Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $575,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$575,000
- Assets$34.6 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
82% 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 | $2.0 million | 28 | $35.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 15 | $35.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 45 | $34.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maryjo Cohen 3925 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 839-2139 |
| What to submit | Letter form with proposed budget |
| Deadlines | December 1st |
| Restrictions | Northwest Wisconsin charities, eau claire and chippewa counties preferred |
What Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $575,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $451,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $301,000 |
| California | 3 | $126,000 |
| New York | 5 | $120,100 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $93,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $66,000 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $55,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $37,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyes New Orleans | Operating funds | $575,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Melanoma research | $400,000 |
| Center for Independent Thought | Operating funds | $250,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Operating funds | $100,000 |
| Free to Choose Network Inc | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | Medical equipment and supplies | $50,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Medical equipment and supplies | $50,000 |
| Torah Academy of Minneapolis | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Wisc Institute for Law & Liberty | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Zaka Tel Aviv | Medical equipment and supplies | $50,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | Operations | $45,000 |
| Federalist Society | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Liberty Justice Center | Fellowship & internship programs | $25,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Student Free Press Assoc | The college fix | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Commentary Inc | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Summer law fellowship | $15,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| George Mason Univ Fdn | Mercatus center | $10,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| State Policy Network | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Epoch Times Assoc | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Young Voices | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Christians United for Israel | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Capital Research Center | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Defending Education | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Independent Institute | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Students for Liberty | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Law school scholarships | $1,000 |
| Washington Legal Foundation | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| YMCA of the Chippewa Valley | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maryjo Cohen
- Randy F Lieble
- Jeff Madson
- Amy Alpine
- Melissa Nyhus
Questions people ask
Does Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1st.
How much does Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Maryjo Cohen (President), Randy F Lieble (V Pres, Trea), Jeff Madson (Secretary, D) and Amy Alpine (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.