Harry & Helen Cohen Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry & Helen Cohen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $20,000. 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$40,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $50,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $50,000 | 3 | $955,648 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 4 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Harry & Helen 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Fnd | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $15,000 |
| Love Without Borders | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,500 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Whalen
- Helen Mann
- Sarah Whalen Cohen
- David Mann
- Chris Kvoriak
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Helen Cohen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry & Helen Cohen Charitable Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Harry & Helen Cohen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Whalen (President), Helen Mann (Treasurer), Sarah Whalen Cohen (Manager and Secretary) and David Mann (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.