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Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in NEWTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Ellen R Cohen. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2011 to $3.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust has made 9 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $334K and $383K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $300K, with an average award of $121K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$111K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.1M across 9 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $121K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $300K.
Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ellen R Cohen Charitable Trust is headquartered in NEWTON, MA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen R Cohen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$422K
Total Assets
$3.1M
Fair Market Value
$6.1M
Net Worth
$3.1M
Grants Paid
$383K
Contributions
$8K
Net Investment Income
$122K
Distribution Amount
$289K
Total: $2.5M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$121K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Schwartz CenterHEALTH CARE | Boston, MA | $300K | 2023 |
| Tufts UniversityHEALTH CARE | Medford, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Family Access Of NewtonEARLY LEARNING CENTER | Newton, MA | $33K | 2023 |