Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $38K.
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable at a glance
In short: Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable gave $120K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $40K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $120,000
- -52.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -36.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,645,971
- -4.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ateres Inc ($100K). Together the top 3 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $508K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ateres Inc Baltimore, MD | educational | $100,000 |
| MMHA Service Training Academy Owings Mills, MD | educational | $10,000 |
| Shoresh Inc Baltimore, MD | educational | $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 | $1,645,971 | $40,048 | $122,236 | $120,000 | 3 | $120,000 | $37,812 | $92,236 |
| 2025 | $1,728,159 | $46,215 | $256,119 | $250,000 | 4 | $250,000 | $46,096 | $92,054 |
| 2024 | $1,938,063 | $500,983 | $13,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $83,553 |
| 2023 | $1,450,080 | $192,338 | $291,035 | $285,000 | 5 | $285,000 | $24,917 | $67,345 |
| 2022 | $1,548,777 | $10,493 | $512,531 | $507,500 | 2 | $507,500 | $7,462 | $91,571 |
| 2021 | $2,050,815 | $23,756 | $43,555 | $37,500 | 7 | — | $23,701 | $107,265 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charlotte C Weinberg
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C Davison
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Davison (2021–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Rosalee C Davison (2021–2024) — President
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 Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable
How much does Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable give each year?
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable gave $120K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $250K across 4 grants.
What is Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable's typical grant size?
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $40,000, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable give grants?
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
How large is Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable?
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable's EIN?
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6039179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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