Private foundation · EIN 59-7222346 · Brookline Vlg, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Golda Cohen Tr

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: 87 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $5,000. 37% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
87
$1.6M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$33M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 87 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Msi-UsWashington, DCDonation toGeneralFund$175K
IpasChapel Hill, NCDonation toGeneralFund$170K
Engender HealthWashington, DCDonation to GeneralFund$170K
Dave's HouseWindermere, FLDonation toGeneralFund$100K
Planned Parenthood of Southwest andSarasota, FLDonation toGeneralFund$80K
La Amistad FoundationFern Park, FLDonation toHousingFund$50K
Pci Media ImpactNew York, NYDonation toGeneralFund$50K
Mindful Birthing & Parenting FoundationOakland, CADonation toGeneralFund$43K
Coalition for the HomelessOrlando, FLDonation to GeneralFund$38K
Hope Community CenterApopka, FLDonation toGeneralFund$38K
Harbor HouseOrlando, FLDoantion toGeneralFund$35K
Transition HouseCambridge, MADonation toGeneralFund$35K
Food Well AllianceAtlanta, GADonation toGeneralFund$35K
Celebrity Series of Boston IncBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$32K
Shepherds' HopeOrlando, FLDonation to GeneralFund$30K
Audubon FloridaMiami, FLDonation toGeneralFund$30K
Mass Audubon (wellfeet Bay)Lincoln, MADonation to GeneralFund$30K
Georgia AudubonAtlanta, GADonation toGeneralFund$28K
Jewish Family & Career Svcs of AtlantaAtlanta, GADonation toGeneralFund$25K
Florida Trails AssociationGainesville, FLDonation toGeneralFund$23K
Boston Community PediatricsBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$20K
The Food Project IncLincoln, MADonation toGeneralFund$20K
Trustees of ReservationsBeverly, MADonation toGeneralFund$20K
Wbur Boston University RadioBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$20K
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$20K
HiasNew York, NYDonation toGeneralFund$20K
Trees AtlantaAtlanta, GADonation to GeneralFund$20K
A Home for Everyone in DekalbDecatur, GADonation toGeneral Fund$20K
Umi FeedsAtlanta, GADonation toGeneralFund$18K
AdamahReistertown, MDDonation toGeneralFund$16K
Healthcare Center for the HomelessOrlando, FLDonation toGeneralFund$15K
Cradles to CrayonsBrighton, MADonation to General Fund$15K
Boys & Girls ClubAtlanta, GADonation toGeneralFund$15K
Room to GrowBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$15K
New Israel FundPhiladelphia, PADonation to GeneralFund$14K
University Unitarian Universalist SocietyOrlando, FLDonation toGeneralFund$10K
Congregation Bet HaverimAtlanta, GADonation to GeneralFund$8,500
Filipino Commuity Dev CorporationSan Francisco, CADonation to GeneralFund$8,000
Courageous SailingBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$8,000
Georgia ConservancyAtlanta, GADonation toGeneralFund$7,500
De NovoShrewsbury, MADonation toGeneralFund$7,000
Brookline Emergency Food PantryBrookline, MADonation toGeneralFund$5,000
Atlanta Food BankAtlanta, GADonation to GeneralFund$5,000
Lower Cape Outreach Council IncOrleans, MADonation toGeneralFund$5,000
Coolidge Corner Theatre FoundationBrookline, MADonation to GeneralFund$4,000
Artbarn Community TheaterBrookline Village, MADonation toGeneral Fund$4,000
Global Arts LiveCambridge, MADonation toGeneralFund$4,000
Minyan Oneg ShabbatWashington, DCDonation to General Fund$3,600
Zoo New EnglandStoneham, MADonation toGeneralFund$3,500
Museum of ScienceBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$2,500
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCDonation toGeneralFund$2,500
Wylde CenterDecatur, GADonation toGeneralFund$2,500
Northfield Mount Hermon SchoolMount Hermon, MADonation toGeneral Fund$2,500
Mspca AngellBoston, MADonation toGeneralFund$2,200
Cape Cod Museum of Natural HistoryBrewster, MADonation toGeneralFund$2,000
Chatahoochee RiverkeeperAtlanta, GADonation toGeneralFund$2,000
Wucf Public TvOrlando, FLDonation toGeneralFund$2,000
Passim Folk CenterCambridge, MADonation toGeneralFund$2,000
Wcai Public RadioWoods Hole, MADonation toGeneralFund$2,000
Wmfe RadioOrlando, FLDonation toGeneralFund$2,000

By state: Florida 16 · District of Columbia 5 · Massachusetts 32 · Georgia 18 · North Carolina 2 · New York 2

About this foundation

John and Golda Cohen Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookline Vlg, Massachusetts, administered in care of Jolyon Cowan Ttee, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 John and Golda Cohen Tr 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 John and Golda Cohen Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 87 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John and Golda Cohen Tr give?

Florida (16 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants), Massachusetts (32 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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