Five C Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Five C Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Beachwood, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,573 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$154,573
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$511,678
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $233,711 the year before.
100% 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 | $179,525 | 1 | $650,237 |
| 2024 | $233,711 | 1 | $451,027 |
| 2025 | $154,573 | 22 | $511,678 |
How to apply
Five C 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 Five C Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $27,565 |
| Indiana | 3 | $19,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $11,408 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,600 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion Project Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Am Yisrael Chai Foundation Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Merkos Linyounei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General operating | $15,000 |
| Opendor Media Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | General operating | $10,000 |
| Congregation or Torah | Genreal operating | $7,465 |
| Green Road Synagogue | General operating | $6,870 |
| Jet-Jewish Educational Team Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Project 613 NFP | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Nations Watch USA | Genral operating | $5,000 |
| Jem Foundation Inc | General operating | $4,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch on Campus-Princeton | General operating | $3,600 |
| Beachwood High School | Genreal operating | $2,500 |
| Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis | General operating | $2,500 |
| J-Give-Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Congregation Bnai Torah | General operating | $1,500 |
| Semach Sedek R I A S Kosher Food Pantry | General operating | $1,080 |
| The Jewish Soldiers Project Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Oheb Zedek Cedar Sinai Synagogue | General operating | $958 |
| Silver Gan Israel Day Camp | General operating | $500 |
| Telshe Yeshiva | General operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl I Cohen
- Shirley I Cohen
- Jeffrey Cohen
- Brian Cohen
- Karen Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Five C Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Five C Foundation Inc give?
$154,573 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Five C Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl I Cohen (Director), Shirley I Cohen (Director), Jeffrey Cohen (Director) and Brian Cohen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Five C Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.