Five C Foundation Inc
Five C Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Beachwood, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $154,573, including support for organizations in several states.
Five C Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Five C Foundation Inc gave $155K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,573
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +2100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,026
- -97.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $511,678
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (32% 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 Five C 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2470 Deborah Drive, Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (317) 727-4936
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Five C Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clarion Project Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 26 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states: New York received 32%, Texas 19%, Illinois 18%, Indiana 12%, and Ohio 7%. These shares describe the listed recipients’ states, not a stated geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Five C Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 693% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2025) to $291K (2021). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion Project Inc Richardson, TX | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Am Yisrael Chai Foundation Inc Cedarhurst, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Merkos Linyounei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Opendor Media Inc Sunrise, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund Lincolnwood, IL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Congregation or Torah Skokie, IL | Genreal Operating | $7,465 |
| Green Road Synagogue Beachwood, OH | General Operating | $6,870 |
| Jet-Jewish Educational Team Inc Chicago, IL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Project 613 NFP Chicago, IL | 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 | $511,678 | $346,167 | $156,173 | $154,573 | 22 | $154,573 | $137,327 | $22,296 |
| 2024 | $451,027 | $36,314 | $233,741 | $233,711 | 1 | $233,711 | $10,366 | $36,013 |
| 2023 | $648,239 | $384,272 | $184,025 | $179,525 | 1 | $179,525 | $19,002 | $36,174 |
| 2022 | $448,916 | $458,125 | $183,431 | $183,400 | 1 | $183,400 | $168,139 | $24,461 |
| 2021 | $364,542 | $7,717 | $290,767 | $290,767 | 1 | $290,767 | $7,717 | $22,563 |
| 2020 | $647,592 | $467,478 | $166,674 | $166,474 | 1 | — | $164,071 | $21,603 |
| 2019 | $508,009 | $8,358 | $199,379 | $199,179 | 1 | — | $8,358 | $27,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Five C Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as addressing violent extremism, education and publishing, support for Israel and its people, Jewish community assistance, and social and educational programs. For example, Clarion Project Inc says its mission is to expose and reduce threats of violent extremism; Chicago Chesed Fund says it raises and distributes aid to people in poverty in the Jewish community; and Project 613 NFP says it connects Jewish people through social, educational, and travel programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $154,573. Grants ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest grants included $30,000 to Clarion Project Inc, $25,000 to Am Yisrael Chai Foundation Inc, and $15,000 each to Merkos Linyounnei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana Inc and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. The filing lists these grants as general operating support.
Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Opendor Media Inc and Chicago Chesed Fund; $7,465 to Congregation Or Torah; $6,870 to Green Road Synagogue; and $5,000 each to JET-Jewish Educational Team Inc, Project 613 NFP, and United Nations Watch USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carl I Cohen, Shirley I Cohen, Jeffrey Cohen, Brian Cohen, and Karen Cohen as directors.
Five C Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl I. Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley I. Cohen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Five C Foundation Inc
How much does Five C Foundation Inc give each year?
Five C Foundation Inc gave $155K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $234K across 1 grant.
What is Five C Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Five C Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $7,026, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Five C Foundation Inc give grants?
Five C Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Beachwood, OH (2 grants).
Does Five C Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Five C Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Five C Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Five C Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Clarion Project Inc ($30,000), Am Yisrael Chai Foundation Inc ($25,000) and Merkos Linyounei Chinuch Lubavitch of Indiana Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Five C Foundation Inc?
Five C Foundation Inc reported $512K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Five C Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as addressing violent extremism, education and publishing, support for Israel and its people, Jewish community assistance, and social and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Five C 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 Five C Foundation Inc's EIN?
Five C Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2144790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Five C 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Five C Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/five-c-foundation-inc-morg_bb10777fbfc148fdbff36e3aad726c1f
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