Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc gave $48K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,988
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,399
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $950
- Total assets
- $339,374
- -39.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing names Richard Cohen as the contact and says no application form is specified; grants are based on the merit of educational programs, programs fostering tolerance or remembrance, or women’s programs. No restrictions on awards are specified.
- Review Cycle
- None specified.
- Deadline
- None specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Cohen
Mailing address: 7180 E Kierland Blvd 611, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: (480) 822-8863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix Art Museum ($15K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 14% to Maryland, 4% to Washington, DC, 2% to New York, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $68K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $6,200 |
| Temple Solel Bowie, MD | General Purpose | $3,593 |
| Trends Charitable Fund Scottsdale, AZ | General Purpose | $3,070 |
| Congregation Beit Tikva Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $1,300 |
| Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $1,200 |
| International Women's Forum Inc Washington, DC | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches Washington, DC | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $339,374 | $103,940 | $59,920 | $47,988 | 20 | $47,988 | $94,579 | $33,257 |
| 2023 | $559,123 | $27,288 | $71,930 | $55,625 | 17 | $55,625 | $15,245 | — |
| 2022 | $603,427 | $51,795 | $75,290 | $58,840 | 21 | $58,840 | $38,772 | $47,786 |
| 2021 | $626,653 | $74,570 | $84,307 | $68,465 | 20 | $68,465 | $61,303 | $52,429 |
| 2020 | $636,371 | $-29,514 | $44,670 | $35,240 | 12 | — | $1,620 | $44,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — 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 2024 filing identifies educational programs, programs fostering tolerance or remembrance, and women’s programs as areas on which grant decisions are based.
Among its 2024 grantees, Phoenix Art Museum says its mission is to create spaces of exchange and belonging through art; Ballet Arizona says it aims to ignite the human spirit through dance and envisions ballet for everyone. HonorHealth Foundation says it works to strengthen and advance HonorHealth’s mission through philanthropy. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $47,988 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $950. Its largest grants included Phoenix Art Museum ($15,000), HonorHealth Foundation ($7,000), Ballet Arizona ($6,200), Temple Solel ($3,593), and Trends Charitable Fund ($3,070). The grants were listed for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Cohen of CohnReznick LLP as president and treasurer, and Linda Cohen of CohnReznick LLP as a board member.
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Cohen CO Cohnreznick LLP
President & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cohen CO Cohnreznick LLP
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Linda Cohen Co H. Villani CPA (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Cohen Co Villani CPA (2023) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Beth Kirsch Co H. Villani CPA (2022) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Beth Cohen Kirsch Co Cohnreznick Ll (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc
How much does Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc give each year?
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc gave $48K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 17 grants.
What is Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $950, and its average grant was $2,399, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc give grants?
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Phoenix Art Museum ($15,000), Ballet Arizona ($7,400 across 2 grants) and Honorhealth Foundation ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc?
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc reported $339K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing identifies educational programs, programs fostering tolerance or remembrance, and women’s programs as areas on which grant decisions are based. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6096255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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