Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation

EIN 88-0321190 · NV · NTEE B82Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$54.5K Funds in NV, AZ, VA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation based in NV paid 8 grants totaling $722.2K to 7 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $28.7K to $204.4K, with a median of $54.5K. Its largest recipients included CUMMINGS GRADUATE INSTITUTE INC FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDIES, THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER, and LEAD WHORSES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$24,256,043
Giving (latest yr)
$722,200
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$54.5K
Recipients
7
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Cummings Graduate Institute Inc for Behavioral Health Studies$204,350
  • The Empowerment Center$150,130
  • Lead Whorses$150,000
  • St Nicholas Orthodox School CO Peter Kiptoo Lagat$109,000
  • Communities IN Schools Western Nevada$50,000

Where grants went

  • Nevada$378,850 · 4 grants
  • Arizona$204,350 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$30,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Cummings Graduate Institute Inc for Behavioral Health Studies
Tempe, AZ
Funding Enhanced Leadership, Development and Planning for 2025
$204,350
The Empowerment Center
Reno, NV
Funding New Apartment Furniture/appliances
$150,130
Lead Whorses
Reno, NV
Funding Barn Remodel
$150,000
St Nicholas Orthodox School CO Peter Kiptoo Lagat
Funding Construction of School
$55,000
St Nicholas Orthodox School CO Peter Kiptoo Lagat
Funding of School Food, Salaries, and Supplies.
$54,000
Communities IN Schools Western Nevada
Reno, NV
Funding Support Staff School Year 2025 - 2026
$50,000
Briscoeway Services LLC
St Petersburg, VA
Funding a Supportive Enviornment for at Risk Youth
$30,000
Peer Suppot Network International - Wcsco
Reno, NV
Funding Conference Fees and Supplies
$28,720

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $722.2K. Individual grants ranged from $28.7K to $204.4K (median $54.5K).

Recent recipients include CUMMINGS GRADUATE INSTITUTE INC FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDIES, THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER, LEAD WHORSES, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation is a private foundation based in Nevada, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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