Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6117647 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$192K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
77% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeto, NJ | General donation | $50,000 |
| Ballet X | Philadelphia, PA | General donation | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Bat Conservation International | Austin, TX | General donation | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | General donation | $5,000 |
| Fighting Back Scholarship | Malvern, PA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Oakwood School Advancement Office | North Hollywood, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund | New York, NY | General donation | $5,000 |
| City Year Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| She Recovers Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | General donation | $4,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | Provincetown, MA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Charleston Men's Chorus | Charleston, SC | General donation | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Lincoln, MA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General donation | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | General donation | $2,500 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General donation | $2,500 |
| Girls of Wayne County | Richmond, IN | General donation | $2,000 |
| Rotary Club of Southern Sussex | Selbyville, DE | General donation | $1,775 |
| Hayes Arboreturm | Richmond, IN | General donation | $1,500 |
| Houghton University | Houghton, NY | General donation | $1,500 |
| Rotary Club of Richmond | Richmond, VA | General donation | $1,500 |
| Equal Access | Washington, DC | General donation | $1,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance | New York, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Service | San Francisco, CA | General donation | $1,000 |
| The Nurse Family Partnership | Denver, CO | General donation | $1,000 |
| Orkeeswa Inc | Orlando, FL | General donation | $1,000 |
| Rotary International | Evanston, IL | General donation | $1,000 |
| Uptown Soccer | New York, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA | General donation | $725 |
| Kenya Gather | Millsboro, DE | General donation | $500 |
| Hellenic College Holy Cross | Brookline, MA | General donation | $500 |
| Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club | Rehoboth Beach, DE | General donation | $500 |
| Southeastern Therapy Animal Resources | Sullivans Island, SC | General donation | $500 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | General donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $194,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6117647
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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