Ben Cohen Charitable Trust
Ben Cohen Charitable Trust is a private independent foundation established in 2000 and based in South Burlington, Vermont. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to qualified charitable and educational organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$406K
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$3K
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust gives to qualified charitable or educational organizations that have a demonstrated history or intention for involvement in socially responsible issues.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The trust has demonstrated particular interest in funding organizations in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Grantmaking
Historical grantmaking activity shows variation year to year:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $3,000 to $350,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with secondary focus on Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Assets (as of October 2025): $406,107
Recent Financial Summary:
- Total giving (2025): $3,000
- Revenue (2025): $280
- Expenses (2024): $13,400
- Total assets (2024): $414,000
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Assets:
- October 2016: $4,253,907
- October 2015: $3,977,149
- October 2014: $4,141,807
- October 2013: $4,698,668
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $406,107 | $414,156 | $415,867 |
| Revenue | $280 | $-1,102 | $223,385 |
| Expenses | $8,329 | $13,433 | $354,927 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,500 | $2,000 | $352,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $218,852 |
| Distributable Amount | $46,131 | $225,567 | $310,352 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENNETT R COHEN CO GHP ADVISORS PC | TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| CHARLES LACY | ADMIN TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| JUDY WICKS | ADMIN TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: C/O GHP Advisors PC, 1233 Shelburne, South Burlington, VT 05403
Telephone: 802-863-5099
Tax-Exempt Status: July 2001
EIN: 03-0368595
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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