The Sigmund Cohn Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-1798832

Foundation Overview

Based in Bedford Corners, NY, The Sigmund Cohn Family Foundation Inc has awarded 203 grants totaling $474,690 to organizations in Massachusetts, New Jersey and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $12,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$474,690
Total Assets
$1,275,620
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$2,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 13 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
New York

62% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (29%), Mount Kisco (21%), Bedford Hills (14%).

Funding Trajectory
-6%

Stable funding levels with 6% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes

Dual focus on community projects (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sigmund Cohn Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $5,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Beads For Education $700 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $5,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Graham Windham School $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Jcca $12,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $3,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
National Parks Conservation Association $4,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Natural Resources Defense Council $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Planned Parenthood $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Save The Children $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
The Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Wellfleet Food Pantry $500 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
West Chester Land Trust $3,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2024
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $5,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Beads For Education $750 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Bedford 2030 $2,000 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $5,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Earthwatch $2,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Graham Windham School $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Jcca $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Marsh Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $3,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
National Parks Conservation Association $2,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Planned Parenthood $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Riverkeeper $500 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Wellfleet Food Pantry $600 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
West Chester Land Trust $3,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
West Chester Parks Foundation $2,000 White Plains, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Westmoreland Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Maui United Way $5,000 Kahului, HI, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Sloatsburg Food Pantry $500 Sloatsburg, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Wild Seed Project $250 Yarmouth, ME, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Save The Children $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $5,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Beads For Education $750 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Bedford 2030 $2,000 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $5,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Earthwatch $2,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Graham Windham School $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Jcca $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Marsh Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $3,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
National Parks Conservation Association $2,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Planned Parenthood $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Riverkeeper $500 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Wellfleet Food Pantry $600 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
West Chester Land Trust $3,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
West Chester Parks Foundation $2,000 White Plains, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Westmoreland Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Maui United Way $5,000 Kahului, HI, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Sloatsburg Food Pantry $500 Sloatsburg, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Wild Seed Project $250 Yarmouth, ME, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Save The Children $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Unrestricted General Operating 2023
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $5,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Beads For Education $700 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Bedford 2030 $2,030 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $6,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Earthwatch $2,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Graham Windham School $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Jcca $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $3,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
National Parks Conservation Association $2,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Riverkeeper $500 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Wellfleet Food Pantry $500 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
West Chester Land Trust $2,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
West Chester Parks Foundation $2,500 White Plains, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Westmoreland Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Colorful Kidz $500 E Sandwich, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Marsh Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Sandy Hook Promise $2,000 Newtown, CT, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $5,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Beads For Education $700 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Bedford 2030 $2,030 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $6,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Earthwatch $2,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Graham Windham School $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Jcca $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $3,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
National Parks Conservation Association $2,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Riverkeeper $500 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Wellfleet Food Pantry $500 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
West Chester Land Trust $2,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
West Chester Parks Foundation $2,500 White Plains, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Westmoreland Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Colorful Kidz $500 E Sandwich, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Marsh Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Sandy Hook Promise $2,000 Newtown, CT, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $5,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Beads For Education $700 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Bedford 2030 $2,030 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $6,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Earthwatch $2,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Graham Windham School $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Jcca $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $3,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
National Parks Conservation Association $2,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Riverkeeper $500 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Wellfleet Food Pantry $500 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
West Chester Land Trust $2,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
West Chester Parks Foundation $2,500 White Plains, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Westmoreland Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Colorful Kidz $500 E Sandwich, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Marsh Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Sandy Hook Promise $2,000 Newtown, CT, US Unrestricted General Operating 2022
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $5,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Beads For Education $400 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Bedford 2030 $2,000 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Caramour Center $500 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $7,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Earthwatch $2,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Graham Windham School $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Jcca $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Mount Kisco Child Care Center (feed Me Fresh) $5,000 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
National Parks Conservation Association $2,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Riverkeeper $500 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
The Harvey School $5,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Wellfleet Conservation Trust $500 Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Wellfleet Food Pantry $500 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
West Chester Land Trust $2,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
West Chester Parks Foundation $2,500 White Plains, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Westmoreland Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2021
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $2,500 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Beads For Education $400 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $7,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Earthwatch $2,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Jcca $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $5,300 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
National Parks Conservation Association $2,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Natural Resources Defense Council $2,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Riverkeeper $1,000 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
The Harvey School $4,000 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
West Chester Land Trust $1,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Graham Windham School $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Wellfleet Food Pantry $500 South Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Feeding Westchester $2,000 Elmsford, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Northwell Health Foundation $500 New Hyde Park, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Accesscny $1,000 Syracuse, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Wellfleet Conservation Trust $500 Wellfleet, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2020
Bedford 2030 $1,000 Bedford Hills, NY, US General Operating Support 2020
Marsh Sanctuary Inc $2,000 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Bedford 2020 $500 Bedford, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Bedford Playhouse $500 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Beads For Education $400 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $1,500 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Earthwatch $3,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $4,000 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
National Parks Conservation Association $1,500 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Natural Resources Defence Council $3,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Riverkeeper $2,500 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
West Chester Land Trust $3,500 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Westmoreland Sanctuary $1,000 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Wooster School $1,000 Danbury, CT, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Jcca $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
The Climate Realty Project $1,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Association To Preserve Cape Cod $1,000 Dennis, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
West Chester Parks Foundation $1,000 White Plains, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
The Nature Conservancy $3,000 Arlington, VA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Friends Of Trailside $5,000 Cross River, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
Planned Parenthood $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2018
The Harvey School $7,500 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Beads For Education $400 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Natural Resources Defence Council $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
National Parks Conservation Association $5,000 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $1,500 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Earthwatch $5,000 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $3,000 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Riverkeeper $5,000 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
West Chester Land Trust $1,050 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Westmoreland Sanctuary $500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Graham School Foundation $5,300 Hastingsonhudson, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2017
Beads For Education $400 Ventnor, NJ, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Bedford Historical Society $1,000 Bedford, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Community Center Of Northern Westchester $1,525 Katonah, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Earthwatch $3,025 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Graham School Foundation $11,000 Hastingsonhudson, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Marsh Sanctuary $350 Mt Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Mount Kisco Child Care Center $2,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
West Chester Land Trust $3,025 Bedford Hills, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Westmoreland Sanctuary $2,500 Mount Kisco, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
International Network For Aid Relief And Assistance $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Children's Museum Of Manhattan $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Gladney Center For Adoption $6,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Hammond Museum $500 North Salem, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Riverkeeper $3,025 Ossining, NY, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
A Sense Of Home $1,000 Marina Del Ray, CA, US Unrestricted General Operating 2016
Climate Reality Project $500 Washington, DC, US Unrestricted General Support 2016
Stratton Mountain $1,000 Stratton Mountain, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-1798832
Website N/A
Address 50 LINDEN LN Bedford Cors, NY 10549-4704

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sigmund Cohn Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Thomas Cohn
V.p. Treas. And Secretary Lisa F Cohn
Director Daniel J Strauss

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.