Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $41,151 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $14,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$41,151
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was down from $48,000 the year before.
83% of its 2024 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 | $48,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $41,151 | 12 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Gene R Cohen Charitable 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 Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7 | $32,151 |
| Arizona | 4 | $7,200 |
| New York | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel of Southern Maine - Jca | Grant | $14,000 |
| Charlie Miller Foundation | Grant | $7,500 |
| JCC Cohen Campership | Grant | $6,651 |
| GRMBC Shiva Fundcongregation Beth Tefillah | Grant | $1,800 |
| Arizona Jewish Academy Nishmat Adin | Grant | $1,800 |
| Arizona Holocaust Museum | Grant | $1,800 |
| Smile on Seniors | Grant | $1,800 |
| Steinsaltz Institute | Grant | $1,800 |
| Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc | Grant | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth El Rabbi Fund | Grant | $1,000 |
| Maine College of Art | Grant | $1,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan S Cohen
- Scott A Cohen
- William S Busker
- Greyson Cohen
- Hawley R Straitesq
Questions people ask
Does Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation give?
$41,151 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan S Cohen (Trustee), Scott A Cohen (Trustee), William S Busker (Trustee) and Greyson Cohen (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.