Cogan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cogan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 83 | $24.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 82 | $26.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 81 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Cogan 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 Cogan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36 | $663,500 |
| New York | 5 | $190,000 |
| California | 9 | $101,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $85,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $75,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $52,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $32,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| UNICEF | General Purpose | $80,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Care | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Feeding America | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Woods Hole Research Center | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Harvard Law School | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Perkins School for The Blind | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Hesperian Health Guides | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Pro Mujer | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Village Enterprise Fund Inc | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area | General Purpose | $16,000 |
| Berea College | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Inc | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Epiphany School | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Justice Resource Institute Inc | STRIVE Boston | $15,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Partners in Health | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Technoserve Inc | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Lazarus House Ministries | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Urban Alliance Foundation Inc | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Artists for Humanity | General Purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Cornille
- Pamela Cogan Riddle
- Gregory Cogan
- Peter G Cogan
Questions people ask
Does Cogan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cogan Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cogan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Cornille (Trustee), Pamela Cogan Riddle (Trustee), Gregory Cogan (Trustee) and Peter G Cogan (Trustee).
What does Cogan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.