Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc
Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in November 1991. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and functions as a private non-operating foundation. It is organized as a corporation and maintains tax-exempt status with unconditional exemption.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$377K
-40.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$264K
+16.8% YoY
Grant Count
16
+45.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-19.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
Grantmaking
Recent grants made by the foundation include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (Fiscal Year 2024)
- Total Assets: $376,937
- Total Revenue: $16,024
- Total Expenses: $275,022
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $264,000
Revenue Composition (2024)
- Investment income and dividends: $16,024
- Grants and contributions: $0
The foundation's revenue declined significantly in 2024, with investment income of $16,024 compared to grants and contributions of $760,878 in the prior year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $376,937 | $635,935 | $103,386 |
| Revenue | $16,024 | $768,486 | $326,535 |
| Expenses | $275,022 | $235,937 | $487,015 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $264,100 | $227,880 | $484,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $16,024 | $756,332 | $536,814 |
| Distributable Amount | $21,091 | $9,671 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH M COHEN | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| RAYMOND MERRITT ESQ | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JARROD COHEN | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 410 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022-3059
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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