Nathan Cummings Foundation

Nathan Cummings Foundation Opens Grant and PRI Opportunity for Racial, Economic, Environmental Justice

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) announced today that it is accepting proposals for grants and program-related investments (PRIs).

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) announced today that it is accepting proposals for grants and program-related investments (PRIs).
  • This grant and PRI opportunity flows from the foundation's strategic plan to activate the totality of its assets to support organizations driving people-centric impact outcomes toward racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ).
  • "We are excited to have an open line for values-aligned organizations and innovators to reach us," said NCF President and CEO Rey Ramsey.
  • For additional information about this announcement, please contact NCF's Director of Communications Candice Wynter, at [email protected] .

Cummings awards FORGE $150,000 grant

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORGE is one of 150 nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program.

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  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORGE is one of 150 nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program.
  • The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program primarily supports Massachusetts nonprofits that are based in and serve Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties.
  • Through this place-based initiative, Cummings Foundation aims to give back in the areas where the foundation owns commercial property.
  • This is FORGE’s first grant from the Cummings Foundation.

Salem State University launches the largest fundraising campaign in Massachusetts state university history

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Sunday, May 7, 2023
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SALEM, Mass., May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 6, 2023, Salem State University announced the public launch of a $75 million fundraising campaign, the largest philanthropic endeavor in the history of Massachusetts' nine state universities.

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  • SALEM, Mass., May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 6, 2023, Salem State University announced the public launch of a $75 million fundraising campaign, the largest philanthropic endeavor in the history of Massachusetts' nine state universities.
  • Salem State President John D. Keenan announced that the university is already more than 50 percent of the way to its $75 million fundraising goal, having raised $40 million to date.
  • Meet the Moment™ is the second and largest comprehensive campaign in Salem State's almost 170-year history.
  • The effort has been quietly gaining momentum since 2020 when the Salem State University Foundation, Inc. and the Salem State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to support it.

Boston Children's Museum Opens New Exhibition, You, Me, We

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum announces the opening of its new You, Me, We Exhibit. In response to, and in support of, needs expressed by parents and caregivers, You, Me, We, offers adults thoughtful guidance and tools to engage with children as they begin to perceive, explore, and question topics such as identity and fairness.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum announces the opening of its new You, Me, We Exhibit.
  • Special thanks to the many community members and Boston Children's Museum staff (past, present, and future) who contributed to this exhibit.
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    The Museum is open Wednesday Sunday with two set daily time slots, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30-4:30pm.
  • Adults, $20, children (1-15) and senior citizens, $20; children under 12 months and Museum members are always free.

Partners In Health Announces $25 Million Pledge from Weiss Asset Management Foundation and Associated Donors to Support Institute of Global Health Equity Research in Rwanda

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Partners In Health announced today a $25 million pledge from the Weiss Asset Management Foundation and associated donors to the Institute of Global Health Equity Research (IGHER) at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), an initiative of Partners In Health.

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  • Partners In Health announced today a $25 million pledge from the Weiss Asset Management Foundation and associated donors to the Institute of Global Health Equity Research (IGHER) at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), an initiative of Partners In Health.
  • We are very grateful to the Weiss Asset Management Foundation and its partners for their generous long-term commitment to the Institute, said IGHER Director Dr. Cristina Stefan.
  • The Weiss Asset Management Foundation operates as the charitable arm of Weiss Asset Management (WAM).
  • The Weiss Asset Management Foundation has made substantial grants to fund groundbreaking research on expanding access to vaccines in rural communities in Africa.

JPMorgan Chase Releases Report on its U.S. Employee Arbitration Program

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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JPMorgan Chase released today a comprehensive report examining the firms use of arbitration for legal disputes of certain U.S. employee-related claims and the impact of binding arbitration on its workplace culture.

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  • JPMorgan Chase released today a comprehensive report examining the firms use of arbitration for legal disputes of certain U.S. employee-related claims and the impact of binding arbitration on its workplace culture.
  • The report follows a successful engagement with and withdrawal of a shareholder proposal by the Nathan Cummings Foundation, which asked the firms Board of Directors to oversee a review of the mandatory employee arbitration program.
  • The review found no basis to believe that the arbitration program impacts JPMorgan Chases ability to learn about gaps in the workplace culture or inhibits creating a positive workplace environment.
  • As noted in the report, JPMorgan Chase has identified potential enhancements to the program and will undertake certain changes, including permitting plaintiff employees to disclose arbitration awards at their discretion.

Builders Initiative Announces 90 percent of its $1 Billion Foundation Endowment is Now Mission-Related

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Builders Vision, an impact platform dedicated to building a more humane and healthy planet through philanthropy, investment and advocacy, announced today that its Builders Initiative Foundation has transitioned 90 percent of its $1 billion endowment into mission-related investments.

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  • Builders Initiative Foundation has transitioned 90 percent of its $1 billion endowment into mission-related investments.
  • While there is no requirement for foundations to align their endowment investment portfolio with their philanthropic mission, Builders Initiative joins an increasing number of organizations that are moving their assets towards mission-related investments.
  • In recent years, however, the Ford Foundation , MacArthur Foundation , McKnight Foundation , and the Nathan Cummings Foundation , among others, have publicly committed to aligning their investments with their social and environmental mission.
  • With 90 percent of its endowment aligned with ESG and impact, Builders Initiative is providing another guiding example of what is possible.

GreenLight Biosciences announces $109 million financing

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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We are also delighted to welcome new investors who have decided to join GreenLight in our mission to feed the world and keep it healthy.

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  • We are also delighted to welcome new investors who have decided to join GreenLight in our mission to feed the world and keep it healthy.
  • GreenLight intends to use the net proceeds from the financing to advance its development of research and commercial programs and for working capital and general corporate purposes.
  • GreenLight Biosciences (Nasdaq: GRNA) aims to address some of the worlds biggest problems by delivering on the full potential of RNA for human health and agriculture.
  • For additional information on GreenLight and potential risks associated with investing, please see our public filings at https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1822691&owner=exclude.

Boston Children's Museum Awarded $100,000 Cummings Grant

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation's $25 Million Grant Program. Boston Children's Museum was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process and will receive $100,000 in support of the upcoming You, Me, We exhibit.

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  • BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation's $25 Million Grant Program.
  • "We are very grateful for the generous grant from the Cummings Foundation in support of our new You, Me, We exhibit," said Carole Charnow, President & CEO.
  • "Boston Children's Museum is known as an inclusive and welcoming place for kids and families where they can experience the joy of discovery and learning.
  • Cummings Foundation has now awarded more than $375 million to greater Boston nonprofits.

The Conference on Crimes Against Women Returns to Dallas With Keynote Speaker Mark Wynn

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Mark Wynn, national law enforcement trainer against domestic violence, will headline the 17th annual Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas, Texas from May 23-26, 2022.

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  • Mark Wynn, national law enforcement trainer against domestic violence, will headline the 17th annual Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) held at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas, Texas from May 23-26, 2022.
  • As we return to an in-person conference we are honored to host Mark Wynn as our keynote speaker and learn from his personal and professional experience.
  • The goal of the Conference on Crimes Against Women is to create an overall reduction in the rate of crimes against women and, ultimately, eliminate violence against women.
  • About the Conference on Crimes Against Women:
    The goal of the Conference on Crimes Against Women is absolutely to create an overall reduction in the rate of crimes against women and, ultimately, eliminate violence against women.