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Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc

Eau Claire, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 396075009  ·  Private foundation

Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.2M in grants paid and $38.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 80 individual grants from this funder — $9.3M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$38.5M
Total assets
80
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc funds

Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Donors Trust Inc
OPERATIONS
Alexandria, VA$3.8M2020
Community Foundation of Chippewa Cn
CHIPPEWA AREA HISTORY CENTER CAPITAL
Chippewa Falls, WI$500K2020
Foundation for Individual Rights
OPERATING FUNDS
Philadelphia, PA$500K2022
Wyes New Orleans
OPERATING FUNDS
New Orleans, LA$475K2023
Wyes New Orleans
OPERATING FUNDS
New Orleans, LA$350K2022
Mayo Clinic
MELANOMA RESEARCH
Rochester, MN$310K2022
Mayo Clinic
MELANOMA RESEARCH
Rochester, MN$310K2023
Free to Choose Network Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPERATING FUNDS
Erie, PA$280K2023
Mayo Clinic
MELANOMA RESEARCH
Rochester, MN$250K2020
Center for Independent Thought
OPERATING FUNDS
Philadelphia, PA$200K2020
Center for Independent Thought
OPERATING FUNDS
Philadelphia, PA$200K2022
Center for Independent Thought
OPERATING FUNDS
Philadelphia, PA$190K2023
Free to Choose Network Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS AND OPERATING FUNDS
Erie, PA$160K2022
Veritas Classical Academy Inc
OPERATING FUNDS
Chippewa Falls, WI$150K2022
Zaka Tel-aviv
OPERATING FUNDS
Jackson Township, NJ$125K2023

Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.2M
2022$2.1M
2023$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc

From Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DECEMBER 1ST”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc

Does Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc fund?
Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Donors Trust Inc, Community Foundation of Chippewa Cn, Foundation for Individual Rights. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc give in grants?
Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 80 grants.
Where is Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc located?
Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 396075009.
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About this profile. This page is built from Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.