Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation donates $2 million to Whitney Museum education programs
A $2 million donation from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation will support education initiatives at the Whitney Museum of American Art for five years. Established in 2001, the foundation focuses on children's health, education, veterans, and arts funding. This gift continues a decade-long partnership that previously included sponsorship of the museum's 2014 Jeff Koons retrospective. The contribution, equivalent to approximately £1.3 million, represents significant institutional support for the museum's educational mission.
Key facts
- The Whitney Museum of American Art received a $2 million gift
- The donation came from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
- Funds will support the museum's education programs
- The gift will be distributed over five years
- The foundation was launched in 2001
- The foundation supports children's health, education, veterans, and the arts
- The foundation previously sponsored the 2014 Jeff Koons retrospective at the Whitney
- The donation amount is approximately £1.3 million
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Koons
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation