The Cohen Family Foundation Inc. is a private grantmaking foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Established in 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation functions as a non-operating private foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$414K
+16.7% YoY
Grant Count
26
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+16.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily to support operating expenses for its grantees. Recent grantmaking activity shows:
Grant Range
**: Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $134,000
Average Grant
**: Approximately $12,000-$17,100
Review Cycle
. Organizations must operate as "qualified" charitable organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
How to Apply
**: The foundation requires proof of not-for-profit status (501(c)(3) qualification) to be included with applications. There are no stated application deadlines. Organizations must operate as "qualified" charitable organizations as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, with grantmaking concentrated in the state. Historical data indicates that grantmaking reaches organizations across multiple states, with Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan accounting for approximately 98% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,522,585
- Total Revenues: $836,147
- Total Expenses: $629,048
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,327,192
- Total Revenues: $343,392
- Total Expenses: $525,626
Historical Trend: Total assets have decreased from $6.5 million in 2011 to $4.3 million in 2023, with some recovery to $4.5 million by 2024.
Contact Information:
- Address: 10360 Charter Oaks, Carmel, IN 46032
- Phone: (317) 259-0157
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,522,585 | $4,327,192 | $4,514,755 |
| Revenue | $836,147 | $343,392 | $351,229 |
| Expenses | $629,048 | $525,626 | $524,752 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $595,159 | $486,446 | $490,610 |
| Net Investment Income | $683,245 | $221,361 | $189,298 |
| Distributable Amount | $703,141 | $532,058 | $499,927 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alan H. Cohen — President/Treasurer
- Linda M. Cohen — VP/Secretary
- David I. Klapper — Director
- Nathan Cohen — VP/Investments
- Lauren Cohen Edmundson — Manager (primary staff contact)
The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees and employs 2 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN H COHEN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LINDA M COHEN | VP/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID I KLAPPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN EDMUNDSON | MANAGER | 30 | $85,000 |
| NATHAN COHEN | VP/INVESTMENTS | 20 | $80,833 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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