Cohen & Company Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Cohen & Company Community Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $324,954 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$324,954
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
97% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,000 | 19 | $188,191 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 6 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $324,954 | 61 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chris Bellamy 1350 Euclid Avenue Suite 800, Cleveland, OH 44115 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 579-1040 |
| What to submit | Submit request in letter form |
| Restrictions | Civic and cultural 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Cohen & Company Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 34 | $209,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $21,000 |
| New York | 5 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $17,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,454 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $6,200 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | General operating | $25,000 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Grant for charitable purposes | $15,454 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Team Neo Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| The City Club of Cleveland | General operating | $10,000 |
| 1871 Foundation Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Autism Speaks Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio | General operating | $5,000 |
| Connecting for Kids of Westlake Ohio | General operating | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Sports Commission | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hope for the Day | General operating | $5,000 |
| I Love You More - the Michael Trella Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Inspiring Minds of Youngstown Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lake County Crisis Center DBA A Safe Place | General operating | $5,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lorain County Community College Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | General operating | $5,000 |
| NAMI Lake County Oh | General operating | $5,000 |
| North Hills Affordable Housing Inc DBA Hearth | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oviatt House Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Providence Farm Collective | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Against Malaria Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Bison Children's Scholarship Fund Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Teachers Desk | General operating | $5,000 |
| Welcome House Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Youth Challenge | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oh Wow the Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Tech | General operating | $4,000 |
| Rebuilding Together NYC | General operating | $4,000 |
| Hitchcock Center for Women Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough Public Schools | General operating | $2,500 |
| Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris W Bellamy
- Randall S Myeroff
- Marie Brilmyer
- Gretchen Jancsura
- Erica Moran
- Christie Stravino
- John Braun
Questions people ask
Does Cohen & Company Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cohen & Company Community Foundation give?
$324,954 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cohen & Company Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris W Bellamy (President & Trustee), Randall S Myeroff (Trustee), Marie Brilmyer (Trustee) and Gretchen Jancsura (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Cohen & Company Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and education.