Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1950, with $46,215 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1233 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21217 EIN 52-6039179 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$46K
▼ 90.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$256K
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating81 mo reserves · -454% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation: 81 mo reserves · -454% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $275K (FY2013) to $46K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-454.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,215▼90.8% | $256,119▲1870% | $1,728,159▼10.8% | $1,728,159▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $500,983▲160% | $13,000▼95.5% | $1,938,063▲33.7% | $1,938,063▲33.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $192,338▲1733% | $291,035▼43.2% | $1,450,080▼6.4% | $1,450,080▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $10,493▼55.8% | $512,531▲1077% | $1,548,777▼24.5% | $1,548,777▼24.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $23,756▼95.3% | $43,555▼90.4% | $2,050,815▼1.0% | $2,050,815▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $510,485▲175% | $454,385▼52.0% | $2,070,614▲2.8% | $2,070,614▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $185,457▼68.1% | $947,323▲46.1% | $2,014,514▼27.4% | $2,014,514▼27.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $582,194▲163% | $648,201▼43.2% | $2,776,380▼16.8% | $2,776,380▼16.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $221,265▼56.9% | $1,142,059▲28.0% | $3,336,563▼21.6% | $3,336,563▼21.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $513,629▲86.6% | $892,394▼22.5% | $4,257,357▼8.2% | $4,257,357▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $275,279 | $1,151,680▼6.1% | $4,636,122▼15.9% | $4,636,122▼15.9% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,226,071▼14.5% | $5,512,523▼10.8% | $5,515,347▼10.8% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,433,401▲40.6% | $6,181,566▼13.0% | $6,181,566▼13.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $1,019,831▲46.4% | $7,104,390▼9.5% | $7,104,390▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $696,712 | $7,850,391 | $7,850,391 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-6039179, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-6039179.
- How much revenue does Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation report?
- Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation reported $46,215 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation (EIN 52-6039179) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.