The Cohen Foundation

Inspiring
healthy futures
for today's youth.

We believe the next generation can avoid the suffering brought on by diet-related illness — through education, tools, and community.

Foundation Mission

"Today's youth can easily avoid unnecessary suffering brought on by diet-related illnesses."

1 in 5
U.S. youth at risk for Type 2 Diabetes
100% Tax-Deductible Donations
3 Diseases we target
100% Tax-deductible donations
Global Reach & impact
501(c)(3) Registered public charity

To inspire healthy eating habits among today's youth.

We believe disadvantaged children deserve a fair shot at a healthy life. Diet-related diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension, and Heart Disease are largely preventable — and they start with the habits formed in childhood. That's what we're here to change.

Through a series of educational videos, social media content, publications, programs, events, and a gamified meal-tracking app, we aspire to slow the alarming rate of adolescent Diabetes diagnosis around the world.

Education & Awareness

Videos, publications, and social media that reach kids where they are.

Programs & Events

Structured community programs that build lasting lifestyle habits.

Gamified Meal-Tracking App

A fun, interactive app that makes healthy eating feel like a game for kids.

Foundation Mission Statement

The Sidney and Iric Cohen Foundation was born of the belief that today's youth can easily avoid unnecessary suffering brought on by diet-related illnesses through education about making healthy dietary choices and lifestyle habits.

Diseases we're working to prevent:

Diabetes
Type 1 & 2
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Heart Disease
Cardiovascular

Why this foundation exists.

The Sidney and Iric Cohen Foundation was born from a personal belief: that the next generation of disadvantaged children doesn't have to grow up suffering from preventable, diet-driven disease. The names behind this foundation represent a lasting family commitment to that belief.

01

The problem is real

Diabetes, Hypertension, and Heart Disease disproportionately affect communities with limited access to nutrition education. These aren't inevitable outcomes — they're the result of habits formed early, in the absence of better information.

02

Education is the answer

Dietary choices made in youth set the trajectory for a lifetime. We meet kids where they are — through engaging content, social media, and a gamified app that makes healthy eating feel like a game, not a chore.

03

A mission with meaning

Named in honor of Sidney and Iric Cohen, this foundation represents a lasting family commitment to protecting the health of disadvantaged children — in our communities and around the world.

"Our goal is to see less disadvantaged children grow up to suffer from the debilitating effects of Diabetes, Hypertension, and Heart Disease."

All three of these conditions link directly back to eating habits developed early in life.


That's why we focus on youth — because that's where the opportunity is greatest to change outcomes before they become irreversible.


The Cohen Foundation brings together education, technology, and community to give every child the knowledge they need to make healthier choices.

501(c)(3) Public Charity

A federally recognized nonprofit — your gift goes further.

The Sidney and Iric Cohen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity registered with the Internal Revenue Service. That designation means every donation you make is fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

We exist solely to serve our mission. No shareholders, no profits — just resources directed toward programs that change the health trajectories of real children.

As a public charity (as opposed to a private foundation), we are supported by and accountable to the broader public. Donations from individuals, corporations, and other foundations all qualify for tax deductions under IRS guidelines.

Consult your tax advisor for guidance on your specific deduction. The Cohen Foundation does not provide tax advice.

Charitable status at a glance

thecohenfoundation.com

Organization type 501(c)(3)
Classification Public charity
Donations tax-deductible Yes
Focus area Youth health education
Profit distribution None
Jurisdiction Federal (IRS)