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Rabbi Samuel S & a Irma Cohon Memorial Foundation

EIN 86-1035108 · Tucson, AZ

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Rabbi Samuel S C & A Irma Cohon Memorial Foundation is to present awards to individuals for accomplishments that benefit Klal Yisorel - The entire Jewish People.

Income
$31,940
Spending
$54,281
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 70% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $40,000 spent. In 2024, the Foundation awarded a grant of $40,000 to Leket Israel, Israels national food bank and leading food rescue organization. This grant supported Leket Israels ongoing efforts to rescue surplus nutritious food from farms, hotels, and other sources, and distribute it to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout Israel. The funds contributed to the collection and redistribution of fresh produce and prepared meals, improving food access and reducing waste. Through this support, the Foundation advanced its mission of combating hunger and promoting food security for vulnerable populations.
  2. $10,000 spent. In 2024, the Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) in support of its humanitarian aid programs under the leadership of President and CEO Yael Eckstein. The grant contributed to IFCJs efforts to provide food, medicine, and other critical assistance to impoverished elderly individuals and families in Israel and the former Soviet Union. This support aligns with the Foundations mission to assist vulnerable populations and promote cross-cultural understanding through faith-based initiatives.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of December 31, 2005. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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