Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It gave $192,500 in grants to 35 organizations in filing year 2025. The listed recipients include organizations working in education, the arts, conservation, and other areas.
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc gave $193K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,500
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,561,286
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter & Elizabeth Cohn 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. Its filing describes a written submission with full details and lists John P Engel of Co Engel and Davis as the contact. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: John P Engel Co Engel And Davis
Mailing address: C/O Engel Davis - 620 Fifth Ave 2Nd, FL, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 262-9154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Princeton University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 155 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 33% of grant dollars, those in New Jersey 26%, and those in Pennsylvania 16%. California received 6% and Texas 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2021) to $203K (2022). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeto, NJ | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Ballet X Philadelphia, PA | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Donation | $25,000 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Bat Conservation International Austin, TX | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Fighting Back Scholarship Malvern, PA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Oakwood School Advancement Office North Hollywood, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund New York, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
| City Year Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,561,286 | $233,381 | $227,190 | $192,500 | 35 | $201,295 | $207,486 | $182,329 |
| 2024 | $2,555,095 | $180,316 | $229,053 | $194,000 | 31 | $201,948 | $153,322 | $167,859 |
| 2023 | $2,604,796 | $104,331 | $245,767 | $197,500 | 32 | $204,897 | $63,461 | $172,885 |
| 2022 | $2,749,327 | $243,310 | $250,961 | $202,500 | 31 | $205,962 | $198,311 | $158,176 |
| 2021 | $2,758,608 | $210,670 | $236,219 | $192,500 | 26 | — | $174,011 | $172,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $182K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Wild Bird Fund says it cares for injured, ill, and orphaned New York City wildlife and provides wildlife rehabilitation and education. Bat Conservation International describes its mission as conserving bats and their ecosystems, while Defenders of Wildlife says it works to protect native animals and plants in their natural communities. Other recipients include Princeton University, Ballet X, the Central Park Conservancy, and the New York Public Library.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $192,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest listed grant was $50,000 to Princeton University; Ballet X, the Central Park Conservancy, and the New York Public Library each received $25,000. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Bat Conservation International, Defenders of Wildlife, and Wild Bird Fund, and $4,000 to She Recovers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jesse Angelo as president and director; John P Engel as secretary, director, and vice president; and Richard L Grossman as treasurer and director.
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc is led by Jesse Angelo, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jesse Angelo
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Engel
Secretary, Director & V.p.
Secretary & Director → Secretary, Director & V.p., 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Grossman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc
How much does Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc give each year?
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc gave $193K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 31 grants.
What is Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,500, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc give grants?
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and Pennsylvania (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Richmond, IN (2 grants).
Does Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Princeton University ($50,000), Ballet X ($25,000) and Central Park Conservancy ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc?
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Wild Bird Fund says it cares for injured, ill, and orphaned New York City wildlife and provides wildlife rehabilitation and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's EIN?
Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6117647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Peter & Elizabeth Cohn 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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