Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family
The Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family is a private foundation based in San Diego, California, that makes charitable contributions. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in California, Iowa, and the District of Columbia.
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family at a glance
In short: Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family gave $600K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in California. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,120
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,585
- +33.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,865,603
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family
- 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: 635 San Fernando Street, San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 421-2099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Father Joe's Villages ($166K). Together the top 10 received $544K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 90 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to Iowa, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $340K (2020) to $780K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father Joe's Villages San Diego, CA | Charity | $166,435 |
| Lucky Duck San Diego, CA | Charity | $158,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society San Diego, CA | Charity | $70,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society San Diego, CA | Charity | $66,470 |
| Boys & Girls Home of Sioux City Sioux City, IA | Charity | $20,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El San Diego, CA | Charity | $16,800 |
| Alzheimers Association San Diego, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center National City, CA | Charity | $10,800 |
| Chula Vista Police Foundation Chula Vista, CA | Charity | $10,310 |
| Corazon De Vida Irvine, CA | Charity | $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 | $14,865,603 | $1,471,390 | $678,065 | $600,120 | 19 | $600,120 | $1,370,482 | $691,427 |
| 2023 | $13,757,656 | $1,340,630 | $613,519 | $496,227 | 21 | $496,227 | $4,095,895 | $581,641 |
| 2022 | $11,673,999 | $1,090,517 | $844,172 | $779,900 | 13 | $779,900 | $444,483 | $579,897 |
| 2021 | $13,746,406 | $829,744 | $493,688 | $422,150 | 17 | $422,150 | $449,790 | $573,111 |
| 2020 | $8,018,681 | $1,134,780 | $395,197 | $339,786 | 20 | — | $778,826 | $431,275 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family reported a distributable amount of $691K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including human services, health, food assistance, religious life, education, and community safety. For example, Chula Vista Police Foundation says its mission is to fund police training, programs, and specialized equipment to help ensure a safer city. San Diego Refugee Tutoring describes its work as providing academic support, enrichment, and mentorship to students of refugee background in City Heights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $600,120. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $166,435, with a median of $10,000. Larger grants included $166,435 to Father Joe’s Villages, $158,000 to Lucky Duck, $70,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and $66,470 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Other listed grants included $20,000 to Boys & Girls Home of Sioux City, $16,800 to Temple Emanu-El, and $10,310 to Chula Vista Police Foundation. San Diego Refugee Tutoring received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald J. Cohn as president and director, and Guadalupe I. Cohn as CFO, secretary, and director.
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family is led by Ronald J. Cohn, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald J. Cohn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Guadalupe I. Cohn
CFO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family
How much does Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family give each year?
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family gave $600K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $496K across 21 grants.
What is Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family's typical grant size?
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $31,585, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family that year got $7K on average.
Where does Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family give grants?
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (10 grants) and Chula Vista, CA (4 grants).
Does Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (19 grants).
Who are Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family's largest grantees?
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family's largest 2024 grantees include Father Joe's Villages ($166,435), Lucky Duck ($158,000) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family?
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $600K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $691K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including human services, health, food assistance, religious life, education, and community safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family?
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 Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family's EIN?
Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4371069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ronald and Guadalupe Cohn Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ronald-and-guadalupe-cohn-family-morg_51f6507a5de04a94a3dc346c4e5131f0
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