Private foundation · EIN 22-2470111 · Binghamton, New York

Judith & Edwin Cohen Foundation

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: 31 grants paid, $107K total, median $3,000. 6% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$107K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NY
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 29 of 31 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Virginia Tech Advancement DivisionBlacksburg, VATo Support travla for students to professional society meetings$7,500
Ezra Multi-Service CenterChicago, ILSocial services$7,000
Chicago Hyde Park VillageChicago, ILTo support organization's services of facilitating home care$7,000
Literacy Volunteer of Broome CountyBinghamton, NYAt risk literacy training$6,000
Autism Society of MarylandColumbia, MDInternet Digital Information source$5,500
Oregon Food Bank WestBeaverton, ORFood for needy$5,000
Jewish Family Child ServicesPortland, ORSenior home visitation and services$5,000
Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DCPromotion of democracy$4,500
Friends of the Jewish ChapelAnnapolis, MDSenior home visitation and services$4,000
American Nurses Association FoundatSt Louis, MOTo support nurses in need$4,000
Hope for UkraineRoseland, NJHelp for ukraine war victims$4,000
Americans United for Separation CsWashington, DCProtect separation of church and state$3,000
Planned Parenthood of AmericaWashington, DCTo support the organization's services of women's healthcare$3,000
Friends of HartHillsboro, ORPermanent signage for theater$3,000
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, ORNews, information, culture$2,500
Westchester Jewish Com ServiceWhite Plains, NYFor in-home services for the elderly/ill$2,000
Homeplate Youth ServicesBeaverton, ORHelp homeless k-12 students$2,000
Community WarehousePortland, ORFurniture redistribution to poor$2,000
Community ActionHillsboro, ORSupports needy families$2,000
Meals on WheelsHillsboro, ORDelivers free meals for seniors at home$2,000
Hillsboro Neighborhood Health CentePortland, ORTo provide Health Clinic Regardless of Income$2,000
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCInternet Digital Information source$2,000
Rosenburg Foundation for ChildrenEasthampton, MASupport of children in persecuted families$2,000
Friends of White Clay Creek St PkNewark, DEPark restoration$2,000
Innovation Law LabPortland, ORLegal help for immigrants$2,000
Oregon Center for Public Policy OcpPortland, ORFor in-home services for the elderly/ill$1,900
Makindu Children's ProgramEugene, ORTo support the orphan children in kenya$1,500
Oregon Jewish MuseumPortland, ORRetains jewish history, fights anti semitism$1,500
The Guatemalan Tomorrow FundTequesta, FLAide program for indiginous Guatemalans$1,500

By state: Oregon 14 · Illinois 3 · District of Columbia 4 · Maryland 2 · New York 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Judith & Edwin Cohen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Binghamton, New York, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Judith & Edwin Cohen Foundation 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 Judith & Edwin Cohen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $107K across 31 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Judith & Edwin Cohen Foundation give?

Oregon (14 grants), Illinois (3 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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