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The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is a multigenerational family foundation rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society. The foundation seeks to advance Racial, Environmental & Economic Justice (REEJ) in the U.S. and Israel-Palestine by partnering with social change organizations that have creative and catalytic solutions to climate change and inequality.
NCF operates through multiple focus areas including racial justice, economic justice, environmental justice, and combating antisemitism, with place-based initiatives in the U.S. South and Israel-Palestine regions.
NCF partners with social change organizations that have creative and catalytic solutions to climate change and inequality, focusing on advancing Racial, Environmental & Economic Justice (REEJ). The foundation seeks to remove structural barriers and hierarchies, reimagine political, economic, and social systems to allow all people to thrive, and ensure everyone has opportunities to participate in the economy while maintaining the right to a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
Comprehensive Justice Focus
Addresses interconnected racial, environmental, and economic justice issues through an integrated REEJ approach.
Place-Based Strategy
Targeted initiatives in specific regions including the U.S. South and Israel-Palestine for localized impact.
Catalytic Solutions
Partners with organizations developing creative and innovative approaches to climate change and inequality.
Totality of Assets Approach
Utilizes comprehensive strategy including voice, knowledge, relationships, and capital for maximum impact.