The Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation

05/31/2026

The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation was honored to join Nevada Donor Network and Governor Joe Lombardo at an Award Reception recognizing Nevada legislators and community leaders for their outstanding efforts in supporting the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation.

We are proud to support organizations like Nevada Donor Network that continue to make a meaningful impact through advocacy, education, and compassionate care for individuals and families across our community. 💙

05/28/2026

The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation was honored to attend the Communities In Schools benefit concert in support of the incredible work they are doing for students and families in our community.

Communities In Schools helps students overcome barriers to success by providing academic, behavioral health, and wellness support services that positively impact youth and families throughout our region.

Thank you to the Communities In Schools team for inviting us to such a fun and meaningful evening—and Yachtley Crew was amazing! 🎶💙

05/13/2026

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation was honored to tour The Empowerment Center’s new TEC2 facility today.

This incredible expansion will allow The Empowerment Center to continue supporting women through their recovery journey while growing services to reach even more individuals in our community. With the opening of TEC2, their South Virginia location will also expand services to support men as well.

We are proud to partner with organizations like The Empowerment Center that are creating safe, supportive spaces and making a meaningful impact in behavioral and mental health throughout our community.

Thank you to The Empowerment Center team for the tour and for the important work you do every day! 💙

04/28/2026

We were honored to attend Eddy House’s But First, Dessert Gala—an inspiring evening celebrating the individuals and stories that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to Eddy House for including the Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation in such a special event. We are proud to support your work and the impact you continue to make in our community.

04/23/2026

We had a fantastic time attending the Aces game with Nevada Donor Network! It was a wonderful evening filled with great company, meaningful connections, and plenty of team spirit.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with Nevada Donor Network and to support the impactful work they do for donor families and our community. It was an honor to spend the evening together and celebrate their mission.

Thank you for your hospitality and for a memorable night!

Check out some of our favorite moments from the evening 📸

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03/05/2026

🚨 Applications are open for the Psyche Award!

The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation is honoring leaders advancing behavioral health and integrating it into healthcare systems.

🏆 $50,000 prize
🇺🇸 Open to individuals across the U.S.
🗓 Apply or nominate by April 10
Know someone doing impactful work? Nominate them.

https://cummingsndcf.org/psyche-award/

The Cummings PSYCHE Award was established in 1995 by The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation to honor pioneers whose advancements in behavioral healthcare have significantly contributed to its integration into nontraditional healthcare settings. Recognizing the evolving role of mental health prof...

02/23/2026

We’re proud to highlight Nevada Donor Network Foundation as one of our new grant partners. 💙

Our grant supports their aftercare program, expanding peer support groups for underserved populations and extending care well beyond the act of donation.

We’re grateful for their lifesaving work and their commitment to healing, behavioral health, and supporting donor families — values that strongly align with our mission.

02/10/2026

We’re excited to shine a light on another new grant recipient we’re proud to support: Walk the Talk America 💙

This partnership will help bring mental health training to correctional officers in Northern Nevada, strengthening support for those on the front lines and advancing behavioral health from the inside out.

We’re thrilled to partner with an organization so closely aligned with our mission to support meaningful, sustainable behavioral health efforts. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the incredible work made possible through these partnerships.

02/03/2026

We’re proud to welcome Eddy House as a new grant partner.

This partnership supports the expansion of Eddy House’s comprehensive day programming, helping strengthen access to behavioral health support for young people in our community.

We recently visited Eddy House for a check presentation and had the opportunity to see their impact firsthand. We’re grateful to partner with organizations whose work aligns with our commitment to improving behavioral health and supporting pathways to stability and well-being.

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01/22/2026

We are honored to continue our partnerships with several incredible organizations as part of our 2026 grant cycle 💙

The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation is proud to support another year of meaningful work by:
• LEAD with Horses
• The Cummings Graduate Institute
• The Empowerment Center
• Communities In Schools
• BriscoeWay Services
• St. Nicholas Orthodox School

These organizations—both here at home and beyond—are making a powerful difference through their commitment to behavioral health, education, and community wellbeing. We are grateful for their leadership, compassion, and continued impact.

In the coming weeks, we look forward to highlighting three new, deserving organizations joining our 2026 grantee partners—each aligned with our mission to strengthen behavioral health and ensure individuals and families can access the support they need to live positive, productive lives.

Stay tuned as we continue to share the inspiring work made possible through these partnerships.