ALICE AND PHIL COHN FAMILY FOUNDATION

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Our Mandate

Our Strategic Funding Pillars

We invest in the leadership and infrastructure that keep regional communities resilient over decades. Our strategic grantmaking targets systemic barriers to sustainable mobility and creates clear pathways for the next generation.

3

Core Pillars

100%

Regional Focus

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A high-school student in a collaborative workshop, natural soft window light, warm editorial photography, shallow depth of field, 35mm film aesthetic
Pillar One

Advancing Educational Opportunity

We recognize education as a primary driver of social mobility. The foundation invests in programs that expand access, provide scholarships, and support academic enrichment for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

By partnering with regional schools and educational nonprofits, we build lasting capacity and ensure students have the resources needed to achieve their full potential.

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Hands tending to fresh vegetables in a vibrant community garden, soft overcast daylight, warm editorial photography, shallow depth of field, 35mm film aesthetic
Pillar Two

Supporting Community Well-Being

We prioritize health and human services that address the immediate physical, emotional, and social needs of vulnerable populations. Our funding focuses on healthcare access, mental health support, and food security.

By supporting direct-service organizations, we help families overcome immediate crises while building long-term community resilience and stability across the region.

12k+

Families assisted annually

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A group of community leaders collaborating around a rustic wooden table, soft natural daylight, warm editorial photography, shallow depth of field, 35mm film aesthetic
Pillar Three

Fostering Regional Development

We foster community development and civic engagement by investing in neighborhood projects and nonprofit capacity building. We aim to establish a legacy of stewardship that benefits society for years to come.

Our strategic partnerships empower local leaders and volunteers to collaborate on sustainable solutions, strengthening the social fabric of our shared neighborhoods.

45+

Active community partners