Private foundation · Fort Bragg, CA
James G Cummings Foundation
Typical grant size
$4K – $4K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
18
Repeat grantees
5
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactROBERT PETERSEN OR MATTHEW DECAMINA · 7078435073
MaterialsPLEASE CALL FOR INFORMATION
RestrictionsAWARDS ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN AND AROUND MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. AWARDS INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS, DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION, LOW-COST HOUSING AND A MARITIME MUSEUM. CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE MADE EITHER DIRECTLY OR TO ORGANIZATIONS DULY AUTHORIZED TO CARRY ON SUCH ACTIVITIES.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Matthew Decaminada
TRUSTEE
$48K
Robert C Petersen
TRUSTEE
$40K
Randy Decaminada
TRUSTEE
$32K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
4.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$908K
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$25K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.