Cohen & Company Community Foundation
Cohen & Company Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to civic and cultural 501(c)(3) organizations; its grants that year included support for organizations in Cleveland and elsewhere.
Cohen & Company Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Cohen & Company Community Foundation gave $325K across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,954
- +441.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- +916.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,327
- -46.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,976,910
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cohen & Company Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a request in letter form. It lists restrictions to civic and cultural 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Chris Bellamy
Mailing address: 1350 Euclid Avenue Suite 800, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 579-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cohen & Company Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 96 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in several states. Ohio accounted for 64% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania and New York at 6% each, and Illinois and South Carolina at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cohen & Company Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 591% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC | Grant for Charitable Purposes | $15,454 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Team Neo Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The City Club of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| 1871 Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,976,910 | $207,916 | $359,930 | $324,954 | 61 | $339,392 | $187,653 | $253,125 |
| 2024 | $5,128,924 | $5,005,171 | $60,841 | $60,000 | 6 | $60,000 | $2,967 | $29,529 |
| 2023 | $184,594 | $3,552 | $98,074 | $97,000 | 19 | $97,000 | $1,827 | $11,883 |
| 2022 | $279,116 | $229,251 | $48,307 | $47,000 | 6 | $47,000 | $1,123 | $8,993 |
| 2021 | $98,172 | $6,910 | $13,196 | $12,000 | 4 | $12,000 | $3,137 | $5,745 |
| 2020 | $104,458 | $11,666 | $15,263 | $14,000 | 6 | — | $2,957 | $5,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cohen & Company Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $253K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included general operating support for civic, cultural, health, youth, and other charitable organizations. For example, the City Club of Cleveland describes its mission as creating “conversations of consequence that help democracy thrive,” while Youth Challenge says it brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers through adapted sports, recreation, and social growth activities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $324,954. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $50,000 to Cleveland Guardians Charities, $25,000 to Cleveland Zoological Society, $15,454 to Blackbaud Giving Fund, and $15,000 to Jewish Federation of Cleveland. It also gave $10,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Team NEO Foundation, and the City Club of Cleveland.
The Cleveland Zoological Society describes itself as the nonprofit partner of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, raising private donations and providing operating and conservation funding. Jewish Federation of Cleveland describes itself as a community organization serving the greater Cleveland Jewish community and Jews worldwide. Team NEO Foundation says it works with partners to attract businesses, support business growth, and accelerate innovation in Northeast Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris W. Bellamy as president and trustee; Randall S. Myeroff, Marie Brilmeyer, Christie Stravino, and John Braun as trustees; Gretchen Jancsura as treasurer; and Erica Moran as secretary.
Cohen & Company Community Foundation is led by Chris W. Bellamy, President & Trustee on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris W. Bellamy
President & Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall S. Myeroff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Brilmyer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Stravino
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Braun
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Moran
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Jancsura
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Holly Price (2020–2022) — Outgoing Secretary
- Former: Henry C. Doll (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald B. Cohen (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Cohen & Company Community Foundation
How much does Cohen & Company Community Foundation give each year?
Cohen & Company Community Foundation gave $325K across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 6 grants.
What is Cohen & Company Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Cohen & Company Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,327, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cohen & Company Community Foundation give grants?
Cohen & Company Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (6%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (15 grants), Akron, OH (4 grants), Westlake, OH (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Cohen & Company Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Cohen & Company Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cohen & Company Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Cohen & Company Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Guardians Charities Inc ($50,000), Cleveland Zoological Society ($25,000) and Blackbaud Giving Fund ($15,454), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cohen & Company Community Foundation?
Cohen & Company Community Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $253K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cohen & Company Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for civic, cultural, health, youth, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cohen & Company Community Foundation?
The filing says to submit a request in letter form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cohen & Company Community Foundation's EIN?
Cohen & Company Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1896053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cohen & Company Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cohen-and-company-community-foundation-morg_3d30111aea8d4c5cb372b077fda81d9d
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