Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc
HOWARD & DONA COHEN CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including churches, educational and cultural organizations, and groups providing animal welfare and community services.
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc gave $102K across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,925
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,699
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $233,321
- -28.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (49% 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 Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable 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: 127 Seaspray Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (401) 225-6872
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethesda by the Sea Church ($14K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 238 grants of 238 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 36% to recipients in Florida. New York received 9%, while Massachusetts and Tennessee each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 45 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 750% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $71K (2020) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda by the Sea Church Palm Beach, FL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Oak Park Country Club Fdn River Grove, IL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pactt Learning Center Chicago, IL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Navy Seal Evening O Palm Beach, FL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $8,000 |
| Evans Scholars Fdn Glenview, IL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Peggy Adams Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Robin Hood Fdn New York, NY | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Bethesda by the Sea Church Palm Beach, FL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $4,300 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Chicago, IL | Enhancement of Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $233,321 | $9,846 | $105,308 | $101,925 | 60 | $101,925 | $9,846 | $13,599 |
| 2023 | $324,495 | $400,526 | $101,231 | $97,214 | 47 | $97,214 | $4,924 | $11,254 |
| 2022 | $22,046 | $77,826 | $95,867 | $92,175 | 49 | $92,175 | $77,826 | $2,486 |
| 2021 | $35,854 | $53,404 | $78,608 | $76,175 | 36 | $76,175 | $53,404 | $5,538 |
| 2020 | $79,649 | $184,743 | $71,354 | $71,225 | 46 | — | $2,345 | $2,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 include support for organizations with varied missions. PACTT Learning Center describes its work as helping people with autism become as independent as possible and integrate into their homes and community. The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust says it engages the public in educational and aesthetic experiences related to architecture, design, and Wright’s legacy. PAWS Chicago describes its work as helping homeless and at-risk pets through spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs. The Town of Palm Beach United Way says it invests in programs focused on education, income, and health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $101,925. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Bethesda by the Sea Church, Oak Park Country Club Foundation, PACTT Learning Center, and Palm Beach Navy SEAL Evening; $8,000 to Fourth Presbyterian Church; and $5,000 each to Evans Scholars Foundation, Peggy Adams Rescue League, and Robin Hood Foundation. The stated purpose for these grants was “enhancement of charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard S. Cohen as Chairman, Dona S. Cohen as Secretary, Jason Marc Cohen as Treasurer, and Mike Cohen as Officer.
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Howard S. Cohen, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard S. Cohen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dona S. Cohen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Marc Cohen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Cohen
Officer
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 Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc gave $102K across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 47 grants.
What is Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,699, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (20 grants), Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants).
Who are Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bethesda by the Sea Church ($14,300 across 2 grants), Oak Park Country Club Fdn ($10,000) and Pactt Learning Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc?
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc reported $233K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. PACTT Learning Center describes its work as helping people with autism become as independent as possible and integrate into their homes and community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable 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 Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2377761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Howard & Dona Cohen Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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