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Private foundation · PORTLAND, ME · EIN 202262822

SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION

✓ Latest filing reports an application path

Grant application snapshot · FY2025 IRS filing

What an applicant should know first

Application path

Reported in the filing

Use the filing instructions below, then confirm the current process.

Reported deadline

REFER TO WWW.SAMLCOHENFOUNDATION.ORG FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Historical filing information; verify directly with the foundation.

Typical reported grant

$7,700–$46,000

Median $15,000 in the latest filing.

Typical grant

$7,700–$46,000

median $15,000

Giving (latest FY)

$3,345,408

125 grants · FY2025

Assets

$34,543,982

gives in ME, HI, MA

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Grant application details · FY2025 IRS filing

How to apply — from the foundation's own filing

Application form & materials: REFER TO WWW.SAMLCOHENFOUNDATION.ORG FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Deadlines: REFER TO WWW.SAMLCOHENFOUNDATION.ORG FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Restrictions: REFER TO WWW.SAMLCOHENFOUNDATION.ORG FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Contact: JOHN SHOOS · 22 FREE STREET STE 401, PORTLAND, ME, 04101 · 2078715600

This is historical public-record information, not a current invitation or guarantee. Confirm the process, deadline, and eligibility directly with the foundation before applying.

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
YOUTH AND FAMILY OUTREACH · SOUTH PORTLAND, ME BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE CAMPAIGN $275,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHERN MAINE · PORTLAND, ME A PLACE OF GROWTH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $250,000
JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE · PORTLAND, ME ADDRESSING ANTISEMITISM $225,000
MAINE PUBLIC · PORTLAND, ME CAPITAL CAMPAIGN $125,000
GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE · PORTLAND, ME OPERATING SUPPORT $100,000
PORTLAND PARKS CONSERVANCY · PORTLAND, ME 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY POOL $100,000
MAINE INITIATIVES · PORTLAND, ME OPERATING SUPPORT $75,000
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION · SANFORD, ME HEATING ASSISTANCE $7,500
YOUTH FULL MAINE · BIDDEFORD, ME OPERATING SUPPORT $15,000
Application questions

Frequently asked about SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION

Does SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION accept grant applications?

Its FY2025 IRS filing does not mark giving as limited to preselected recipients and reports an application path. Filing information is historical, so confirm current eligibility directly with the foundation.

How do I apply to SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION?

The FY2025 filing reports: REFER TO WWW.SAMLCOHENFOUNDATION.ORG FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

What is the SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION grant application deadline?

The FY2025 filing reports: REFER TO WWW.SAMLCOHENFOUNDATION.ORG FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

How much does SAM L COHEN FOUNDATION typically award?

Its FY2025 filing shows a typical grant range of $7,700–$46,000 and a median grant of $15,000. These are historical reported grants, not a promised future award.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.