Cohen Veterans Network Inc
Cohen Veterans Network Inc is a Stamford, Connecticut-based private foundation that supports a national network of Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics. Its work focuses on improving access to mental health care for veterans, service members, and their families.
Cohen Veterans Network Inc at a glance
In short: Cohen Veterans Network Inc gave $27.5M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $598K), top state California. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,499,321
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +91.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $597,811
- -56.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $224,017
- Total assets
- $28,461,535
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (16 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (20% 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 Cohen Veterans Network Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Partner organizations for future clinics are selected by invitation only.
- Contact
Mailing address: 72 Cummings Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 252-3382
Website: https://cohenveteransnetwork.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cohen Veterans Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (Oceanside Clinic) ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $15.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 78 grants of 162 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest shares going to California and Texas (20% each), followed by Tennessee (13%), Oklahoma (11%), and Virginia (9%). The foundation’s website stated that, as of May 2026, its network had 23 clinics serving 22 states and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cohen Veterans Network Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 46 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $894K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1M repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). 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 $24.1M (2020) to $32.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $27.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (Oceanside Clinic) San Diego, CA | Military Family Clinic | $1,865,705 |
| Family Endeavors Inc (San Antonio Clinic) San Antonio, TX | Military Family Clinic | $1,853,227 |
| Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (Torrance CA Clinic) San Diego, CA | Military Family Clinic | $1,791,829 |
| Vietnam Veterans of San Diego San Diego, CA | Military Family Clinic | $1,737,297 |
| Oklahoma Mental Health Council (Colorado Springs Clinic) Oklahoma City, OK | Military Family Clinic | $1,686,289 |
| Easter Seals Serving DCMDVA Inc Silver Spring, MD | Military Family Clinic | $1,534,673 |
| Anchorage Community Mental Health Services Anchorage, AK | Military Family Clinic | $1,383,833 |
| Centerstone of Tennessee Inc (Fayetteville Clinic) Nashville, TN | Military Family Clinic | $1,341,264 |
| Family Endeavors Inc (El Paso Clinic) San Antonio, TX | Military Family Clinic | $1,340,693 |
| The up Center Norfolk, VA | Military Family Clinic | $1,312,916 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,461,535 | $55,934,393 | $51,424,134 | $27,499,321 | 46 | $51,354,407 | $479,456 |
| 2023 | $28,141,649 | $54,713,909 | $60,174,785 | $32,620,867 | 24 | $59,490,737 | $307,476 |
| 2022 | $33,967,172 | $53,108,085 | $57,042,558 | $29,792,294 | 24 | $54,573,665 | — |
| 2021 | $21,771,420 | $47,396,071 | $50,320,471 | $26,882,215 | 23 | $50,364,718 | — |
| 2020 | $24,139,054 | $38,938,718 | $48,900,271 | $24,071,569 | 45 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to improve the quality of life for post-9/11 veterans and service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. Its clinic network offers care for concerns including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, adjustment issues, relationship and family difficulties, and transition challenges.
The foundation’s clinic grants support clinic setup and initial operations, along with training, communications, and marketing. Its grants also support clinic operations and network development, including shared operating guidelines and data collection practices.
Examples of supported organizations include Vietnam Veterans of San Diego, whose stated mission includes assistance to veterans and their families through housing, food, substance-abuse recovery, mental health counseling, and employment services. Easter Seals Serving DC MD VA Inc says it works to enrich lives and expand opportunities, including for people with disabilities and military backgrounds. Hope For The Warriors states that it works to enhance the quality of life of service members and families affected by injury or death in the line of duty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $27,499,321. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,865,705, with a median grant of $224,016. Its largest listed grants were primarily identified as supporting military family clinics:
Other 2024 awards included $1,086,684 to Child and Family Service, whose stated primary purpose is strengthening families in Hawaii; $1,027,363 to Hope For The Warriors; and $1,000 each to Feeding San Diego, Food Care Center, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, and Nourish Pierce County.
New clinic grants use a master grant agreement that outlines approved services, funding, and a payment schedule for an initial three-year period. Funding can support initial clinic development and opening expenses, followed by operations, communications and marketing, and training resources. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Hassan as CEO and president, Alice Kim as COO, General Joseph Lengyel as chairman and director, and Michael Sullivan as treasurer and director. Other directors listed were Courtney Billington, Steven A. Cohen, Gary Goldring, Douglas D. Haynes, Senator Joseph Lieberman (through March 27, 2024), and Linda Rosenberg, MSW.
Cohen Veterans Network Inc is led by Anthony Hassan, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Hassan
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$462K (2020) → $539K (2024)
General Joseph Lengyel
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas D. Haynes
Director
Former President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Goldring
Director
Former Co-Chief → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rosenberg Msw
Director
Director of External Affairs → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Winnefeld Ma
Director
Co Founder → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sullivan
Treasurer & Director
Managing Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Senator Joseph Lieberman
Director
Former Us Senator → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven A. Cohen
Director
Chairman & CEO → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Billington
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Kim
COO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$281K (2020) → $377K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eric Weingartner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Admiral Michael Mullen (2020–2021) — Chairman & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $539K, to Anthony Hassan (CEO & President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cohen Veterans Network Inc
How much does Cohen Veterans Network Inc give each year?
Cohen Veterans Network Inc gave $27.5M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32.6M across 24 grants.
What is Cohen Veterans Network Inc's typical grant size?
Cohen Veterans Network Inc's median grant in 2024 was $224,017, and its average grant was $597,811, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cohen Veterans Network Inc that year got $42K on average.
Where does Cohen Veterans Network Inc give grants?
Cohen Veterans Network Inc's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants), San Antonio, TX (5 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (3 grants).
Does Cohen Veterans Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Cohen Veterans Network Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Military Family Clinic" (24 grants) and "Food Bank" (22 grants).
Who are Cohen Veterans Network Inc's largest grantees?
Cohen Veterans Network Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (Oceanside Clinic) ($1,865,705), Family Endeavors Inc (San Antonio Clinic) ($1,853,227) and Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (Torrance CA Clinic) ($1,791,829), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cohen Veterans Network Inc?
Cohen Veterans Network Inc reported $28.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $55.9M.
What does Cohen Veterans Network Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to improve the quality of life for post-9/11 veterans and service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cohen Veterans Network Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cohen Veterans Network Inc's EIN?
Cohen Veterans Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3950655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cohen Veterans Network 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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