Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,926 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,900 and the largest $135,000. 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$230,926
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,900
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $199,112 the year before.
39% 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 | $270,553 | 14 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $199,112 | 16 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $230,926 | 13 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Seymour A Cohen 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 Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $202,926 |
| California | 3 | $22,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Research Foundation | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $135,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $50,000 |
| Center for International Experiential Learning | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $15,000 |
| Casa of Contra Costa County | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Emory University | Promote org's activity by gifts to scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Ravinia | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $4,900 |
| University of Chicago Women's Board | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $3,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,500 |
| Life Long Medical Care | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,500 |
| Anshe Amet | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,926 |
| HHP Lift | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $600 |
| Lymphoma Foundation | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Merle G Cohen
- Aaron S Cohen
- Lisa Schenkman
Questions people ask
Does Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation give?
$230,926 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,900.
Who runs Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Merle G Cohen (Director), Aaron S Cohen (Treasurer) and Lisa Schenkman (President).
What does Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.