Private foundation · EIN 30-0291756 · Southfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Peter D and Julie Fisher Cummings Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $200K. 80% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$1.1M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in MI
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cranbrook SchoolsBloomfield Hills, MISupport for organizational activities$500K
Henry Ford Health SystemDetroit, MISupport for organizational purposes$250K
Palm Beach Jewish Community FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLSupport for organizational purposes$200K
Detroit Symphony OrchestraDetroit, MISupport for organizational purposes$105K
Grand Circus GalaDetroit, MISupport for organizational purposes$5,000

By state: Michigan 4 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Peter D and Julie Fisher Cummings Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, administered in care of Peter D Cummings, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Peter D and Julie Fisher Cummings Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Peter D and Julie Fisher Cummings Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 5 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Peter D and Julie Fisher Cummings Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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