Private foundation · EIN 38-7119133 · Lahaska, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Burton and Mindy 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: 12 grants paid, $428K total, median $30K. 92% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$428K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in PA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hopeworks 'n CamdenPhiladelphia, PAScholarship fund$83K
Liguori AcademyPhiladelphia, PASponsorship - basketball and robotics$52K
Jevs Human ServicesPhiladelphia, PAProject wow and the dorothy m cohen college prep program at central high$50K
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolPhiladelphia, PAEndowment and scholarship fund$40K
Chabad of Penn StateState College, PABuilding fund$30K
Hillel Penn StateState College, PAJewish studies program$30K
Mercy Neighborhood MinistriesPhiladelphia, PAAdult education$30K
Jewish Family and Childrens Services (jfcs)Bala Cynwyd, PAAssist jewish senior citizens$30K
Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NYProviding aid and assistance$25K
Golden Slipper ClubBala Cynwyd, PAAssistance -college tuition$25K
Mitzvah Circle FoundationHarleysville, PATools for school project$25K
Kaiserman JCCWynnewood, PAJewish education$7,500

By state: Pennsylvania 11 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Burton and Mindy Cohen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Burton R Cohen, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 The Burton and Mindy 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 The Burton and Mindy Cohen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $428K across 12 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does The Burton and Mindy Cohen Foundation give?

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

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