The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank is a private foundation, based in Farmingdale, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $395.
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank at a glance
In short: The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank gave $72K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,873
- -49.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,986
- -49.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,018,046
- -30.4% 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 The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($27K). Together the top 9 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 52 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 204% 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 $72K (2025) to $540K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Advocating for Israel and Jewish People | $27,150 |
| Varios Other Under 500000 PR Grant Farmingdale, NY | Various Charitable Services | $16,748 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | To Support the Teachings of Judiasm | $6,875 |
| ELEMYouth In Distress In Israel New York, NY | to provide funds for health purposes | $6,000 |
| NYU School of Medicine New York, NY | To Support Medical Education | $5,000 |
| Moma Giving Manhattan, NY | to provide funds for educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation New York, NY | provide support services to families affected by alzheimers | $2,100 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To support the institutional activities of art requisition, guardianship and maintenance of the museum. | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | To Support the Arts | $1,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,018,046 | $-226,956 | $208,849 | $71,873 | 9 | $146,723 | $395 | $71,916 |
| 2024 | $1,463,713 | $4,955 | $289,016 | $142,758 | 9 | $142,758 | $1,514 | $106,665 |
| 2023 | $1,767,587 | $195,377 | $340,504 | $249,963 | 9 | $249,963 | $171,254 | $110,017 |
| 2022 | $1,884,714 | $181,218 | $526,276 | $385,711 | 12 | $385,711 | $153,482 | $130,817 |
| 2021 | $2,229,454 | $298,285 | $684,515 | $539,750 | 13 | — | $276,252 | $155,750 |
| 2020 | $2,614,156 | $302,210 | $500,192 | $366,093 | 9 | — | $276,220 | $159,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank is led by Edward Blank, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Blank
President
On filings since 2019
$35K (2021) → $44K (2025)
Michael Blank
Vice President
On filings since 2019
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Rebecca Blank
Vice President
On filings since 2019
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $44K, to Edward Blank (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank
How much does The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank give each year?
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank gave $72K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 9 grants.
What is The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank's typical grant size?
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,986, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank give grants?
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank's largest grantees?
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank's largest 2025 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($27,150), Varios Other Under 500000 PR Grant ($16,748) and Central Synagogue ($6,875), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank?
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank's EIN?
The Edward Blank and Sharon Cosloy Blank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1175720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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