IL Cohen Foundation
The IL Cohen Foundation is a private foundation based in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, environmental issues, food relief, and community services.
IL Cohen Foundation at a glance
In short: IL Cohen Foundation gave $258K across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,650
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,294
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $5,013,178
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 IL Cohen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8130 Cedar Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone: (215) 370-7725
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IL Cohen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sunflower of Peace Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
317 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 317 grants of 317 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients listed in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is IL Cohen Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 60 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 128% 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 $150K (2020) to $299K (2022). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower of Peace Foundation On File, WA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| ACLU Foundation On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| EWG On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Magen David Adom On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Osher Marin JCC On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peer On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Propublia On File, WA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Aamds International Foundation On File, WA | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,013,178 | $625,063 | $310,228 | $257,650 | 60 | $257,650 | $589,485 | — |
| 2023 | $4,738,322 | $-62,882 | $280,367 | $231,300 | 61 | $231,300 | $184,361 | — |
| 2022 | $4,839,101 | $1,340,365 | $323,256 | $298,592 | 74 | $301,406 | $1,333,759 | $234,851 |
| 2021 | $5,512,983 | $-2,152 | $273,776 | $257,500 | 65 | $257,500 | $17,628 | — |
| 2020 | $4,829,599 | $140,640 | $169,218 | $150,000 | 57 | — | $71,282 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the ACLU Foundation, Earthjustice, World Central Kitchen, Meals on Wheels America, and Osher Marin JCC.
Northwest Indian College received $5,000 in 2024. The college describes its mission as providing postsecondary educational opportunities to meet the academic, vocational, and cultural needs of Native American communities in the Northwest, and providing education programs to promote Indigenous self-determination and knowledge.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 60 grants totaling $257,650. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $12,000, with a median of $4,000. Its largest listed grants included $12,000 to Sunflower of Peace Foundation; $10,000 each to the ACLU Foundation, Earthjustice, EWG, Magen David Adom, Osher Marin JCC, PEER, and World Central Kitchen; and $7,500 to ProPublica.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Cohen, Philip Cohen, and Nancy Cohen as officers.
IL Cohen Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Cohen
Officer
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Nancy Cohen
Officer
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Philip Cohen
Officer
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: I. L. Cohen (2020) — Officer
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 $7K, to James Cohen (Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about IL Cohen Foundation
How much does IL Cohen Foundation give each year?
IL Cohen Foundation gave $258K across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $231K across 61 grants.
What is IL Cohen Foundation's typical grant size?
IL Cohen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,294, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from IL Cohen Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does IL Cohen Foundation give grants?
IL Cohen Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were On File, WA (60 grants).
Does IL Cohen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on IL Cohen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (60 grants).
Who are IL Cohen Foundation's largest grantees?
IL Cohen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sunflower of Peace Foundation ($12,000), ACLU Foundation ($10,000) and Earthjustice ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is IL Cohen Foundation?
IL Cohen Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $625K.
What does IL Cohen Foundation fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including the ACLU Foundation, Earthjustice, World Central Kitchen, Meals on Wheels America, and Osher Marin JCC. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IL Cohen Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 IL Cohen Foundation's EIN?
IL Cohen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2519664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does IL Cohen Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). IL Cohen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/il-cohen-foundation-morg_e0d606a7304a4ae4b763e9fffb4d11cd
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