Journey Fund
Preselected recipients only
Journey Fund is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $349,200 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $220,000. 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$349,200
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,907 the year before.
71% 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 | $120,250 | 15 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $128,907 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $349,200 | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Journey Fund 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 Journey Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $260,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,200 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talent Beyond Boundaries Talent Beyond Boundaries | Open new solutions for displacement | $220,000 |
| Panorama Global Panorama Global | Empowering changemakers | $25,000 |
| The Aslan Project the Aslan Project | Medical assistance to cancer childre | $25,000 |
| UNICEF UNICEF | Improve lives of children worldwide | $25,000 |
| American Promise Education American Promise Education | Educating americans on civic engagem | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Under Law Equal Justice Under Law | Support fairer criminal justice sys | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | To fight hunger | $10,000 |
| Amends Global Fellows Amends Global Fellowa | Working to build a more better world | $6,000 |
| Batonga Foundation Batonga Foundation | Livelyhood skills training for youth | $5,000 |
| Heal Medical Heal Medical Center | Caring, protecting, and healing | $5,000 |
| Combined Arms Combined Arms | Service for veterans and families | $4,000 |
| Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation | Promote & preserve nantucket harbor | $2,200 |
| If You Heard What I Heard If You Heard What I Heard | Document holocaust survivor stories | $1,500 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai Hospital | Patient care, education, research | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Louise Cohen
- Bruce Cohen
- Phillip Cohen
- Dickson Cohen
- Elizabeth Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Journey Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Journey Fund give?
$349,200 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Journey Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Louise Cohen (Trustee), Bruce Cohen (Trustee), Phillip Cohen (Trustee) and Dickson Cohen (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Journey Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and youth programs.