Private foundation · EIN 52-1800019 · Beltsville, Maryland

Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $5,000. 17% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
48
$2.8M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$29M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jp Morgan - Cohen Family FundNew York, NYUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$1.3M
San Francisco Jewish Community FederationSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$900K
The John F Kennedy DCWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$124K
Capital Jewish MuseumWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$105K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$100K
Bender JCC of Greater WashingtonRockville, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$28K
Sp National LinksWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$25K
Stanford University Development ServicesStanford, CAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$25K
MakomRockville, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$15K
Chris Long FoundationSt Louis, MOUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$10K
National Museum of Women in the ArtsWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$10K
Save a Child's HeartPotomac, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$10K
The Washington InstituteWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$10K
Athletes for HopeBethesda, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$7,591
Active MindsWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$7,500
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$7,500
The Defiant Requiem FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$7,500
Network for GoodWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$6,000
Althzeimer's Drug Discovery FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Cal Ripken Sr FoundationPhiladelphiaUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Circuit ArtsWest Tisbury, MAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Friends of Cancer ResearchWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Higher AchievementWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Jewish Community RelationVirginia Beach, VAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
John Hopkins University MedicineBaltimore, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Josh Freeman FoundationSelbyville, DEUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Martha's Vineyard Bank Lift Certificate Retail StoreVineyard Haven, MAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Pan-Mass ChallengeNeedham, MEUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Scotland Ame Zion Church 2nd Century ProjectPotomac, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
The Man in the Glass InitiativeCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$5,000
Adas Israel CongregationWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$4,341
Edlavitch Jewish CommunityWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$3,000
Chasing Hope LuncheonBoston, MAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$2,500
Davis Phinney FoundationLouisville, COUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$2,500
Easter SealsDrsaint Louis, MTUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$2,500
FIRST DescentsDenver, COUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$2,500
Runsignup 2 End CancerMuncy, PAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$2,500
Vail Veterans FoundationVail, COUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$2,500
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$1,250
911 4 HncChevy Chase, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$1,000
Bcc Rescue SquadBethesda, MDUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$1,000
YMCA of Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$1,000
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$500
Vgc FoundationBurbank, CAUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$500
Hope for HenryWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$340
Iona Senior ServicesWashington, DCUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$250
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NYUnrestricted support of the organizations tax exempt purpose$250

By state: New York 5 · California 3 · District of Columbia 17 · Maryland 8 · Massachusetts 3 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Beltsville, Maryland, administered in care of The Foundation, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 48 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ryna and Melvin Cohen Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (5 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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