Il Cohen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Il Cohen Foundation is a private foundation in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $257,650 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$257,650
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $231,300 the year before.
15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $231,300 | 61 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $257,650 | 60 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Il Cohen 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.
What Il Cohen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 60 | $257,650 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower of Peace Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ewg | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Magen David Adom | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Osher Marin JCC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peer | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Propublia | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Aamds International Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Memri | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Ms Sociaety | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Parks & Conservation Assoc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northwest Indian College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NRDC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Opal | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Public Citizenb Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Food Bank of W Mass | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Heifer International | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community of Amherst | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of W Mass | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Mazon | Charitable | $4,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Education F | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Community Involved W Sustainable Ag | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hillel | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Newfoundland Club of America | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Cohen
- Philip Cohen
- Nancy Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Il Cohen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Il Cohen Foundation give?
$257,650 in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Il Cohen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Cohen (Officer), Philip Cohen (Officer) and Nancy Cohen (Officer).
What does Il Cohen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and environment and conservation.