Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation

EIN 45-4133143 · NY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in MD, FL, DC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation based in NY paid 23 grants totaling $333.3K to 23 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $50K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included MARYLAND FOOD BANK INC, CONGREGATION SHALOM ALEICHEM, and AVENTURA TURNBERRY JEWISH CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,115,746
Giving (latest yr)
$333,250
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
23
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Maryland Food Bank Inc$50,000
  • Congregation Shalom Aleichem$36,000
  • Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center$35,000
  • Jafco$21,250
  • Maryland Institute College of Art$20,000

Where grants went

  • Maryland$147,500 · 9 grants
  • Florida$137,750 · 10 grants
  • District of Columbia$25,000 · 2 grants
  • New York$23,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (23)

Maryland Food Bank Inc
Baltimore, MD
General Purpose
$50,000
Congregation Shalom Aleichem
Kissimmee, FL
General Purpose
$36,000
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
Aventura, FL
General Purpose
$35,000
Jafco
Sunrise, FL
General Purpose
$21,250
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
General Purpose
$20,000
Congregation Tifereth Israel
Glen Cove, NY
General Purpose
$18,000
Temple Beth el
St Petersburg, FL
General Purpose
$18,000
Wypr Your Public Radio
Baltimore, MD
General Purpose
$17,000
Art Everyday
Baltimore, MD
General Purpose
$15,000
Convergence Center for Policy
Washington, DC
General Purpose
$15,000
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore, MD
General Purpose
$15,000
Center for Urban Families
Baltimore, MD
General Purpose
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $333.3K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $50K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include MARYLAND FOOD BANK INC, CONGREGATION SHALOM ALEICHEM, AVENTURA TURNBERRY JEWISH CENTER, among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Judge Aaron B Cohen Charitable Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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