Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Cummings Africa Foundation
In 2023 it gave 1 grant worth $2,733 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,733 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,733
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,733 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,733, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $126,212
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $126K | $2,733 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Teresa CummingsChair of the board
- Eugene Bedell SrCo chair of the board
- Richelieu DennisBoard member
- Ellen PrattBoard member
- Rosalind BrownBoard member
- Charrise FindleyBoard member
- Nyema TubmanBoard member
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Education support (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttington University Alumini Association | Barlett | Education support | $2,733 |
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