Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $483,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$483,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $534,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $383,000 | 3 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $534,000 | 3 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $483,000 | 3 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust 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 Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $483,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Schwartz Center | Health care | $400,000 |
| Tufts University | Health care | $50,000 |
| Family Access of Newton | Early learning center | $33,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen R Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust give?
$483,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen R Cohen (Trustee).
What does Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.