Private foundation · EIN 04-6923387 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cogan Family Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 81 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
81
$1.5M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 81 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$250K
UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$80K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$50K
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PASidney Kimmel Cancer Center$50K
CareAtlanta, GAGeneral Purpose$40K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral Purpose$40K
Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GAGeneral Purpose$40K
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CTGeneral Purpose$40K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$30K
Ploughshares FundWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$30K
Woods Hole Research CenterFalmouth, MAGeneral Purpose$30K
Americares Foundation IncStamford, CTGeneral Purpose$25K
Brigham & Women's HospitalBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$25K
Harvard Law SchoolCambridge, MAGeneral Purpose$25K
National Public Radio IncWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$25K
Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MAGeneral Purpose$25K
Alliance for Cancer Gene TherapyStamford, CTGeneral Purpose$20K
Hesperian Health GuidesOakland, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
Joslin Diabetes CenterBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$20K
Pro MujerNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$20K
Village Enterprise Fund IncSan Carlos, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$20K
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay AreaPal Alto, CAGeneral Purpose$16K
Berea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral Purpose$15K
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program IncBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$15K
Epiphany SchoolDorchester, MAGeneral Purpose$15K
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$15K
J Street Education FundWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$15K
Justice Resource Institute IncNeedham, MASTRIVE Boston$15K
New Israel FundPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Purpose$15K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$15K
Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAGeneral Purpose$15K
Technoserve IncArlington, VAGeneral Purpose$15K
Boston Arts Academy Foundation IncBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$13K
Lazarus House MinistriesLawrence, MAGeneral Purpose$13K
Urban Alliance Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$13K
Women's Lunch PlaceBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$13K
American Friends Service CommitteePhiladelphia, PAGeneral Purpose$10K
Amnesty InternationalNew York, NYGeneral Purpose$10K
Artists for HumanityBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
AshokaArlington, VAGeneral Purpose$10K
BellxcelWestwood, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Bridge Over Troubled WatersBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Campaign for Equal JusticePortland, ORGeneral Purpose$10K
Discovering JusticeBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Greater Boston Legal ServicesBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Mary's PlaceSeattle, WAGeneral Purpose$10K
Pine Street InnBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Project HopeWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$10K
Reach Out and ReadBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAGeneral Purpose$10K
Seeds of PeaceNewark, NJGeneral Purpose$10K
Solid GroundSeattle, WAGeneral Purpose$10K
St Francis HouseBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$10K
Wellspring Family ServicesSeattle, WAGeneral Purpose$10K
Backpack BrigadeSeattle, WAGeneral Purpose$7,500
Big Sister Association of Greater Boston IncBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$7,500
Halo TrustWashington, DCGeneral Purpose$7,500
Project BreadBoston, MAGeneral Purpose$7,500

By state: Massachusetts 36 · New York 5 · California 9 · District of Columbia 6 · Connecticut 3 · Georgia 2

About this foundation

Cogan Family Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Hale and Dorr Llp, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cogan Family Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cogan Family Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 81 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Cogan Family Foundation Tr give?

Massachusetts (36 grants), New York (5 grants), California (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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