Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 77 grants totaling $493,246, primarily to organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc gave $493K across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $493,246
- +35.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,406
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $2,289,762
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc
- 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: Carlton 780 3Rd Ave 32Nd Fl, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 758-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Edmond J Safra Synagogue ($108K). Together the top 10 received $365K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($360), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 260 grants of 271 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 19% to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining reported shares were Oregon (1%), Pennsylvania (0%), and Florida (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 426% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $81K (2020) to $498K (2022). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Edmond J Safra Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $108,469 |
| Kollel International Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $52,605 |
| Yeshiva Ateret Torah Family Fund Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $44,000 |
| Shuvi Nafshi Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $36,200 |
| Congregation Shaare Zion Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $33,502 |
| Birkas Hashem Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $28,200 |
| Bet Medrash Ohel Toah of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $21,500 |
| The Special Children Center Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Yad Yosef Bridal Fund Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,420 |
| Sephardic Medical Resources Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $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 | $2,289,762 | $-85,214 | $534,816 | $493,246 | 77 | $533,316 | $61,777 | $125,050 |
| 2023 | $2,908,092 | $118,995 | $414,838 | $365,188 | 75 | $414,938 | $81,028 | $86,022 |
| 2022 | $3,203,935 | $606,539 | $557,761 | $497,628 | 68 | $497,628 | $73,654 | $132,798 |
| 2021 | $3,104,143 | $1,159,574 | $276,751 | $272,142 | 27 | — | $1,159,574 | $111,357 |
| 2020 | $2,488,095 | $330,460 | $81,896 | $80,549 | 24 | — | $217,960 | $88,337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $125K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for religious congregations and educational organizations, as well as organizations working in areas such as medical referrals, addiction treatment, youth mentoring, and emergency medical services.
Those descriptions come from the grantees themselves. For example, Shuvi Nafshi Foundation Inc. describes its mission as funding maintenance of a secular school. Sephardic Medical Resources Inc. says it provides free medical referrals, crisis and case management to Syrian Sephardic communities in New York and New Jersey, and support to Jewish religious and charitable organizations worldwide. SAFE Foundation Inc. describes itself as a Brooklyn-based outpatient treatment program for people experiencing substance-use and problem-gambling difficulties.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $493,246. Grants ranged from $1 to $108,469, with a median of $1,300. The largest awards included $108,469 to The Edmond J Safra Synagogue, $52,605 to Kollel International Inc., $44,000 to Yeshiva Ateret Torah Family Fund, and $36,200 to Shuvi Nafshi Foundation Inc. The listed purposes for the largest grants were general support.
Other 2024 recipients included Congregation Shaare Zion ($33,502), Birkas Hashem Foundation ($28,200), Bet Medrash Ohel Toah of Lakewood ($21,500), and The Special Children Center ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J Cohen as vice president and Abraham J Cohen as secretary.
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham J. Cohen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Cohen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc
How much does Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc give each year?
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc gave $493K across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $365K across 75 grants.
What is Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,300, and its average grant was $6,406, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc give grants?
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (41 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Lakewood, NJ (10 grants) and Long Branch, NJ (2 grants).
Does Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Edmond J Safra Synagogue ($108,469), Kollel International Inc ($52,605) and Yeshiva Ateret Torah Family Fund ($44,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($360), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc?
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $533K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc?
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 Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jack D Cohen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2715275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack D Cohen 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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