Private foundation · EIN 04-6955867 · Newton, Massachusetts · Arts, culture & humanities

Ellen R Cohen Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $483K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$483K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kenneth Schwartz CenterBoston, MAHealth care$400K
Tufts UniversityMedford, MAHealth care$50K
Family Access of NewtonNewton, MAEarly learning center$33K

About this foundation

Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Newton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Ellen R Cohen, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $483K across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Ellen R Cohen Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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