Joseph M & Barbara Cohen Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3636511 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$269K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$369K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $65,000 |
| Media Cares Foundation | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $30,000 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | Farming, CT | To help org. in its exempt function | $25,000 |
| Chamber Music Society | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $25,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $25,000 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $15,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $14,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in their tax exempt function | $10,000 |
| The Birch Wathen Lenox School | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $10,000 |
| Tisch Msr New York | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | To elp org. in its exempt function | $10,000 |
| Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Service | Southampton, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $10,000 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $10,000 |
| The Chapin School | Princeton, NJ | To help org. in its exempt function | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $264,000 | 16 |
| 2022 | $226,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600719349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3636511
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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