relationships and partnerships. Must al…
Grant detailsProgram-related investments typically ranging from $250,000 to $750,000, generally repaid within three to seven years. PRIs must align with NCF's interconnected goals of racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ)…
View listingInvitation-only grants of $250k+ annually for more than two years, providing multi-year unrestricted funding to partners with deep alignment across NCF's REEJ focus areas that offer the most opportunity to leverage all f…
View listingGrants of up to $250k annually for up to two years, designed to provide two-year support to project-based work and/or help scale organizations and promising solutions. Must align with NCF's REEJ goals.
View listingInvitation-only grants of $250,000+ annually for more than two years, providing multi-year, unrestricted funding to partners with deep alignment across NCF's REEJ focus areas who offer the most opportunity to leverage th…
View listingShort-term grants of up to $100,000 for one year designed to expedite support to social entrepreneurs with breakthrough, emerging, and innovative solutions, and to mutually explore new relationships and partnerships. Mus…
Grant detailsProgram-related investments that must align with NCF's interconnected goals of racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ). Most PRIs range from $250,000 to $750,000, typically repaid within three to seven years.
View listing| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 990-PF | $9.4M | $26.8M | $470.8M | $13.3M | View |
| 2022 | 990-PF | $6.4M | $31.2M | $460.4M | $17.0M | View |
| 2021 | 990-PF | $724K | $34.2M | $538.3M | $23.2M | View |
| 2020 | 990-PF | $2.7M | $26.3M | $472.6M | $16.2M | View |
| 2019 | 990-PF | $25.0M | $36.2M | $444.3M | $24.5M | View |
| 2015 | 990-PF | $27.1M | $23.7M | $460.1M | $15.0M | View |
| 2014 | 990-PF | $41.1M | $32.3M | $464.1M | $22.7M | View |
| 2013 | 990-PF | $23.9M | $25.9M | $445.0M | $17.0M | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ISRAEL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $800K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BEND THE ARC A JEWISH PARTNERSHIP FOR JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $250K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF-RELIANCE INC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $250K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PANORAMA GLOBAL | SEATTLE, WA | $250K | HYPHEN PARTNERSHIPS' INITIATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| SOCIAL GOOD FUND | RICHMOND, CA | $250K | RISE UP: NOURISHING THE SOUL OF JEWISH JUSTICE |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | BOULDER, CO | $225K | FIRST PEOPLES WORLDWIDE |
| MAJORITY ACTION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $200K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $200K | GROUNDBREAK COALITION |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY | ATLANTA, GA | $200K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CHISHOLM LEGACY PROJECT | BURTONSVILLE, MD | $200K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT INC | OAKLAND, CA | $200K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TIDES FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200K | CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES FUNDS GREEN NEW DEAL NETWORK |
| FAIR COUNT INC | ATLANTA, GA | $175K | DEFENDING AMERICAN VALUES COALITION |
| FINANCIAL SERVICES STAKEHOLDER PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $175K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INITIATIVE FOR MEDICINES ACCESS & KNOWLEDGE (I-MAK) INC | LEWES, DE | $175K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED FOR RESPECT EDUCATION FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $175K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $150K | COMMUNITIES FIRST |
| AMERICAN ECONOMIC LIBERTIES PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | $150K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $150K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ASHOKA | ARLINGTON, VA | $150K | SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL |
| AUBURN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | NEW YORK, NY | $150K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JOBS TO MOVE AMERICA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENTUCKY COALITION INC | LONDON, KY | $150K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LOCAL PROGRESS POLICY INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $150K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
From the 2024 IRS Form 990-PF (Part XV) e-filing. Amounts as filed.
