Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,220 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,220
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$73,376
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,100 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,400 | 12 | $73,836 |
| 2024 | $2,100 | 9 | $87,958 |
| 2025 | $27,220 | 11 | $73,376 |
How to apply
Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 | $6,720 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Association | To empower and support individuals and families affected with alzheimers | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross | To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobizing volunteersto prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobizing volunteers | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To save lives, celebrate lives, and fight for a world without cancer. | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | To empower and support of individuals and families to help deal with heart disease and stroke | $3,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | To end of cancer by advancing the worlds most promising research | $3,000 |
| Omaha Parks Foundation | To improve, promote, preserve, protect and support omaha's parks and recreation system | $3,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | To empower and help out animals find adoptions for families in the greater phoenix area | $1,000 |
| Helping Animals Live and Overcome Inc | To provide a no-kill safe haven to save homeless pets | $1,000 |
| The ALS Association | To discover treatments and a cure for als | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To cure leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families | $1,000 |
| Congregation Kebillah | To provide a community for jews and their spouses/partners and families | $720 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Cohn
- Debbie Sobel
Questions people ask
Does Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation give?
$27,220 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Cohn (Trustee) and Debbie Sobel (Trustee).
What does Soralee and Jerry Cohn Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and animals.