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Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is Joseph M Cohen. It holds total assets of $377K. Annual income is reported at $16K. Total assets have grown from $387K in 2010 to $636K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 New York. According to available records, Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc. has made 68 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $125K in 2020 to $226K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $969K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Indiana, Maryland, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 24 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.
Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IN, MD.
Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.5M across 68 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K.
Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph M Cohen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raymond Merritt Esq | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jarrod Cohen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$236K
Total Assets
$636K
Fair Market Value
$636K
Net Worth
$636K
Grants Paid
$226K
Contributions
$761K
Net Investment Income
$756K
Distribution Amount
$10K
Total: $251K
Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Meals On WheelsTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Media Cares FoundationTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtTO HELP ORGANIZATION IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtTO AID DONEE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR TAX EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Central SynagogueTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $14K | 2023 |
| The Jackson LaboratoryTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | Farming, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| The Birch Wathen Lenox SchoolTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Tisch Msr New YorkTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| International Center Of PhotographyTO ELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Southampton Volunteer Ambulance ServiceTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | Southampton, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Chamber Music Society Of Licoln CenterTO HELP OR. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $91K | 2022 |
| National Shingles FoundationTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Cornea Research FoundationTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | Indianapolis, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Parish Art Museum IncTO HELP ORGANIZATION IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | Watermill, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan OperaTO HELP OR. IN ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| National Gallery Of ArtTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | Hyattsville, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| The Chapin SchoolTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Jewish MuseumTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The New York Public LibraryTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Central Park ConservancyTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Center For Performing ArtsTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Frick CollectionTO HELP ORG. IN ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION | New York, NY | $7K | 2022 |