Sam L Cohen Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Sam L Cohen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Maine, registered in 2005, with $3,923,912 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
22 Free St Ste 401, Portland, ME, 04101 EIN 20-2262822 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.9M
▲ 35.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.3M
Net assets
$28.2M
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.
B
—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 Sam L Cohen Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating103 mo reserves · +16% 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 Sam L Cohen Foundation: 103 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a B+ 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 Sam L Cohen Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Sam L Cohen Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 22 Free St Ste 401, Portland, ME, 04101
- City
- Portland
- State
- Maine
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2013) to $3.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $28.2M
Operating margin
16.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$28.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,923,912▲35.3% | $3,293,315▲7.1% | $28,191,741▲2.3% | $28,191,741▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $2,899,450▲45.6% | $3,074,430▼35.1% | $27,561,144▼0.6% | $27,561,144▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,991,234▼49.8% | $4,738,368▲5.5% | $27,736,124▼9.0% | $27,736,124▼9.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,967,796▲42.3% | $4,489,568▲37.9% | $30,483,258▼1.7% | $30,483,258▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,787,823▲40.0% | $3,254,900▲9.8% | $31,005,030▼1.5% | $31,005,030▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,990,988▼26.0% | $2,965,327▲12.0% | $31,472,107▼3.0% | $31,472,107▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $2,690,808▼23.2% | $2,647,323▲10.0% | $32,446,446▲0.1% | $32,446,446▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,501,533▲113% | $2,407,653▲8.9% | $32,402,961▲3.5% | $32,402,961▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,643,548▼44.5% | $2,211,324▼15.3% | $31,309,081▼1.8% | $31,309,081▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,960,743▲37.3% | $2,610,629▼3.8% | $31,876,857▲1.1% | $31,876,857▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,156,448▼7.0% | $2,713,425▲5.3% | $31,526,743▼1.7% | $31,526,743▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,318,172 | $2,577,071▲10.0% | $32,083,720▼0.8% | $32,083,720▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $2,343,300▲1.7% | $32,342,619▼1.2% | $32,342,619▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,303,440▲8.1% | $32,725,919▼0.3% | $32,725,919▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,130,879 | $32,811,598 | $32,811,598 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sam L Cohen Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sam L Cohen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2262822, based in Portland, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sam L Cohen Foundation's EIN?
- Sam L Cohen Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2262822.
- How much revenue does Sam L Cohen Foundation report?
- Sam L Cohen Foundation reported $3,923,912 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sam L Cohen Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Sam L Cohen Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sam L Cohen Foundation (EIN 20-2262822) 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.