William J Cohen Trust
William J Cohen Trust is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $376K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $15K.
William J Cohen Trust at a glance
In short: William J Cohen Trust gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $376,205
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 William J Cohen Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation for Delaware County ($4K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William J Cohen Trust gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $24K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Delaware County Media, PA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Presbytery of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Church of the Open Door Fort Washington, PA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Bible Presbyterian Church Marcus Hook, PA | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $376,205 | $21,651 | $25,067 | $16,000 | 4 | $18,089 | $14,822 | $22,147 |
| 2024 | $379,643 | $16,174 | $28,435 | $19,820 | 4 | $22,027 | $9,545 | $20,726 |
| 2023 | $391,972 | $6,494 | $36,410 | $23,644 | 4 | $29,602 | $8,574 | $20,584 |
| 2022 | $421,857 | $40,566 | $30,447 | $20,820 | 4 | $22,640 | $33,004 | $24,336 |
| 2021 | $411,724 | $39,257 | $27,418 | $18,000 | 4 | — | $32,280 | $22,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Cohen Trust reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William J Cohen Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William J Cohen Trust
How much does William J Cohen Trust give each year?
William J Cohen Trust gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is William J Cohen Trust's typical grant size?
William J Cohen Trust's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William J Cohen Trust give grants?
William J Cohen Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does William J Cohen Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William J Cohen Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is William J Cohen Trust?
William J Cohen Trust reported $376K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (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 William J Cohen Trust's EIN?
William J Cohen Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6222243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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