Marion Cohen Memorial Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3449100 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$46K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$696K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
29% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Society Library | New York, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, TN | Educational | $2,500 |
| Alumni and Friends of Laguardia High School | New York, NY | Educational | $2,500 |
| Team for Kids New York Road Runners | New York, NY | Educational | $2,500 |
| The Brearley School | New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | Educational | $2,000 |
| Central Park Conservatory | New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Snack and Friends Inc | New York, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Abortion Fund | Charlottesville, VA | Financial support for abortions | $2,000 |
| Harlem Independent Living | New York, NY | Educational | $1,500 |
| Hebrew Educational Society | Brooklyn, NY | Community service | $1,500 |
| Met Council Research and Educational Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Community service | $1,500 |
| The Friends of the High School of American Studies | Bronx, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Radcliffe Institute | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Mjhs Foundation | New York, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Animal Haven | New York, NY | Animal assitance | $1,000 |
| Big Reuse | Brooklyn, NY | To fight climate change through community based zero waste initiatives. | $1,000 |
| Bronx Hs of Science Alumni Foundation | Bronx, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| National Dance Institute | New York, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Womens Emergency Network | Miami, FL | Community service | $1,000 |
| Peoples Symphony Concerts | New York, NY | Community service | $1,000 |
| NYC Bird Alliance | New York, NY | Animal assistance | $1,000 |
| Socrates Sculpture Park | Astoria, NY | Commerical service | $1,000 |
| Friends in Adoption Inc | Saratoga Springs, NY | Health care | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Health care | $500 |
| Charity Navigator | Saddle Brooke, NJ | Commerical service group | $500 |
| Gigis Playhouse | New York, NY | Community service | $500 |
| Thirteen Wnet | New York, NY | Commerical service | $500 |
| Fractured Atlas | Hartsdale, NY | Commerical service | $500 |
| Welcome to Chinatown | Towson, MD | Commerical service group | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $51,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3449100
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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