Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc
Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Waban, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $216K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $11K.
Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $215,661
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ort America ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ort America New York, NY | Youth Education and Training | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,661 | $11,922 | $14,349 | $10,000 | 1 | $13,437 | $11,010 | $10,271 |
| 2024 | $218,088 | $14,423 | $13,659 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,975 | $13,739 | $10,560 |
| 2023 | $217,324 | $14,677 | $13,591 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,975 | $14,061 | $10,638 |
| 2022 | $216,238 | $12,348 | $13,896 | $10,000 | 1 | $13,124 | $11,576 | $11,020 |
| 2021 | $217,786 | $11,371 | $13,725 | $10,000 | 1 | $13,066 | $10,712 | $11,131 |
| 2020 | $220,140 | $11,059 | $13,961 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $10,136 | $10,899 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc is led by Bertram W. Holman, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bertram W. Holman
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Ella S. Holman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Mollie Jo Holman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Randy Sue Foster
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $500, to Bertram W Holman (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc
How much does Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc give each year?
Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc?
Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc operate?
Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc's EIN?
Philip and Cecile Cogan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2737298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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