Barbara Bell Cumming Charitable Trust Co Herrick Feinstein Llp
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-7140245 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilles Center | Greenvale, NY | See rider attached | $27,500 |
| The Clubbed Thumb | New York, NY | See rider attached | $15,000 |
| Kaufman Center | New York, NY | See rider attached | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre | New York, NY | See rider attached | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | See rider attached | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Theatre Company | New York, NY | See rider attached | $7,500 |
| Kravis Center | Palm Beach, FL | See rider attached | $7,500 |
| New Dramatics Inc | New York, NY | See rider attached | $6,000 |
| The Joyce Theater | New York, NY | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Roundabout Theater Company | New York, NY | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Classic Stage Company | New York, NY | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | New York, NY | See rider attached | $5,000 |
| Prospect Theatre Company | New York, NY | See rider attached. | $5,000 |
| Danspace Project | NY, NY | See attached rider | $5,000 |
| Misty Copeland Foundation | New York, NY | See attached rider | $5,000 |
| Theatre for a New Audience at Polon | Brooklyn, NY | See rider attached | $2,500 |
| WP Theater | New York, NY | See rider attached | $2,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($15,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $135,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-7140245
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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