I L Cohen Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyElkins Park, Pennsylvania · EIN 11-2519664 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$283K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower of Peace Foundation | On File, WA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Earth Justice | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,325 |
| Afmda | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Osher Marin JCC | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peer | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ewg | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | On File, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Propublica | On File, WA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Orcas Meals on Wheels | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Orcas Food Bank | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Memri | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Opal | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Adl | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Aamds International Foundation | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nrdc | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Parks & Conservation Assoc | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of W Mass | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mazon | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress 3X Match | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health 2X Match | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank 3X Match | On File, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community of Amherst | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Heifer International | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of W Mass | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Education F | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Feeding America 2X Match | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Direct Relief | On File, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Medshare | On File, WA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Shearith Israel | On File, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | On File, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hillel 2X Match | On File, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Community Involved W Sustainable Ag | On File, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Urban League | On File, WA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Unitarian Universalists of Mt Airy | On File, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kestrel Trust | On File, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | On File, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland | On File, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast | On File, WA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Musicopia | On File, WA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Moanin' Frogs | On File, WA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Sephardic Federation | On File, WA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts Audubon | On File, WA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Duke | On File, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Minds Matter | On File, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Orcas Island Film Festival | On File, WA | Charitable | $850 |
| Jazz Bridge | On File, WA | Charitable | $750 |
| Friends of Hs Park | On File, WA | Charitable | $750 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,975 | 69 |
| 2024 | $257,650 | 60 |
| 2023 | $231,300 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602529349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2519664
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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