Private foundation · EIN 33-0780298 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alice and Phil Cohn Family 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: 16 grants paid, $412K total, median $13K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$412K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Scripps Health FoundationSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$180K
Meals on WheelsSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$50K
San Diego Jewish AcademySan Diego, CATo further work of donee$36K
Temple Emanu-El of San DiegoSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$31K
San Diego Maritime MuseumSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$20K
Jewish Family ServicesSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$18K
Lli Foods IncSanta Clarita, CATo further work of donee$16K
Save StarlightSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$15K
Project CompassionSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$10K
National Association of Retired Reform RabbisMiami, FLTo further work of donee$10K
National Multiple Schlerosis Society-San Diego ChapterSan Diego, CATo further work of donee$9,230
Jewish Federation of San Diego CountySan Diego, CATo further work of donee$5,100
Starability FoundationNaples, FLTo further work of donee$5,000
Armed Services - YMCASan Diego, CATo further work of donee$4,000
O'Neill Rotary ClubOneill, NETo further work of donee$1,500
Ruby's RainbowAustin, TXTo further work of donee$1,000

By state: California 12 · Florida 2 · Nebraska 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Philip Cohn Ceo, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Alice and Phil Cohn Family 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 Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $412K across 16 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Alice and Phil Cohn Family Foundation give?

California (12 grants), Florida (2 grants), Nebraska (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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