Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn
Preselected recipients only
Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn is a private foundation in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $261,330 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $42,000. 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$261,330
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $277,465 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $237,095 | 82 | $7.0 million |
| 2023 | $277,465 | 77 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $261,330 | 78 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn 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 Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $126,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $69,800 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $24,600 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $17,130 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 3 | $4,300 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,800 |
| Maryland | 3 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Justice Center | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| Hazleton Integration Project | Unrestricted | $10,400 |
| Mazon | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Penn State Hillel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $9,700 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Unrestricted | $9,700 |
| Camp Ramah in the Poconos | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Jews for Racial & Economic Justice | Unrestricted | $7,200 |
| American Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Footsteps Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hias Development Department | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary Development Office | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Moishe House | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Hazleton | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Synagogue Youth | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dorot | Unrestricted | $4,600 |
| American Friends of Mgaen David Adom | Unrestricted | $4,300 |
| PJ Library | Unrestricted | $4,300 |
| Hillel Jewish University Center | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Lander Grinspoon Academy | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| The Schechter Institute for Ukraine Ramah | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| America-Israel Democracy Coalition | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Jqy | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania & West Virginia Inc | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| American Jewish World Service | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Technion Society | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Can Do Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Isreal Free Loan Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Laguna Beach | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Mechon Hadar Attn Elsie Kaunfer | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelley Cohn
- Larry Cohn
- Cindy Cohn
- Sandy Cohn Thau
- Martin Cohn Emeritus
Questions people ask
Does Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn give?
$261,330 in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn?
Its 2024 filing lists Shelley Cohn (President), Larry Cohn (Treasurer), Cindy Cohn (Director) and Sandy Cohn Thau (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hannah S & Samuel Cohn Memorial Fndn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.