Sam L Cohen Foundation
EIN 202262822Total Given 2016–2024
$19.2M
809 grants · $2.1M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$20K
grant size
48%
supporter · 177/367 multi-year
repeat
$33.3M
Assets (2024)
367
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JOHN SHOOS
Phone
(207) 871-5600
Deadlines
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How to Apply
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Restrictions
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Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.5M | $36.0M | $1.6M | 85 |
| 2017 | $1.6M | $40.1M | $3.5M | 85 |
| 2018 | $1.6M | $35.1M | $2.7M | 93 |
| 2019 | N/A | $38.9M | $2.0M | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.5M | $39.7M | $2.8M | 153 |
| 2021 | $3.8M | $39.5M | $4.0M | 93 |
| 2022 | $3.3M | $30.3M | $2.0M | 94 |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $32.3M | $2.9M | 112 |
| 2024 | $2.5M | $33.3M | $3.9M | 94 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 809 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$24K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$1.8M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JE
Jerome F Goldberg Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Chair
Leadership
JE
Jeffrey a Nathanson Esq
9+ yrs
Director, President
Leadership
JS
John Shoos
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
EC
Edward K Simensky Cpa
9+ yrs
Director, Treasurer
Leadership
SE
Sherry P Broder Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Secretary
Leadership
EM
Elinor Miller
4 yrs
Director
KS
Kenneth Spirer
4 yrs
Director
JE
Jerome F Goldberg Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Chair
Leadership
JE
Jeffrey a Nathanson Esq
9+ yrs
Director, President
Leadership
JS
John Shoos
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
EC
Edward K Simensky Cpa
9+ yrs
Director, Treasurer
Leadership
SE
Sherry P Broder Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Secretary
Leadership
KS
Kenneth Spirer
4 yrs
Director
EM
Elinor Miller
4 yrs
Director
JE
Jeffrey a Nathanson Esq
9+ yrs
Director, President
Leadership
JE
Jerome F Goldberg Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Chair
Leadership
JS
John Shoos
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
EC
Edward K Simensky Cpa
9+ yrs
Director, Treasurer
Leadership
SE
Sherry P Broder Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Secretary
Leadership
KS
Kenneth Spirer
4 yrs
Director
EM
Elinor Miller
4 yrs
Director
JE
Jeffrey a Nathanson Esq
9+ yrs
Director, President
Leadership
JE
Jerome F Goldberg Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Chair
Leadership
JS
John Shoos
9+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
EC
Edward K Simensky Cpa
9+ yrs
Director, Treasurer
Leadership
SE
Sherry P Broder Esq
9+ yrs
Director, Secretary
Leadership
KS
Kenneth Spirer
4 yrs
Director
EM
Elinor Miller
4 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (809 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Children'S Cancer Program | Portland, ME | $1,765,000 | PEDIATRIC INFUSION CENTER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR CHAIR, & PATIENT CARE & FAMILY FUND | 2021 |
| Maine Children'S Cancer Program | Portland, ME | $1,000,000 | PEDIATRIC INFUSION CENTER, MEDICAL DIRECTOR CHAIR, PATIENT CARE AND FAMILY FUND | 2022 |
| Youth and Family Outreach | Portland, ME | $250,000 | BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE EXPANSION CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME | $250,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | $250,000 | A PLACE OF GROWTH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| Portland Stage Company | Portland, ME | $200,000 | "MAKING AN ENTRANCE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Ellsworth, ME | $150,000 | YOUTH AND FAMILY OUTREACH GRANT AWARD | 2018 |
| Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME | $125,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| University of Maine School of Law Foundation | Portland, ME | $125,000 | SAM L. COHEN REFUGEE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLINICAL PROFESSORSHIP | 2020 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | $125,000 | THE CAMPAIGN FOR PREBLE STREET | 2021 |
| My Place Teen Center | Westbrook, ME | $125,000 | THE MY PLACE TEEN CENTER SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | $125,000 | THE CAMPAIGN FOR PREBLE STREET | 2022 |
| My Place Teen Center | Westbrook, ME | $125,000 | THE MY PLACE TEEN CENTER SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | $125,000 | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS | 2024 |
| Maine Public | Bangor, ME | $125,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| The Foundation for Maine'S Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | $125,000 | NEW ACADEMIC BUILDING | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | $125,000 | TOGETHER B'YACHAD | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | $125,000 | TOGETHER B'YACHAD | 2017 |
| The Foundation for Maine'S Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | $125,000 | NEW ACADEMIC BUILDING | 2017 |
| University of Maine School of Law | Portland, ME | $125,000 | SAM L. COHEN REFUGEE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLINICAL PROFESSORSHIP | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | $125,000 | TOGETHER B'YACHAD - PROGRAM TO BUILD A NEW FACILITY | 2018 |
| University of Maine School of Law Foundation | Portland, ME | $125,000 | SAM L. COHEN REFUGEE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CLINICAL PROFESSORSHIP | 2018 |
| Maine Behavioral Healthcare | South Portland, ME | $100,000 | CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 2021 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | $100,000 | BIDDEFORD AREA FOOD ACCESS | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | $100,000 | BIDDEFORD AREA FOOD ACCESS | 2023 |