Sam L Cohen Foundation
Portland, Maine · EIN 202262822 · Private foundation
Sam L Cohen Foundation is a Maine-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.3M in giving and $28.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 633 grants for Sam L Cohen Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Sam L Cohen Foundation funds
Sam L Cohen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Children's Cancer Program PEDIATRIC INFUSION CENTER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR CHAIR, PATIENT CARE AND FAMILY FUND | Portland, ME | $1.0M | 2022 |
| Cedars Nursing Care Center SAM L. COHEN HEALTHCARE CENTER | Portland, ME | $500K | 2019 |
| Maine Medical Center CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Portland, ME | $250K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Sam L Cohen Foundation
Sam L Cohen Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at samlcohenfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sam L Cohen Foundation
- Does Sam L Cohen Foundation accept grant applications?
- Sam L Cohen Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Sam L Cohen Foundation fund?
- Sam L Cohen Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Maine Children's Cancer Program, Cedars Nursing Care Center, Maine Medical Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sam L Cohen Foundation give in grants?
- Sam L Cohen Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.3M over 633 grants.
- Where is Sam L Cohen Foundation located?
- Sam L Cohen Foundation is based in Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202262822.
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