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John And Golda Cohen Trust is a private trust based in BROOKLINE VLG, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Jolyon Cowan Ttee. It holds total assets of $32.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $9.8M in 2011 to $32.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Florida and Georgia. According to available records, John And Golda Cohen Trust has made 265 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.5M in 2021 to $942K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $100K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 97 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 84 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.
John And Golda Cohen Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 265 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, MA, NJ.
John And Golda Cohen Trust has distributed a total of $2.4M across 265 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $100K.
John And Golda Cohen Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John And Golda Cohen Trust is headquartered in BROOKLINE VLG, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard S Cohen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jolyon Ellis Cowan | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vanessa Trien | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Stone | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ben Barwick | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Freedom David | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Ann Cohen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$31.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
265
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
97
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor HouseDoantion toGeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls ClubDonation toGeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $15K | 2022 |
| Msi-UsDonation toGeneralFund | Princeton, NJ | $100K | 2022 |
| Engender HealthDonation to GeneralFund | Washington, DC | $80K | 2022 |
| IpasDonation toGeneralFund | Chapel Hill, NC | $66K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater OrlanDonation toGeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $60K | 2022 |
| Dave'S HouseDonation toGeneralFund | Windermere, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Pci Media ImpactDonation toGeneralFund | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| La Amistad FoundationDonation toGeneral Fund | Fern Park, FL | $30K | 2022 |
| Transition HouseDonation toGeneralFund | Cambridge, MA | $28K | 2022 |
| Georgia AudubonDonation toGeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $28K | 2022 |
| Audubon FloridaDonation toGeneralFund | Miami, FL | $27K | 2022 |
| Mass Audubon (Wellfeet Bay)Donation to GeneralFund | Lincoln, MA | $26K | 2022 |
| Shepherds' HopeDonation to GeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $23K | 2022 |
| Celebrity Series Of Boston IncDonation toGeneralFund | Boston, MA | $22K | 2022 |
| Trees AtlantaDonation to GeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $16K | 2022 |
| Hope Community CenterDonation toGeneralFund | Apopka, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| HiasDonation toGeneralFund | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Healthcare Center For The HomelessDonation toGeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater OrlandoDonation toGeneralFund | Winter Park, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Mindful Birthing & Parenting FoundationDonation toGeneralFund | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationDonation toGeneralFund | Boston, MA | $13K | 2022 |
| Food Well AllianceDonation toGeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $13K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Career Svcs Of AtlantaDonation toGeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Room To GrowDonation toGeneralFund | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Food Project IncDonation toGeneralFund | Lincoln, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| University Unitarian Universalist SocietyDonation toGeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Wbur Boston University RadioDonation toGeneralFund | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsDonation toGeneralFund | Beverly, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cradles To CrayonsDonation to General Fund | Brighton, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Coalition For The HomelessDonation to GeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Boston Community PediatricsDonation toGeneralFund | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Environmental Community Action IncDonation toGeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $9K | 2022 |
| The Mustard SeedDonation toGeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $6K | 2022 |
| Community Legal ServicesDonation to GeneralFund | Orlando, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| National Center For Civil & Human RightsDonation toGeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $4K | 2022 |
| Georgia ConservancyDonation toGeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $4K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Food BankDonation to GeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $4K | 2022 |
| Brookline Emergency Food PantryDonation toGeneralFund | Brookline, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Courageous SailingDonation toGeneralFund | Boston, MA | $4K | 2022 |
| Artbarn Community TheaterDonation toGeneral Fund | Brookline Village, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre FoundationDonation to GeneralFund | Brookline, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Wabe 901 FmDonation to GeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Congregation Bet HaverimDonation to GeneralFund | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council IncDonation toGeneralFund | Orleans, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundation IncDonation toGeneralFund | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Museum Of ScienceDonation toGeneralFund | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon SchoolDonation toGeneral Fund | Mount Hermon, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Hamaatsa IncDonation to GeneralFund | Albuquerque, NM | $2K | 2022 |
| Zoo New EnglandDonation toGeneralFund | Stoneham, MA | $2K | 2022 |