Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Miami Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $300K.
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation at a glance
In short: Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation gave $64K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $7K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $64,000
- +12.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $7,111
- +12.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,271,307
- +22.7% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (39% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Chabad of Mill Valley ($10K). Together the top 9 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $64K (2021). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Mill Valley Mill Valley, CA | Help to find a meaningful approach to traditional judaismhelp to find a meaningful approach to traditional judaismprovide supporthelp to find a meaningful approach to traditional judaismsupport programs and services for those of the jewish faith;listtotal 6000 | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - New England Newton, MA | To Provide Support | $10,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of the North Shore Swampscott, MA | Provide supportto support the many services provided to the jewish | $10,000 |
| Chabad Normandy North Bay Village, FL | Support Jewish Causes | $10,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc Boston, MA | Jewish causes support stiving to end povertyto support the preservation of jewish learning | $5,000 |
| American Jewish World Services New York, NY | Jewish causes supporthelp to find a meaningful approach to traditional judaismhelp to find a meaningful approach to traditional judaismending povertyworks to realize human rights and end poverty | $5,000 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger Los Angeles, CA | Eliminate hungerhelp prevent and alleviate hunger among needy famili | $5,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation Miami, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| World Wild Life Fund Washington, DC | Support Wildlife Preservation | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,271,307 | $307,543 | $72,044 | $64,000 | 9 | $299,614 | $73,437 |
| 2020 | $1,035,808 | $93,784 | $77,692 | $56,675 | 9 | $93,784 | $66,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Barbara Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation
How much does Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation give each year?
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation gave $64K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $57K across 9 grants.
What is Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's typical grant size?
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,111, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation give grants?
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Florida (23%).
Does Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's largest grantees?
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Chabad of Mill Valley ($10,000), Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - New England ($10,000) and Chabad Lubavitch of the North Shore ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation?
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $308K.
How much is Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's EIN?
Melvin and Ryna Cohen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2670128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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