The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation
The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hewlett, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $856K. Net investment income was $145K.
The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation gave $856K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $856K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,000
- +2238.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -94.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $856,000
- +44337.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $856,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Donor Advised Fund ($856K).
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 70 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3430% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $856K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $856K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Donor Advised Fund New York, NY | Give assets to charities for meaningful and lasting impact. | $856,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $146,747 | $857,881 | $856,000 | 1 | $856,000 | $144,866 |
| 2023 | $711,134 | $22,071 | $38,330 | $36,600 | 19 | $36,600 | $20,341 |
| 2022 | $727,393 | $38,280 | $38,968 | $36,800 | 20 | $36,800 | $36,082 |
| 2021 | $728,081 | $45,702 | $26,948 | $24,250 | 15 | $24,250 | $43,004 |
| 2020 | $709,327 | $44,548 | $25,516 | $23,900 | 15 | — | $42,932 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation is led by Judy Frisch Cohen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Frisch Cohen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam Neil Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Eric Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lance Cohen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation
How much does The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation give each year?
The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation gave $856K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 19 grants.
Where does The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation operate?
The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin.
What is The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation's EIN?
The Judy Frisch Cohen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2127338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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