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Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation

Bethesda, Maryland  ·  EIN 201135004  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation has awarded $21.5M across 313 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-arab Education in Is. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$94.9M
Total assets
313
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation funds

Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-arab Education in Is
SHARED SOCIETY IN ISRAEL
Portland, OR$1.8M2023
Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-arab Education in Is
SHARED SOCIETY IN ISRAEL
Portland, OR$1.8M2022
Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-arab Education in I
SHARED SOCIETY IN ISRAEL
Portland, OR$1.6M2024
Hand in Hand American Friends of the Centers for Jewish-arab
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Portland, OR$1.5M2020
Greater Washington Community Foundation
SOCIAL JUSTICE & CIVIC AFFAIRS
Washington, DC$375K2024
Bread for the City Inc
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Washington, DC$325K2020
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
JEWISH PROGRAMS
North Bethesda, MD$275K2023
Dc Central Kitchen Inc
SOCIAL JUSTICE & CIVIC AFFAIRS
Washington, DC$200K2023
National Domestic Workers Alliance
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
New York, NY$200K2023
National Domestic Workers Alliance
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
New York, NY$200K2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
JEWISH PROGRAMS
North Bethesda, MD$175K2024
New Israel Fund
SHARED SOCIETY IN ISRAEL
Washington, DC$175K2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
North Bethesda, MD$175K2020
Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc
SHARED SOCIETY IN ISRAEL
New York, NY$160K2024
Georgia Alliance Education Fund Inc
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Atlanta, GA$150K2024

Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.5M
2022$5.1M
2023$5.4M
2024$5.6M

How to apply for funding from Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation

Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nncf.net.

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Frequently asked questions about Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation

Does Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation accept grant applications?
Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation fund?
Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-arab Education in Is, Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-arab Education in Is, Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-arab Education in I. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation give in grants?
Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.5M over 313 grants.
Where is Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation located?
Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201135004.
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About this profile. This page is built from Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation'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 Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.