SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION
SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION
PORTLAND, ME, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-2262822
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION
PORTLAND, ME, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
20-2262822
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
AI Summary
SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $3.3M across 99 grantees in filing year 2025, supporting a broad range of areas including education, arts, health, housing, and community services. It is open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Mission Statement
The Sam L. Cohen Foundation is a philanthropic foundation that strives to ensure that all people have the opportunity to develop their potential and provide healthy, productive futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our work is based on these three core beliefs:
Everyone deserves an opportunity to have a fulfilling and productive future;
Family and community are of utmost importance in life; and
Giving back to one’s community is a fundamental value.
Cause Areas
62
Foundations
Arts services
Public arts
Art museums
Children's museums
Dance
Music
Performance art
Performing arts education
Theater
Business and industry
Community improvement
Economic development
Sustainable development
Development finance
Financial counseling
Home ownership
Public housing
Adult education
Early childhood education
Educational management
Equal opportunity in education
Higher education
College preparation
Out-of-school learning
Reading promotion
Student retention
Bilingual education
Child educational development
Elementary education
Middle school education
Multicultural education
Secondary education
Special needs education
STEM education
Vocational post-secondary education
Cancers
Health care access
In-patient medical care
Mental health care
Nursing care
Out-patient medical care
Communicable disease control
Sexually transmitted disease control
Water access, sanitation and hygiene
Reproductive health care
Human rights
Food aid
Child welfare
Family counseling
In-home aid and personal assistance
Shelter and residential care
Nonprofits
Philanthropy and public policy
Abuse prevention
Juvenile justice
Disaster preparedness
Disaster reconstruction
Disaster relief
Fire prevention and control
Legal services
Sports and recreation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Jewish Community Alliance Southern Maine
Portland, ME
$977.6K
4%
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW FOUNDATION
Portland, ME
$700K
3%
PREBLE STREET
PORTLAND, ME
$547.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
94
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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- 279 grantees
- 13 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION?
Yes. SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION give?
SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Vermont, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 280 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish Community Alliance Southern Maine, UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW FOUNDATION, and PREBLE STREET. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION’s website.