The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $630,000 in 168 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$630,000
- Number of grants168
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$15.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $605,450 the year before.
9% 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 | $602,900 | 1 | $12.1 million |
| 2023 | $605,450 | 216 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $630,000 | 168 | $15.9 million |
How to apply
The Betsy & Alan D Cohn 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 The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 73 | $371,250 |
| California | 31 | $79,750 |
| Virginia | 28 | $65,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $41,500 |
| Illinois | 10 | $29,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $6,300 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General purpose | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | General purpose | $31,000 |
| Maccabi USA | General purpose | $30,500 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Trinity School | General purpose | $23,000 |
| Columbia Business School | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Kol Shofar | General purpose | $20,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General purpose | $19,800 |
| Northwestern University | General purpose | $19,500 |
| The Women's Initiative | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El of New York | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Barnard College | General purpose | $12,650 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Ny Historical Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New Dramatists | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ny Philharmonic | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for Education of Women | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Clinton Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the Univ of Pennsylvania | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Full Circle Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| ALS Association of Greater Ny | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Temple Israel Early Childhood Center | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purpose | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose | $5,750 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General purpose | $5,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Serving Up Hope | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Neighbors for A Greener Harlem | General purpose | $5,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Second Stage Theater | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Society for Adolescent Health & Medicine | General purpose | $4,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Second Harvest Silicon Valley | General purpose | $3,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Mulligan
- Valerie Levitt Schmaier
- Deborah Cohn
- Susan Cohn
- Ondrea Schiciano
- Austin Zalkin
- Justin Zalkin
Questions people ask
Does The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc give?
$630,000 in tax year 2024, across 168 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet Mulligan (Treasurer), Valerie Levitt Schmaier (Director), Deborah Cohn (President) and Susan Cohn (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.