Richard & Patricia Cohn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Patricia Cohn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,195 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $13,290. 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$29,195
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$13,290
- Assets$854,131
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $33,513 the year before.
54% 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 | $27,118 | 30 | $730,876 |
| 2024 | $33,513 | 24 | $788,548 |
| 2025 | $29,195 | 36 | $854,131 |
How to apply
Richard & Patricia 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 Richard & Patricia Cohn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 3 | $16,390 |
| Illinois | 24 | $9,180 |
| Utah | 3 | $2,325 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $750 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $250 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Newaygo | General Fund Raising | $13,290 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $5,000 |
| Kuef | General Fund Raising | $2,800 |
| Temple Har Shalom | General Fund Raising | $2,075 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General Fund Raising | $500 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | General Fund Raising | $400 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $350 |
| Anti Defamation League | General Fund Raising | $300 |
| Build Inc | General Fund Raising | $300 |
| TrueNorth Food Pantry | General Fund Raising | $300 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $275 |
| North Shore Senior Center | General Fund Raising | $250 |
| Camp Nebagamon | General Fund Raising | $250 |
| Heifer International | General Fund Raising | $250 |
| College Bound Opportunities | General Fund Raising | $200 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $200 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General Fund Raising | $200 |
| North Shore Foundation | General Fund Raising | $200 |
| JCC | General Fund Raising | $200 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | General Fund Raising | $200 |
| Sierra Club | General Fund Raising | $150 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | General Fund Raising | $150 |
| National Geographic Society | General Fund Raising | $150 |
| Peace House | General Fund Raising | $150 |
| Utah State University | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Shore Community Services | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Individual | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Bare Necessities Pediatric Cancer F | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Orphans of the Storm | General Fund Raising | $100 |
| Wbez | General Fund Raising | $55 |
| Friends of Glencoe Library | General Fund Raising | $50 |
| Israel Tennis Center Foundation | General Fund Raising | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Cohn
- Dennis Cohn
- Nancy Kowalski
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Patricia Cohn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Patricia Cohn Family Foundation give?
$29,195 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Richard & Patricia Cohn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Cohn (President), Dennis Cohn (Treasurer) and Nancy Kowalski (Secretary).
What does Richard & Patricia Cohn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and environment and conservation.