Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $154K.
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust gave $154K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,654
- +2151.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,609
- +3277.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $602
- Total assets
- $12,512
- +64.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Inc ($151K). Together the top 6 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust gives
- Giving grew 2830% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $154K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Inc Hollywood, FL | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes | $151,000 |
| The Women's Forum New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes | $1,250 |
| UJA Federation of New York Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes | $1,000 |
| Candlelighters of New York City Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes | $204 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes | $100 |
| Channel 13 New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution for Exempt Purposes | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,512 | $160,051 | $155,154 | $153,654 | 6 | $154,404 | $3,058 |
| 2023 | $7,615 | $10,072 | $8,325 | $6,825 | 9 | $7,575 | $477 |
| 2022 | $5,868 | $10,013 | $8,414 | $7,245 | 7 | $7,829 | $396 |
| 2021 | $4,269 | $105 | $6,557 | $5,244 | 6 | $5,900 | $386 |
| 2020 | $10,721 | $5,006 | $6,383 | $5,070 | 5 | — | $487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane L. Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Irene Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seymour Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven L. Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust gave $154K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 9 grants.
What is Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $602, and its average grant was $25,609, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Inc ($151,000), The Women's Forum ($1,250) and UJA Federation of New York Inc ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust?
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
Cohen Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7144094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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