The Sigmund Cohn Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBedford Corners, New York · EIN 20-1798832 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS COHN |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 S COLUMBUS AVE, MOUNT VERNON NY 10553 |
| Phone | 9146645300 |
| TCOHN@SIGMUNDCOHN.COM | |
| Form and materials | EXPLANATION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE, COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | CHARITIES DEDICATED TO LAND PRESERVATION, CHILDREN'S CAUSES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jcca | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $19,200 |
| Westchester Land Trust | Bedford Hills, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $7,400 |
| Westchester Parks Foundation | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $5,600 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | Dennis, MA | Unrestricted general operating | $5,000 |
| Community Center of Northern Westchester | Katonah, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $4,000 |
| Mount Kisco Child Care Center | Mount Kisco, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $3,500 |
| Cape Cod Trout Unlimited (Chapter 460) | East Falmouth, MA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Bedford 2030 | Bedford Hills, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $1,000 |
| Earthwatch | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general operating | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general operating | $1,000 |
| The Recorder News Inc | Katonah, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Beads for Education | Ventnor, NJ | Unrestricted general operating | $700 |
| Marsh Sanctuary | Mount Kisco, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $500 |
| Wellfleet Food Pantry | South Wellfleet, MA | Unrestricted general operating | $500 |
| Westmoreland Sanctuary | Mount Kisco, NY | Unrestricted general operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,400 | 17 |
| 2024 | $40,700 | 13 |
| 2023 | $51,600 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622529349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1798832
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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