The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation
The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $838K. Net investment income was $103K.
The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation gave $838K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $838K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $837,500
- +2517.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $837,500
- +26071.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $837,500
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Vanguard Donor Advised Fund ($838K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3434% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $838K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $838K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Donor Advised Fund Warwick, RI | Give assets to charities for meaningful and lasting impact | $837,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $105,116 | $839,426 | $837,500 | 1 | $837,500 | $103,190 |
| 2022 | $734,310 | $37,257 | $34,465 | $32,000 | 10 | $32,000 | $34,792 |
| 2021 | $731,518 | $58,610 | $26,341 | $23,500 | 5 | $23,500 | $55,769 |
| 2020 | $699,249 | $49,104 | $25,263 | $23,700 | 7 | — | $47,541 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation is led by Diane Frisch Cohen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Diane Frisch Cohen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allison Beth Cohen Thombre
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Leigh Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Barry Cohen
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation
How much does The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation give each year?
The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation gave $838K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $32K across 10 grants.
Where does The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation operate?
The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island.
What is The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation's EIN?
The Diane Frisch Cohen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2127336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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