The Nathan Cummings Foundation is rooted in the Jewish tradition and committed to social justice and democratic values, including fairness, diversity, and community. It seeks to build a socially and economically just society that values nature and protects the ecological balance for future generations; promotes humane health care; and fosters arts and culture that enrich communities.
The Foundation's approach to grant-making embodies basic themes found in all its programs:
• concern for the poor, disadvantaged, and underserved;
• respect for diversity;
• promotion of understanding across cultures;
• empowerment of communities in need.