Said Cohen Foundation
Said Cohen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Said Cohen Foundation at a glance
In short: Said Cohen Foundation gave $280K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,967
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,661
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,158,859
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (64% 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 Said Cohen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Society for Technion ($100K). Together the top 6 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 26 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Said Cohen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 $275K (2023) to $382K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Technion New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Congregation Beth M Hacohen Yorba Linda, CA | Charitable Donation | $58,000 |
| Loyola Law School Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| Heritage Pointe Mission Viejo, CA | Charitable Donation | $15,967 |
| Tustin Chabad Tustin, CA | Charitable Donation | $6,000 |
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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 | $9,158,859 | $1,239,734 | $336,903 | $279,967 | 6 | $279,967 | $1,239,734 | — |
| 2024 | $8,199,426 | $776,868 | $550,465 | $382,000 | 5 | $382,000 | $776,868 | — |
| 2023 | $7,973,023 | $1,303,809 | $381,199 | $274,500 | 5 | $274,500 | $1,303,809 | — |
| 2022 | $7,050,413 | $176,298 | $422,006 | $334,000 | 5 | $334,000 | $189,844 | $6,727 |
| 2021 | $7,296,121 | $778,199 | $394,549 | $318,500 | 5 | $318,500 | $773,644 | $1,445 |
| 2020 | $6,912,471 | $863,611 | $460,505 | $375,195 | 6 | — | $778,005 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Said Cohen Foundation is led by Peter J. Cohen, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter J. Cohen
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Cohen
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie J. Cohen
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Said Cohen Foundation
How much does Said Cohen Foundation give each year?
Said Cohen Foundation gave $280K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $382K across 5 grants.
What is Said Cohen Foundation's typical grant size?
Said Cohen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $46,661, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Said Cohen Foundation give grants?
Said Cohen Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Said Cohen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Said Cohen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Said Cohen Foundation's largest grantees?
Said Cohen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Society for Technion ($100,000), Congregation Beth M Hacohen ($58,000) and Loyola Law School ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Said Cohen Foundation?
Said Cohen Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Said Cohen Foundation's EIN?
Said Cohen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8686587. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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