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Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.87M (2023)

Expenses
$2.06M (2023)

Total Assets
$35M (2023)

Total Liabilities
−$1.39k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,869,560
Expenses
$2,060,920
Net Income
-$191,360
Net Assets
$35,026,005
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,674,591
89.6%
Dividends $194,969
10.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,990,520
96.6%
Compensation of Officers* $47,000
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,024,613
Total Liabilities -$1,392
Net Assets $35,026,005
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Melissa Nyhus (Asst Sec, As) $47,000 $0
Maryjo Cohen (President) $0 $0
Randy F Lieble (V Pres, Trea) $0 $0
Jeff Madson (Secretary, D) $0 $0
Amy Alpine (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$767,906
Expenses
$2,163,769
Net Income
-$1,395,863
Net Assets
$35,217,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $544,202
70.9%
Dividends $223,704
29.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,113,751
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $42,040
1.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,218,156
Total Liabilities $791
Net Assets $35,217,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Melissa Nyhus (Asst Sec, As) $42,040 $0
Maryjo Cohen (President) $0 $0
Randy F Lieble (V Pres, Trea) $0 $0
Jeff Madson (Secretary, D) $0 $0
Amy Alpine (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$476,716
Expenses
$2,335,859
Net Income
-$1,859,143
Net Assets
$36,613,228
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $170,929
35.9%
Dividends $305,787
64.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,286,054
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,613,228
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $36,613,228
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Maryjo Cohen (President) $0 $0
Randy F Lieble (V Pres, Trea) $0 $0
Jeff Madson (Secretary, D) $0 $0
Amy Alpine (Director) $0 $0
Melissa Nyhus (Asst Sec, As) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$788,445
Expenses
$5,338,994
Net Income
-$4,550,549
Net Assets
$38,472,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $532,369
67.5%
Dividends $256,076
32.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,279,588
98.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,472,371
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $38,472,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Maryjo Cohen (President) $0 $0
Randy F Lieble (V Pres, Trea) $0 $0
Jeff Madson (Secretary, D) $0 $0
Amy Alpine (Director) $0 $0
Melissa Nyhus (Asst Sec, As) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,954,338
Expenses
$9,094,396
Net Income
$2,859,942
Net Assets
$43,022,920
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,233,900
85.6%
Interest Revenue $964,419
8.1%
Dividends $756,019
6.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $9,024,283
99.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,024,076
Total Liabilities $1,156
Net Assets $43,022,920

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$648,650
Expenses
$264,370
Net Income
$384,280
Net Assets
$2,212,169
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $384,461
59.3%
Interest Revenue $15,775
2.4%
Dividends $175,352
27.0%
Sales of Assets $73,062
11.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $255,131
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,215,217
Total Liabilities $3,048
Net Assets $2,212,169

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$219,948
Expenses
$272,297
Net Income
-$52,349
Net Assets
$2,212,229
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $13,813
6.3%
Dividends $206,135
93.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $266,284
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,214,031
Total Liabilities $1,802
Net Assets $2,212,229

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,169
Expenses
$264,491
Net Income
-$228,322
Net Assets
$2,264,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $16,871
46.6%
Dividends $19,295
53.3%
Sales of Assets $3
0.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $259,401
98.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,264,218
Total Liabilities -$360
Net Assets $2,264,578

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$498,555
Expenses
$327,026
Net Income
$171,529
Net Assets
$2,492,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $26,189
5.3%
Dividends $472,366
94.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $318,776
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,494,386
Total Liabilities $1,486
Net Assets $2,492,900

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$350,099
Expenses
$317,145
Net Income
$32,954
Net Assets
$2,321,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $42,643
12.2%
Dividends $307,456
87.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $310,219
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,317,944
Total Liabilities -$3,427
Net Assets $2,321,371

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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