The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $250 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $52K. Net investment income was $6.
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $51,800
- Median grant
- $51,800
- Total assets
- $250
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Miami Hebrew Academy ($52K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2025) to $200K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Hebrew Academy Miami Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $51,800 |
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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 | $250 | $60,346 | $60,317 | $51,800 | 1 | $60,317 | $6 | $7 |
| 2024 | $221 | $4,702 | $5,380 | — | — | $5,380 | $2 | $12 |
| 2023 | $899 | $210,718 | $210,599 | $200,000 | 1 | $210,599 | $18 | $48 |
| 2022 | $780 | $111,001 | $110,221 | $100,000 | 1 | $110,221 | $1 | $11 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation is led by Jacob Cohen, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacob Cohen
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation
How much does The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation give each year?
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation?
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation reported $250 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation operate?
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
What is The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation's EIN?
The Jay and Avital Cohen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0874966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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