Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beachwood, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $239K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $8K.
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation gave $6K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,797
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,159
- -75.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $239,148
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% 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 Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maltz Museum ($3K). Together the top 5 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 413% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $47K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maltz Museum Beachwood, OH | Jewish Causes | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind Edison, NJ | Jewish Causes | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Coronado Coronado, CA | Jewish Religious Endeavors | $1,000 |
| Fairmount Temple Beachwood, OH | Jewish Religious Endeavors | $317 |
| Congregation Mishkan OR Beachwood, OH | Jewish Religious Endeavors | $180 |
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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 | $239,148 | $10,223 | $9,125 | $5,797 | 5 | $6,525 | $7,623 | — |
| 2023 | $238,050 | $52,491 | $38,346 | $37,660 | 8 | $38,244 | $52,389 | $9,268 |
| 2022 | $266,974 | $195,465 | $35,041 | $32,484 | 8 | $32,484 | $42,039 | $2,011 |
| 2021 | $149,674 | $7 | $17,455 | $17,455 | 7 | $17,455 | $7 | $3,302 |
| 2020 | $167,122 | $147,127 | $49,917 | $47,200 | 11 | — | — | $1,610 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation is led by Victor Cohn, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victor Cohn
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ellen Cohn (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation
How much does Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation give each year?
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation gave $6K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 8 grants.
What is Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,159, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation give grants?
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beachwood, OH (3 grants).
Does Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jewish Religious Endeavors" (3 grants).
Who are Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maltz Museum ($2,500), American Friends of Peace of Mind ($1,800) and Chabad of Coronado ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation?
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation's EIN?
Victor J & Ellen E Cohn Private Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1458902. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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