Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $333,250 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$333,250
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,500 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $236,625 | 17 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $226,500 | 19 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $333,250 | 23 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Judge Aaron B 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 Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $147,500 |
| Florida | 10 | $137,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Congregation Shalom Aleichem | General purpose | $36,000 |
| Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Jafco | General purpose | $21,250 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Congregation Tifereth Israel | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Temple Beth El | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Wypr Your Public Radio | General purpose | $17,000 |
| Art Everyday | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Center for Urban Families | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Convergence Center for Policy | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Wide Angle Media | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Center Kitchen Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Actors' Playhouse | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Advancement of Jewish Education | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Leo Martin March of the Living | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Love & Cornbread | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Miami Jewish Film Festival | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Miami Beach High School | General purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Morgen
- Gary M Schwartz
- Laurence Herrup
- Debra Rubino
Questions people ask
Does Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation give?
$333,250 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Morgen (Director), Gary M Schwartz (Director), Laurence Herrup (Director) and Debra Rubino (Director).
What does Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.