Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director and Secretary 25th percentile to median | $80k $86k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Director Unclassified | $15k $16k |
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Director Unclassified | $15k $16k |
Director Unclassified | $15k $16k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.4M
Itemized grants
62
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRADLE BEACH | ANGOLA, NY | INCLUSIVE SWIMMING POOL RENOVATIONS | $116k |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SUNY AT UB | BUFFALO, NY | FLOW CYTOMETRY EQUIPMENT | $104k |
| FEEDMORE WNY OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | A PERMANENT HOME FOR FEEDMORE | $100k |
| UNITED WAY OF HENDERSON COUNTY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | HELENE EMERGENCY RESPONSE RAPID HOME INSPECTION/REPAIRS | $100k |
| MINISTRY SEVEN | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR HOMELESS SHELTER | $87k |
| BROTHERS OF MERCY | CLARENCE, NY | CALL LIGHT INSTALLATION FOR NURSING FACILITY | $84k |
| JACOBS INSTITUTE | BUFFALO, NY | EXPANSION OF PROTOTYPING CAPABILITIES IN I2R CENTER | $80k |
| ADVENTHEALTH HENDERSONVILLE | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | ADOLESCENT GIRLS RECOVERY CENTER | $75k |
| SINAI HEALTH FOUNDATION | ONTARIO, CA | HIGH CONTENT IMAGING SYSTEM | $72k |
| RAHAMA INC | BUFFALO, NY | BUILDING PROGRAM SPACE & ADA COMPLIANCE | $68k |
| DAEMEN UNIVERSITY | AMHERST, NY | INSTITUTE FOR MOBILITY INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY | $60k |
| FOREST LAWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION | BUFFALO, NY | JAMES H. CUMMINGS TROLLEY 2.0 | $57k |
| UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY | BUFFALO, NY | YOUTH OPPORTUNITY | $55k |
| GATEWAY LONGVIEW | WILLIAMSVILLE, NY | CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY UPGRADES FOR RESIDENTIAL | $55k |
| BUFFALO CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | BUFFALO, NY | OPEN TECH INNOVATION STUDIO AT BCAT | $52k |
| ASSEMBLY HOUSE 150 | BUFFALO, NY | ROOF REPLACEMENT | $50k |
| BUFFALO PREP | BUFFALO, NY | LAPTOPS AND UPDATED TECHNOLOGY | $50k |
| BUILD PROMISE | BUFFALO, NY | COMMUNITY ACCESS CENTER ON BUFFALO'S EAST SIDE | $50k |
| PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE | ORCHARD PARK, NY | REBUILDING THE BARN AT PFC | $50k |
| THE TOOL LIBRARY | BUFFALO, NY | BORROWING AND BUILDING A LEGACY: 2626 MAIN ST | $50k |
| UNITED WAY OF HENDERSON COUNTY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | SUPPORT FOR OLDER VULNERABLE ADULTS IN HENDERSONVILLE | $50k |
| UNITED WAY OF HENDERSON COUNTY | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | DISASTER RELIEF FUND | $50k |
| WNY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP | BUFFALO, NY | WNY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP: BUFFALO INITIATIVE | $50k |
| EXPLORE AND MORE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | BUFFALO, NY | INCLUSIVE SOFT PLAY EXHIBIT | $47k |
| CHURCH MISSION OF HELP | BUFFALO, NY | AIR CONDITIONING | $45k |
Up 14%
from 2023
From $70k in 2023 to $80k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 14% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 45%.
- Board Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC received $80,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JAMES H CUMMINGS FOUNDATION INC reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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