The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $212K.
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation gave $26K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,450
- -90.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,613
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,025
- Total assets
- $4,172,875
- +4.7% vs 2023
- 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 Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Emanu-El ($24K). Together the top 4 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 13% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $278K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu-El New York, NY | General Contribution | $24,150 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum New York, NY | General Contributions | $1,250 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | General Contribution | $800 |
| Fund for Park Avenue New York, NY | General Contribution | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,172,875 | $212,462 | $26,935 | $26,450 | 4 | $26,450 | $212,457 | $197,691 |
| 2023 | $3,985,115 | $191,366 | $278,988 | $278,375 | 6 | $278,375 | $166,385 | $193,461 |
| 2022 | $4,073,667 | $66,639 | $124,573 | $124,150 | 7 | $124,150 | $66,639 | $200,314 |
| 2021 | $4,131,696 | $6,754 | $127,519 | $126,925 | 6 | $126,925 | $6,799 | $411,622 |
| 2020 | $4,252,925 | $33,286 | $112,772 | $112,125 | 5 | — | $33,353 | $210,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation is led by Charles S. Cohen, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles S. Cohen
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin Jayne Kay
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gloria Cohen (2020–2022) — President
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 Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation
How much does The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation give each year?
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation gave $26K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $278K across 6 grants.
What is The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,025, and its average grant was $6,613, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation give grants?
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation?
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (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 Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sherman and Gloria Cohen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3407344. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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