Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation
The Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving grants to charitable organizations in Florida, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York.
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation gave $16K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,042
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,604
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $230
- Total assets
- $568,396
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1518 Thatch Palm Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (617) 447-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth El ($8K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (48%), Rhode Island (47%), Massachusetts (4%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $35K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth El Providence, RI | Public Support | $7,500 |
| Jafco Sunrise, FL | Public Support | $5,550 |
| Sweet Dream Makers Boca Raton, FL | Public Support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Hospital League Boston, MA | Public Support | $250 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Public Support | $250 |
| The Met (MMA) New York, NY | Public Support | $210 |
| Paps Corp Deerfield Beach, FL | Public Support | $122 |
| Alzheimer's Association Waltham, MA | Medical Support | $100 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | Public Support | $35 |
| Temple Beth Am Framingham, MA | Public Support | $25 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $568,396 | $37,664 | $23,459 | $16,042 | 10 | $16,042 | $30,247 | $30,325 |
| 2024 | $554,191 | $71,721 | $26,659 | $17,588 | 13 | $17,588 | $62,650 | $26,924 |
| 2023 | $507,979 | $171 | $42,484 | $35,210 | 16 | $35,210 | $8,324 | $26,335 |
| 2022 | $549,242 | $24,313 | $21,867 | $13,534 | 12 | $13,534 | $15,980 | $27,402 |
| 2021 | $545,871 | $46,375 | $19,842 | $13,701 | 25 | $13,701 | $40,234 | $30,346 |
| 2020 | $519,338 | $22,195 | $26,133 | $20,143 | 20 | — | $16,205 | $27,048 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a temple, child- and family-related services, a hospital fundraising organization, cultural institutions, a public library, and medical support. Sweet Dream Makers describes its mission as providing beds, bedding, and essential furniture to improve children’s and families’ health and wellness. The Children’s Hospital League describes its mission as raising funds for patient services, medical research, capital improvements, and community awareness for Boston Children’s Hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $16,042. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $7,500, with a median of $230.
The largest grants included $7,500 to Temple Beth El in Providence, Rhode Island; $5,550 to JAFCO in Sunrise, Florida; and $2,000 to Sweet Dream Makers in Boca Raton, Florida. Other listed grants included $250 each to the Children’s Hospital League and Pan Mass Challenge, $210 to The Met (MMA), $122 to PAPS Corp, $100 to the Alzheimer’s Association, $35 to the New York Public Library, and $25 to Temple Beth Am.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barry Cohen is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation is led by Barry Cohen, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation
How much does Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation give each year?
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation gave $16K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 13 grants.
What is Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $230, and its average grant was $1,604, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation give grants?
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Rhode Island (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (9 grants).
Who are Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth El ($7,500), Jafco ($5,550) and Sweet Dream Makers ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation?
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation reported $568K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a temple, child- and family-related services, a hospital fundraising organization, cultural institutions, a public library, and medical support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's EIN?
Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-7023146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Barry & Myra Cohen Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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