The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $142,711 to charitable organizations; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc gave $143K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Delaware. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,711
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,974
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,998
- Total assets
- $3,242,428
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 Concord Pike Floor 3, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 798-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Congregation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware and 14% to recipients in New York. The listed grants show awards primarily to Wilmington, Delaware organizations, as well as one award to a New York, New York organization.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2020) to $147K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Congregation Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $25,994 |
| Jewish Federation of Delaware Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $20,133 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $20,133 |
| Albert Einstein Academy Inc Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $12,998 |
| Congregation Beth Emeth Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $12,998 |
| Jewish Community Center Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $12,998 |
| The Kutz Home Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $12,998 |
| Christiana Care Foundation Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $12,235 |
| Wilmington Holiday Toy Drive Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $7,646 |
| St Francis Hospital Wilmington, DE | Allocated in accordance with the will of the late harry cohen | $4,078 |
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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 | $3,242,428 | $207,744 | $183,704 | $142,711 | 11 | $146,961 | $178,252 | $152,297 |
| 2024 | $3,038,770 | $109,120 | $177,892 | $127,847 | 11 | $132,097 | $79,034 | $146,961 |
| 2023 | $2,829,628 | $114,742 | $162,678 | $132,267 | 11 | $136,554 | $85,106 | $132,128 |
| 2022 | $2,510,287 | $46,908 | $168,567 | $146,982 | 11 | $151,369 | $14,928 | $136,654 |
| 2021 | $3,257,183 | $174,837 | $185,958 | $122,477 | 11 | $126,814 | $141,895 | $151,319 |
| 2020 | $2,903,450 | $56,511 | $159,835 | $116,987 | 11 | — | $23,593 | $126,860 |
| 2019 | $2,627,993 | $112,232 | $151,037 | $118,435 | 11 | — | $83,846 | $121,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including congregations, Jewish community organizations, a school, hospitals, a senior home, a toy drive, and a fund providing emergency assistance.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Jewish Federation of Delaware says its mission is to mobilize the Jewish community to address issues, meet needs, and build an agenda for the future. Albert Einstein Academy says it educates students in grades K–5 through an integrated general and Judaic studies curriculum. St. Francis Hospital describes its work as providing a compassionate, healing presence in its communities. The Needy Family Fund says it provides Delawareans with emergency assistance for basic necessities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $142,711. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,994, with a median of $12,998.
The largest awards included $25,994 to Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Congregation, $20,133 each to Jewish Federation of Delaware and Jewish National Fund, and $12,998 each to Albert Einstein Academy, Congregation Beth Emeth, Jewish Community Center, and The Kutz Home. Other reported grants included $12,235 to Christiana Care Foundation, $7,646 to Wilmington Holiday Toy Drive, $4,078 to St. Francis Hospital, and $500 to The Needy Family Fund. The stated purpose for each grant was “allocated in accordance with the will of the late Harry Cohen.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert S. Cohen as president, Chadwick Milton as treasurer, James Dalle Pazze as secretary, and Lindsey Cohen and Mark J. Manning as trustees.
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc is led by Robert S. Cohen, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert S. Cohen
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Mark J. Manning
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Lindsey Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
James Dalle Pazze
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Chadwick Milton
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John E. Mager (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jerome K. Grossman (2019) — Trustee
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 $2K, to Robert S Cohen (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc
How much does The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc give each year?
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc gave $143K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 11 grants.
What is The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,998, and its average grant was $12,974, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc give grants?
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Delaware: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (10 grants).
Does The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Congregation ($25,994), Jewish Federation of Delaware ($20,133) and Jewish National Fund ($20,133), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc?
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (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 The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including congregations, Jewish community organizations, a school, hospitals, a senior home, a toy drive, and a fund providing emergency assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6015783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Harry Cohen Foundation Inc 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.
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 May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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