William & Hannah Cohen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William & Hannah Cohen Foundation is a private foundation in Wayne, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$15,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$280,717
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 4 | $252,957 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 4 | $263,311 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 3 | $280,717 |
How to apply
William & Hannah Cohen 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 William & Hannah Cohen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jesse Cohn
- Linda Cohn
- Dorothy Grimm
- Ellen Karel
- Josh Levine
- Katherine Poley
- Wendy Neuenhaus
- Liora Schwartz
- Linor Vaknin
- June Veenstra
Questions people ask
Does William & Hannah Cohen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Hannah Cohen Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William & Hannah Cohen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jesse Cohn (Secretary), Linda Cohn (Director), Dorothy Grimm (Director) and Ellen Karel (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does William & Hannah Cohen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.