The Herbert N and Olive Cohn
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn is a private foundation, based in Plainview, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $833K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $36K.
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn at a glance
In short: The Herbert N and Olive Cohn gave $49K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,263
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,038
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $832,821
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (25% 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 Herbert N and Olive Cohn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dublin Food Pantry ($12K). Together the top 7 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Herbert N and Olive Cohn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $45K (2024) to $54K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Food Pantry Dublin, OH | Solutions to End Hunger | $12,316 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To Honor the Miliatry and First Responders | $12,316 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | Solutions to End Hunger | $8,131 |
| Harp Guitar Foundation Tarzana, CA | Music Education | $5,000 |
| Harp Guitar Gathering Milford, CT | Music Education | $5,000 |
| Mercy Corps Portland, OR | Humanitarian Relief | $4,000 |
| Repairers of the Breach Goldsboro, NC | Solutions to End Poverty | $2,500 |
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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 | $832,821 | $63,538 | $77,226 | $49,263 | 7 | $49,513 | $36,425 | $50,262 |
| 2024 | $850,747 | $64,272 | $71,173 | $44,606 | 6 | $44,706 | $37,805 | $49,362 |
| 2023 | $861,248 | $53,018 | $70,156 | $46,668 | 6 | $46,768 | $29,630 | $44,706 |
| 2022 | $911,587 | $57,752 | $81,295 | $53,806 | 6 | $54,056 | $32,962 | $46,917 |
| 2021 | $935,130 | $132,029 | $76,919 | $47,770 | 7 | $48,020 | $104,255 | $54,056 |
| 2020 | $880,020 | $76,120 | $74,283 | $47,275 | 6 | — | $51,669 | $48,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herbert N and Olive Cohn reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy E. Conescu
Vice President, Sec'y & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert G. Cohn
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
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 The Herbert N and Olive Cohn
How much does The Herbert N and Olive Cohn give each year?
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn gave $49K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's typical grant size?
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,038, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Herbert N and Olive Cohn give grants?
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's top state is Ohio, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Oregon (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The Herbert N and Olive Cohn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's largest grantees?
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's largest 2025 grantees include Dublin Food Pantry ($12,316), Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($12,316) and Oregon Food Bank ($8,131), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Herbert N and Olive Cohn?
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn reported $833K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 is The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's EIN?
The Herbert N and Olive Cohn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0474071. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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