Gene R Cohen Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 22-3075611 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$41K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,800
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,800.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel of Southern Maine - Jca | Portland, ME | Grant | $14,000 |
| Charlie Miller Foundation | Portland, ME | Grant | $7,500 |
| JCC Cohen Campership | Portland, ME | Grant | $6,651 |
| Grmbc Shiva Fundcongregation Beth Tefillah | Scottsdale, AZ | Grant | $1,800 |
| Arizona Jewish Academy Nishmat Adin | Scottsdale, AZ | Grant | $1,800 |
| Arizona Holocaust Museum | Tuscon, AZ | Grant | $1,800 |
| Smile on Seniors | Phoenix, AZ | Grant | $1,800 |
| Steinsaltz Institute | New York, NY | Grant | $1,800 |
| Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc | Portland, ME | Grant | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth El Rabbi Fund | Portland, ME | Grant | $1,000 |
| Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | Grant | $1,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Portland, ME | Grant | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,151 | 12 |
| 2023 | $48,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349102544
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3075611
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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