Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $269,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$269,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$368,529
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $264,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $226,000 | 11 | $635,935 |
| 2023 | $264,000 | 16 | $376,937 |
| 2024 | $269,000 | 14 | $368,529 |
How to apply
Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc 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 Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $234,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Meals on Wheels | To help org. In its exempt function | $65,000 |
| Media Cares Foundation | To help org. In its exempt function | $30,000 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | To help org. In its exempt function | $25,000 |
| Chamber Music Society | To help org. In its exempt function | $25,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | To help org. In its exempt function | $25,000 |
| The New York Public Library | To help org. In its exempt function | $15,000 |
| Central Synagogue | To help org. In its exempt function | $14,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | To aid donee organizations in their tax exempt function | $10,000 |
| The Birch Wathen Lenox School | To help org. In its exempt function | $10,000 |
| Tisch MSR New York | To help org. In its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To elp org. In its exempt function | $10,000 |
| Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Service | To help org. In its exempt function | $10,000 |
| Jewish Museum | To help org. In its exempt function | $10,000 |
| The Chapin School | To help org. In its exempt function | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph M Cohen
- Raymond Merritt Esq
- Jarrod Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc give?
$269,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph M Cohen (President), Raymond Merritt Esq (Treasurer) and Jarrod Cohen (Secretary).
What does Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.