Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation
The Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. In filing year 2026, it reported 16 grants totaling $411,690 to charitable organizations.
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation gave $412K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $26K), mostly in California. 31% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $411,690
- -4.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,731
- +7.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $7,372,762
- -1.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 600630, San Diego, CA 92106-0630
Phone: (619) 528-1113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Scripps Health Foundation ($180K). Together the top 10 received $386K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 79 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 4% to Florida recipients; Nebraska and Texas each accounted for 0%. Listed 2026 recipients include organizations in San Diego, California, and Naples, Florida, as well as Ruby’s Rainbow in Austin, Texas, which received $1,000.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $389K (2021) to $443K (2022). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps Health Foundation San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $180,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $50,000 |
| San Diego Jewish Academy San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $36,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El of San Diego San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $31,000 |
| San Diego Maritime Museum San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Services San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $18,180 |
| LLI Foods Inc Santa Clarita, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $15,680 |
| Save Starlight San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $15,000 |
| Project Compassion San Diego, CA | To Further Work of Donee | $10,000 |
| National Association of Retired Reform Rabbis Miami, FL | To Further Work of Donee | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,372,762 | $551,742 | $541,480 | $411,690 | 16 | $411,690 | $418,359 | $480,238 |
| 2025 | $7,466,460 | $484,892 | $545,773 | $430,535 | 18 | $430,535 | $366,286 | $447,752 |
| 2024 | $7,423,381 | $398,221 | $532,258 | $420,225 | 12 | $420,225 | $282,759 | $416,858 |
| 2023 | $7,559,180 | $682,434 | $519,167 | $399,547 | 17 | $399,547 | $560,642 | $408,437 |
| 2022 | $7,398,497 | $551,753 | $565,716 | $443,362 | 16 | $443,362 | $429,399 | $483,700 |
| 2021 | $7,409,491 | $412,333 | $506,522 | $388,542 | 10 | — | $294,353 | $450,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $480K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for health, meal delivery, education, Jewish community organizations, and other charitable organizations. San Diego Jewish Academy describes its mission as empowering students to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in community. Jewish Federation of San Diego County describes its mission as building a vibrant, caring, connected, and enduring Jewish community. Other 2026 recipients include Starability Foundation, which says it provides social, vocational, and educational connections for individuals with disabilities, and Ruby’s Rainbow, which says it grants scholarships to adults with Down syndrome pursuing post-secondary education, enrichment, or vocational classes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $411,690. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $180,000, with a median grant of $12,500.
The largest listed grants included $180,000 to Scripps Health Foundation, $50,000 to Meals on Wheels, $36,000 to San Diego Jewish Academy, $31,000 to Temple Emanu-El of San Diego, and $20,000 to San Diego Maritime Museum. Other listed recipients included Jewish Family Services ($18,180), Save Starlight ($15,000), and Jewish Federation of San Diego County ($5,100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Helene Cohn as president/director, Ronald Cohn as vice-president/director, David Cohn as treasurer/director, and Aaron Cohn as secretary/director.
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation is led by Helene Cohn, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Helene Cohn
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Aaron Cohn
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Cohn
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ronald Cohn
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation
How much does Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation give each year?
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation gave $412K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $431K across 18 grants.
What is Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $12,500, and its average grant was $25,731, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation give grants?
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (11 grants).
Does Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Work of Donee" (16 grants).
Who are Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Scripps Health Foundation ($180,000), Meals on Wheels ($50,000) and San Diego Jewish Academy ($36,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation?
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $412K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for health, meal delivery, education, Jewish community organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation's EIN?
Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0780298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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