Private foundation · EIN 23-6413811 · Yardley, Pennsylvania

Betty a and D Walter 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: 13 grants paid, $274K total, median $1,500. 85% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$274K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in PA
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Kol EmetMorrisville, PAUnrestricted use$206K
Jefferson HealthPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted use$25K
Jewish FederationPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted use$24K
Foundation of Self LeadershipHillsborough, NJUnrestricted use$10K
Hebrew AcademyBryn Mawr, PAUnrestricted use$2,500
Congregation Mikveh IsraelPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted use$1,800
Pennsbury KidsYardley, PAUnrestricted use$1,500
NovaJamison, PAUnrestricted use$1,000
Penn Ryan SchoolFairless Hills, PAUnrestricted use$1,000
Dcis UnderstoodCold Spring, NYUnrestricted use$750
Ann's ChoiceWarminster, PAUnrestricted use$150
Congregation Brothers of IsraelNewton, PAUnrestricted use$50
St JudePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted use$50

By state: Pennsylvania 11 · New Jersey 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Betty a and D Walter Cohen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Yardley, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1966. 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 Betty a and D Walter 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 Betty a and D Walter Cohen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $274K across 13 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Betty a and D Walter Cohen Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (11 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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