Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research
The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is a national nonprofit organization uniquely positioned to fight ovarian cancer. A network of preventive care clinics, a consortium of physician scientists from prestigious cancer centers around the country, and a national data registry of high-risk patients from diverse communities comprise the core of our direct efforts. From this multi-institutional research platform, we seek to increase survival rates for women with ovarian cancer by supporting research for the prevention and early detection of both ovarian and breast cancer.
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research at a glance
In short: Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $386,852
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uscnorris Cancer Center Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Program for Women ($85K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $85K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uscnorris Cancer Center Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Program for Women Los Angeles, CA | Clinic for cancer risk, assessment, treatment & survival care - ovarian cancer research | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $386,852 | $505,744 | $502,847 | $85,000 | 1 | $4,998 |
| 2023 | $380,768 | $260,469 | $335,359 | $85,000 | 1 | $8,355 |
| 2022 | $445,176 | $474,793 | $237,277 | — | — | $483 |
| 2021 | $296,822 | $298,153 | $309,241 | $85,000 | 1 | $4 |
| 2020 | $338,227 | $409,277 | $302,744 | $85,000 | 1 | $217 |
About Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research
Based on IRS filings
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $387K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $85K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is led by Amy Cohen Epstein, President & Executive Di on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Cohen Epstein
President & Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $109K (2024)
Christina Cord Questad
Director Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Erin Cohen Berk
Vice President & Board of Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Rivkin MD
Board of Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth R. Miller
Board of Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franco Muggia MD
Medical Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Freedman
Board of Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Smith MD PhD
Board of Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Zell
Board of Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Roman MD
Medical Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Cord
Board of Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Marks
Board of Advisors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Alvarez MD
Medical Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Rosenson
Chief Finance Officer & Board of
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Amy Cohen Epstein (President and Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research
How much does Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research give each year?
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research gave $85K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research?
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research reported $387K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $506K.
What is Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research?
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Santa Monica, CA. It holds $387K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research operate?
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research has awarded grants in California.
What is Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research's EIN?
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4668714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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