Private foundation · EIN 76-0828079 · Westport, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Arthur and Claudia 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: 7 grants paid, $441K total, median $50K. 86% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$441K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CT
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Levitt Pavilion for Performing ArtsWestport, CTGeneral charitable support$175K
Antidefamation LeagueHamden, CTGeneral charitable support$150K
American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DCGeneral charitable support$50K
Westport LibraryWestport, CTGeneral charitable support$50K
Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTGeneral charitable support$7,200
Temple Israel Annual FundWestport, CTGeneral charitable support$7,150
Neighborhood StudiosBridgeport, CTGeneral charitable support$1,800

By state: Connecticut 6 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Arthur and Claudia Cohen Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Westport, Connecticut, administered in care of Arthur Cohen, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Arthur and Claudia 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 Arthur and Claudia Cohen Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $441K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Arthur and Claudia Cohen Family Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (6 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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