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The Melvin S. Cohen Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $1.9 million in grants to 34 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Donors Trust Inc
Alexandria, VA
$3.9M
35%

MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
$1.4M
12%

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT THOUGHT
Bala Cynwyd, PA
$840K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC?
Yes. MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC give?
MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. 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 MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Donors Trust Inc, MAYO CLINIC, and CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT THOUGHT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MELVIN S COHEN FOUNDATION INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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