Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3991489
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation has awarded 143 grants totaling $2,071,046 to organizations in Illinois, California and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $130,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 32 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
80% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (83%), Evanston (10%), Highland Park (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 265% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (71%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anshe Amet | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Beacon Academy | $36,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Casa | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Center For International Experiential Learning | $10,799 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Chicago State Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Comer Children's Hospital University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Emory University | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Ravinia | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| St Mary's College | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| University Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| University Of Chicago Women's Board | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Holocaust Museum | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Fresh Lens | $513 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Anshe Amet | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Beacon Academy | $36,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Casa | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Center For International Experiential Learning | $10,799 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Chicago State Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Comer Children's Hospital University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Emory University | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Ravinia | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| St Mary's College | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| University Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| University Of Chicago Women's Board | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Holocaust Museum | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Fresh Lens | $513 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2024 |
| Anshe Amet | $2,280 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Beacon Academy | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Casa | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Center For International Experiential Learning | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Chicago State Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Emory University | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | $5,258 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| St Mary's College | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $130,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Women's Board | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Ravinia | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Interlochen | $515 | Interlochen, MI, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2023 |
| Beacon Academy | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Center For International Experiential Learning | $5,370 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago State Foundation | $589 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Emory College Of Arts And Sciences | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $1,085 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $51,028 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's College | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $130,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Anshe Amet | $1,846 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Erikson Institute | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Casa | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Beacon Academy | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Center For International Experiential Learning | $5,370 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago State Foundation | $589 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Emory College Of Arts And Sciences | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $1,085 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $51,028 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's College | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $130,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Anshe Amet | $1,846 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Erikson Institute | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Casa | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Beacon Academy | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Center For International Experiential Learning | $5,370 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago State Foundation | $589 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Emory College Of Arts And Sciences | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $1,085 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $51,028 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's College | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $130,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Anshe Amet | $1,846 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Erikson Institute | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Casa | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2022 |
| Beacon Academy | $25,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Congregation Rodfei Zedek | $2,480 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Emory College Of Arts And Sciences | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $80,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| St Mary's College | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $38,160 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago Women's Board | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Center For International Experiential Learning | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Chicago State Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2021 |
| Beacon Academy | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Congregation Rodfei Zedek | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Emory College Of Arts And Sciences | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $32,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| St Mary's University | $5,000 | Winona, MN, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Comer Children's Hospital University Of Chicago | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Gastro Intestinal Research Foundation | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago Women's Board | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Org's Activity By Gifts To Gen'l Rev Fund | 2020 |
| Better Government Association | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2018 |
| Congregation Rodfei Zedek | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2018 |
| Uccrfwomen's Board | $1,100 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Service | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2018 |
| Beacon Academy | $20,000 | Evanston, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2018 |
| Pamela B Katten Memorial Leukemia Rf | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2018 |
| Congregation Rodfei Zedek | $4,725 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2018 |
| Gi Research Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2018 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2017 |
| Congregation Rodfei Zedek | $4,350 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2017 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Service | 2017 |
| Anti Defamation League | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Useful Perpose | 2017 |
| Beacon Academy | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2017 |
| American Technion Society | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | For Useful Purpose | 2017 |
| Leukemia Cancer Foundation | $2,500 | Northfield, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2017 |
| Gastro Intestinal Research Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2017 |
| Sephardic Congregation | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2017 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Youth Cemters | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Congregation Rodfei Zedek | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Pekatten Mrm'l Leuk'm Research Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Service | 2016 |
| Anti Defamation League | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Comer Chieldrens Hospital | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Perpose | 2016 |
| Gir Foundation | $1,100 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2016 |
| Bacon Academy | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago Cancer Research | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Useful Purpose | 2016 |
| Uci Foundation | $500 | Irvine, CA, US | For Useful Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3991489 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 680 N LAKE SHORE DR STE 2500 Chicago, IL 60611-3489 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Seymour A Cohen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Merle G Cohen |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Aaron S Cohen |
| President | Lisa Schenkman |
Forms 990-PF
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