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    Pursuing Justice for People and the Planet.

Vision

We envision a future where all people, in body and spirit, breathe freely, care for each other and flourish in just, regenerative, and loving communities.

Mission

We are a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. We partner with social movements, organizations, and individuals who have creative and catalytic solutions to climate change and inequality.

Values

Justice + Equity Interdependence Learning + Listening Courageous Transformation Integrity

Israel

Our grantmaking in Israel, like our work in the United States, creates a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society.

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Investing for Impact

We are committed to leveraging 100% of our assets toward our mission through impact investing and active ownership.

By the Numbers

For 32 years, NCF has supported movements, organizations, and individuals pursuing justice for people and the planet.

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News + Ideas

Transition Announcement |

Dear community, We are sharing that Kavita N. Ramdas has transitioned from her employment with NCF. We wish Kavita all the…
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Lavastian Glenn Promoted to Vice President of Programs |

We are delighted to announce that Lavastian Glenn has been named vice president of programs at the Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF). In this expanded…
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The Nathan Cummings Foundation Welcomes New Independent Trustee Alice Rhee |

Rhee, a world-class storyteller, brings a deep commitment to strengthening an inclusive democracy.  New York, NY – The Nathan Cummings…
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What I Learned from a Family Foundation |

When I joined the Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) as an independent trustee in 2017, I knew it was an organization…
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Nathan Cummings Foundation Selects Impact Specialists Bivium, WestFuller to Manage Its Investments

NEW YORK, NY, September 9, 2021 – The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) today announced its selection of Bivium Capital and…
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Welcoming our new 2021-2022 Fellows! |

Dear Community, We are pleased to announce that Bree Jones, Imara Jones, and Ewune Ewane were selected as the three recipients for the sixth…
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Leticia Peguero’s Final Days as Vice President of Programs at NCF |

Dear Community,  Earlier this year, Leticia Peguero announced that she will transition from her role as Vice President of Programs…
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Nathan Cummings Foundation Reveals Results from Transition to 100% Mission-Aligned Investing |

NEW YORK, NY, May 13, 2021 – The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) formally released Values Proposition: How and Why We Transformed…
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Looking Inward: How We Clarified Our Values and Vision. |

In Alicia Garza’s new book, The Purpose of Power, she writes: “Before we can know where we’re going…we need to know where we…
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Transitioning from my Role as Vice President of Programs at NCF |

Dear community, I rang in the new year with hope. Hope that in the years to come we will embrace…
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The Nathan Cummings Foundation Welcomes Jarrett Barrios and Gabriella Morris as Independent Trustees |

Two senior leaders bringing experience in philanthropic and nonprofit leadership join the Board of Trustees for the Nathan Cummings Foundation. …
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The Nathan Cummings Foundation Welcomes Dimple Sahni and Daniel Tellalian as Independent Investment Committee Members |

Two senior leaders bringing decades of experience in impact investing join the Nathan Cummings Foundation Investment Committee.  New York, NY…
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