Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $378,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$378,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $355,300 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $325,999 | 37 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $355,300 | 40 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $378,000 | 43 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
Robert & Terri Cohn Family 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 Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 31 | $274,500 |
| Missouri | 5 | $63,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Artists Resource | General operating support | $45,000 |
| MPN Research Foundation | General operating support | $31,000 |
| Amplifymo | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Elyssa's Mission NFP | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Missouri History Museum | I am stl & gallery stl support | $20,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Cohn fellowship scholarship program support | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc | General operating support | $13,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Lurie cancer center support | $13,000 |
| Live the Spirit Residency | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Education Foundation of Collier County Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Fairground Park for All | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Weill Medical College of Cornell University | Richard t. Silver, m.d. Myeloproliferative neoplasms center support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Serving Chicago | General operating support | $9,500 |
| MPN Research Foundation | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Big Shoulders | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Fire Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Meals of Hope Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General operating support | $4,000 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Dream Builders 4 Equity | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Illini Media Company | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Northwestern University | Charles dillon md scholarship support | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | Wbez support | $2,500 |
| Butler University | Lacy school of business support | $2,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Kelley leadership fund support | $1,500 |
| Our Place of New Trier Township Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Casa Lake County Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terri L Cohn
- Jonathan Cohn
- Andrew Cohn
- Lawrence Cohn
- Jamie Kost
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation give?
$378,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terri L Cohn (President (Thru 04/2025)), Jonathan Cohn (President), Andrew Cohn (Secretary) and Lawrence Cohn (Vice-President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.