Educational Projects Foundation Inc
Educational Projects Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including humanitarian aid, environmental services, education and gardening, and programs for older adults.
Educational Projects Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Educational Projects Foundation Inc gave $348K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $348,000
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,600
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,095,087
- +16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% 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 Educational Projects Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co David Cohn 535 W 110Th St 12, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (718) 213-1404
Website: https://epny.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Educational Projects Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heart to Heart International ($50K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 111 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (54%), Kansas (14%), Minnesota (14%), and Washington, DC (14%); South Dakota received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Educational Projects Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $293K (2020) to $413K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart to Heart International Lenexa, KS | To Support Health and Humanitarian Services | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Support children and families who need humanitarian aid worldwide | $50,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | To support the organization in humanitarian aid regarding various worldwide crises | $50,000 |
| USA for Unhcr (Un Refugee Organization) Washington, DC | To support aid provided to displaced children and families and those who need humanitarian aid | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice New York, NY | To support environmental law services relating to challenges and threats to the environment | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Environmental Advocacy Services | $10,000 |
| Grow NYC New York, NY | Education, Recycling and Waste Reduction Services | $10,000 |
| Life Force in Later Years Inc New York, NY | To Support Programs for Senior Citizens | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | To provide support for gardening program and outreach initiatives | $10,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm Petersburg, NY | Training and Youth Education | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,095,087 | $1,622,052 | $443,173 | $348,000 | 30 | $376,783 | $1,554,690 | $399,907 |
| 2023 | $6,945,600 | $156,038 | $481,400 | $379,000 | 28 | $409,433 | $128,337 | $395,987 |
| 2022 | $7,274,668 | $760,269 | $493,695 | $397,000 | 16 | $431,869 | $698,793 | $402,207 |
| 2021 | $7,016,404 | $191,017 | $519,101 | $412,500 | 20 | $448,112 | $120,378 | $448,245 |
| 2020 | $7,229,488 | $130,667 | $385,220 | $292,500 | 17 | — | $95,146 | $395,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Educational Projects Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $400K 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 grants show support for humanitarian services, environmental advocacy, education and outreach, senior programs, and cemetery maintenance tied to historical and cultural significance.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Heart to Heart International says it seeks to improve equitable access to quality healthcare in medically under-resourced communities and disaster situations. The New York Botanical Garden describes itself as a plant museum and scientific research center that works to improve public understanding of the natural world and expand knowledge of plants. Harlem Grown says it inspires youth through hands-on education and mentorship in urban farming, nutrition, and sustainability. Queens Botanical Garden describes its work as celebrating people, plants, and cultures through gardens, educational programs, and environmental stewardship.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $348,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $50,000 each to Heart to Heart International for health and humanitarian services; the International Rescue Committee to support children and families needing humanitarian aid worldwide; the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for humanitarian aid relating to worldwide crises; and USA for UNHCR for aid to displaced children, families, and others needing humanitarian assistance. Other reported grants included $20,000 to Earthjustice for environmental law services; $10,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, GrowNYC, Life Force in Later Years, the New York Botanical Garden, and Soul Fire Farm; and $5,000 each to Baron Hirsch Cemetery Association and Big Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Cohn as president and David Barnett as vice president.
Educational Projects Foundation Inc is led by David Cohn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Cohn
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Barnett
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carmela Taliercio-Cohn (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Silvia Lucia Cohn (2020–2023) — Secretary As Needed
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 Educational Projects Foundation Inc
How much does Educational Projects Foundation Inc give each year?
Educational Projects Foundation Inc gave $348K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $379K across 28 grants.
What is Educational Projects Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Educational Projects Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,600, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Educational Projects Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Educational Projects Foundation Inc give grants?
Educational Projects Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (14%) and Minnesota (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Staten Island, NY (2 grants).
Does Educational Projects Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Educational Projects Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Educational Projects Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Educational Projects Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Heart to Heart International ($50,000), International Rescue Committee ($50,000) and US Fund for UNICEF ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Educational Projects Foundation Inc?
Educational Projects Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $377K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $400K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Educational Projects Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for humanitarian services, environmental advocacy, education and outreach, senior programs, and cemetery maintenance tied to historical and cultural significance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Educational Projects Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Educational Projects Foundation Inc's EIN?
Educational Projects Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4027467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Educational Projects 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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