Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $102,500. 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$166,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$102,500
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,800 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,900 | 14 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $71,800 | 22 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $166,000 | 21 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc 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 Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $145,200 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $13,300 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tranquillity Camp Inc | General & Unrestricted | $102,500 |
| Museum at Eldridge Street | General & Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Boys and Girls Republic After School Program | $5,000 |
| Hevreh of Southern Berkshire Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Inc | March Of the Living (Southern Region) Fund | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Houses of Long Island Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Morry Properties Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Soroka Medical Center of T | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the | A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Fund | $3,600 |
| United Jewish Federation of Northeastern Ny Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Deaf Resource Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc | Jewish Meals on Wheels Program | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Center for Jewish History Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Dorot Inc | Lasting Impressions Legacy Project | $1,800 |
| Girls Incorporated of Long Island | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Jewish Museum | Arts Partners Program | $1,800 |
| National Yiddish Book Center Inc | Universal Yiddish Library Project | $1,800 |
| Salon de Virtuosi Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Cohn
- Marc S Cohn
- Stephanie Cohn
- Joseph D Colvin
- Robin Caine Diamant
- Kenneth Falcon
- Cheryl Janer
- Geoffrey Janer
- Robert Janer
- Marta Jo Lawrence
- Craig Snow
Questions people ask
Does Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc give?
$166,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Cohn (VP, Dir), Marc S Cohn (Dir, Co-Pres), Stephanie Cohn (Dir) and Joseph D Colvin (Dir) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Elias A Cohen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and arts and culture.